Singapore_CEMS Report - Verwaltung

Please note that your offer of admission is conditional upon your successful application of your
Student's Pass. “
Accommodation
This is for most students usually the by far the most time consuming task. As CEMS/Master’s/Diploma
student NUS does not offer you on campus accommodation. They did offer a hostel type of dorm but I
would not recommend you to take it because it is very far from the center (at least one hour) and about
30 minutes from NUS. Also there is no air condition in the rooms , which I would definitely not
recommend in Singapore.
It helps to get in touch with an agent, say how many you are and your total budget and that you are
short-­‐term exchange at NUS (an agent that some friends have used was Grace Lee
gracelee388@yahoo.com.sg).
Facebook is always a great way to get in contact with your future fellow students and this way you can
go on the apartment hunt together.
I got lucky and found an apartment over Facebook. One of the Full Time MBA student’s was looking for
two people to sleep in the master bedroom. Yes, you read correctly. Two people in one with a separate
bathroom. The apartment was in a great condition, only 10 minutes walking or two bus stops from NUS
and it had a swimming pool. Even though I shared a room, I still paid around 400 Euros a months. I
ended up sharing a room with a Finnish guy who was also part of the CEMS program and we got along
really well. Additionally four Indian guys lived with us who were all full time MBA students at NUS and
we had a great time together.
The rent in Singapore is very high so expect to be paying between 400-­‐700EUR/months depending on
your standards
NUS is not in the center of Singapore, but rather on the western end of Singapore. You don't need to live
on campus. Depending on your class schedule you can choose to live in the center (Lavender, Bugis...) or
near NUS (Pasir Panjang, Commonwealth, Clementi, Normanton Park…). There is always a tradeoff. You
have to decide for yourself whether you want to commute to school and live right in the party center or
whether you prefer it the other way around.
After you choose your accommodation along with your flat mates you will need the following:
• First month rent
• One month deposit
• Copy of your student pass
• Sign two copies of the contract (make sure to read the contract very carefully and point out any
unclear clause, some landlords are very strict and picky and it pays to be completely sure of what
you are renting and under which conditions)
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