Instruction for Application for Coursework Students (MFE)

Instruction for Application for Coursework Students
(MFE)
Please read the following guidelines before you proceed to apply for the MFE program online.
Application Fee
Please send your proof of payment or the payment itself together with your application package.
Please note that an application without the application fee payment or with insufficient application fee
amount will not be processed.
Application fee is S$50.00 for an online application and S$100.00 for a paper application 1
.
The modes of payment are:
Applicants Based in Singapore
1. Online Payment by any of the methods (For application submitted for Semester 1
AY2012/2013 onwards)
i. VISA, Mastercard or AMEX
ii. Debit Card (applicants must have a online banking account with either of the
following banks - POSB/DBS, UOB or Citibank).
OR
2. Complete the relevant Application Fee Form and send it together with a cheque (should be
crossed) made payable to "National University of Singapore". Please write your name,
mailing address and programme(s) applied for at the reverse side of the cheque; or
i. Complete the relevant Application Fee Form and make payment by NETS at
the Student Service Centre (located at Level 1, Yusof Ishak House) during
operating hours.
International Applicants:
1. Online Payment by any of the methods (For application submitted for Semester 1
AY2012/2013 onwards)
i. VISA, Mastercard or AMEX
ii. Debit Card (applicants must have a online banking account with either of the
following banks - POSB/DBS, UOB or Citibank).
OR
2. Complete the relevant Application Fee Form and send it together with a bank draft (drawn
on a bank in Singapore in Singapore dollars) made payable to "National University of
Singapore". Please write your name, mailing address and programme(s) applied for at the
reverse side of the bank draft.
1 Please write to mfe@nus.edu.sg for a copy of the application form to be sent to you.
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Supporting Documents
Please refer to the checklist of supporting documents required. Please note the following when
completing the online application:
Transcript
An official transcript of academic records is required from each university you have attended. You are
responsible for requesting the transcript(s) from the relevant University. Please use the prescribed
form for such request.
Transcripts must be sent directly to NUS by your university in an official SEALED envelope with its
flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative.
Graduates from NUS can submit copies of their result slips or official transcripts of their academic
records.
TOEFL/ IELTS
Applicants whose native tongue AND medium of university instruction is not English should submit
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) as evidence of their proficiency in the English language.
The minimum TOEFL score ranges for NUS are as follows:
a. Paper-based (PBT): 580 - 600
b. Computer-based (CBT): 237 - 250
c. Internet-based (iBT): 85
Please quote NUS institution code 9087 and department code is 99.
For IELTS, the score should be six (6) and above. The IELTS code for NUS is 0677
Please note that the TOEFL/IELTS scores are valid for two (2) years from the test date. If it has been
more than two years since you last took the test, you must take it again to have the scores reported.
Applicants to MFE program should submit either GRE or GMAT score
GRE
Minimum NUS requirement for the GRE General Test
• Total (Verbal Reasoning + Quantitative Reasoning): 320
• Analytical Writing: 3.5
For GRE, please quote our University’s code (0677) and the specific the department code 4312.
Please note that the GRE scores are valid for five (5) years from the test date.
GMAT
NUS minimum requirement for the GMAT is 640.
For those who take the GMAT in Singapore, please select National University of Singapore - MS in
Financial Engineering.
Please note that the GMAT scores are valid for five (5) years from the test date.
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Referee Reports
Recommendations from 2 referees are to be submitted via the online admission system. You should
check with your referees and obtain their institutional e-mail address. Fill in the Referees’ particulars
correctly. E-mail addresses from domains other than ".edu" may be subject to additional screening
and filtering. Once your online application is submitted, an automated e-mail will be sent to your
referees.
In the event that the Referee does not receive the above mentioned email, download a copy of the
Referee Report from “Forms for Applicant to Download” for the Referee to complete. He/She is to
send the completed report to rmilhc@nus.edu.sg indicating your application number in the “Subject”
line. Alternatively, they can print the PDF copy to fill in and send it back to us. The report should be
sealed and signed across the seal on the envelope flap.
Documentation Proof of Financial Support
International applicants must submit documentary evidence of their ability to support their study (e.g.
a bank statement) indicating the availability of funding of at least S$18,000 or its equivalent.
Applicants who are sponsored by an individual or organization will need to submit a letter from the
sponsor with details/documentary proof of the sponsorship.
Those who are working in Singapore and applying for admission to our part-time programme may
submit a copy of their recent pay slip.
All supporting documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an
official certified English translation.
Supporting documents submitted are not returnable. Enclosures via e-mails will
not be opened and will be deleted.
Submission of Application
After submitting the Online Application, all applicants should mail the completed application form
(together with the application fee payment/ receipt and supporting documents) directly to:
Risk Management Institute
21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Level 4
Singapore 119613
Attn: MFE Admissions
If you are concerned about the delivery of your documents, you may wish to consider sending them
via registered mail or courier.
*Important Note: It is important that you inform mfe@nus.edu.sg if there are any
changes/updates to your application after your submission.
Correspondence from the University
MFE Admin team will correspond with you primarily using e-mail and the online status enquiry
during application process to convey messages such as requesting for outstanding documents,
interview notification (if required) etc.
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Hence it is very important that you provide a valid and correct e-mail address and maintain your email
account regularly. The University will not be responsible for undeliverable e-mails and their
consequences.
Application closing Dates and Outcome
Applicants can submit the application by the deadlines for all modes of studies: full-time, part-time or
via distance learning program as follows:
Application Deadlines Early Decision* Final Deadline
Application closing date 14 December 2012 15 March 2013
* Applicants who intend to apply for Finance Scholarship Program (Individual) by the Monetary
Authority of Singapore should apply by the early decision deadline.
Applications (completed) received after application deadline will generally be considered for the next
intake.
Only completed application with ALL required documents received will be processed. Application
status will be updated online as and when the physical documents have been verified. You can check
your status via the online admission system and will also be informed officially of the outcome of
your application in due course.
Due to the number of applicants, we are sorry we will not be able to attend to individual enquiries by
email or phone. If you are concerned about the delivery of your documents, you may wish to consider
sending them via registered mail or courier.
Admission Results
Early Decision applicants will be informed of their respective Admission Status during February. All
applicants will be informed of their Admission results by mid-June.
Rejection of Application
Inaccurate or false information or omission of material information or no application fee payment will
render your application invalid. The University reserves the right to reject applications that are
incomplete or inaccurate. Persons admitted on the basis of inaccurate or false information may be
expelled.
The University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake graduate student recruitment on
its behalf and it reserves the right to reject without giving reasons applications submitted through any
external agencies.
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