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Student Exchange Programmes (SEP)

Students from the International Studies Programme and Department of Political Science will have opportunities to participate in exchange programmes with The Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, Peking University, and Korea University.

Applications will be open for Semester 1 and Semester 2 in February and September respectively.

Eligibility

1. All graduate students of International Studies (IS) and Political Science (PS), except those restricted under points 2 and 3 of this section, are eligible for the SEP if they:

(i) are registered full-time students;
(ii) have completed at least 4 modules (IS) or 2 modules (PS) upon admission to the Partner University;
(iii) have a minimum cumulative average point [CAP] of 3.0, and should not have any grade below 'C' in any module; and
(iv) have the minimum financial resources for personal and living expenses for the duration of the SEP.

2. Graduate students receiving the NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals will not be eligible for the SEP.

3. All part-time students are not eligible for the SEP. Students interested in participating in the SEP will have to convert their status to full-time.

Responsibilities of a NUS exchange student

1. A NUS Exchange Student must receive a formal offer of admission from the Partner University before proceeding to the Partner University.

2. Students will be granted waiver from paying:
(i) Fees for the health service and sports facilities at NUS; and
(ii) Tuition fees at the Partner University.

3. Students must pay the full fees for their tuition, computer account at NUS in the respective semester for the duration of their SEP;

4. Students will be responsible for all personal and living expenses (including those for dependent/s and spouse if applicable) for the duration of their SEP.

5. Students must obtain suitable medical/health insurance from the Partner University or in the country for the duration of the SEP.

6. Students must arrange their own accommodation at their Partner University (Assistance may be sought from the SEP Coordinator at the Partner University).

7. Students must fulfil the requirements of the immigration authorities in the country of the Partner University.

8. Students must make their own visa and travel arrangements for their journey to and from the country of the Partner University.

9. Students must contact and register their personal particulars at the Diplomatic Mission of their nationality upon arrival at the Partner University (e.g. a Singapore national should contact the Singapore's Diplomatic Mission – usually in the capital city or register on-line at http://www.mfa.gov.sg).

10 Students must update their mailing and email addresses at their Programme's office in NUS.

11. Students must reimburse NUS for all costs and expenses, if NUS has to recompense the Partner University in the event of any emergency arising.


Other Matters

1. A NUS Exchange Student cannot defer the SEP to the next academic year. The NUS Exchange Student must write in to withdraw from the SEP giving reasons for the decision. These students must obtain permission from the SEP Administrator to apply for any future S E P.

2. Students will be required to submit two reports whilst on exchange at the Partner University:
(i) A mid-term progress report of at least 3 pages.
(ii) A final paper on the course of study upon completion of the SEP of at least 3 pages.

3. Returning NUS Exchange Students may be requested to complete a survey for feedback on the SEP.


Second Masters Degree: Master of International Studies - George Washington University

The Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University (GWU) would consider applications from the International Studies and Political Science graduate students to pursue the Master of International Studies (MIS) degree programme. The Elliott School's MIS will only be awarded when all degree requirements for both the Elliott School and NUS are met.

Students enrolled in the MIS degree programme at the Elliott School will be allowed to extend their stay beyond one year if necessary in order to satisfy the degree requirements.

Up to 12 credits from the NUS master's programme can be double counted towards the requirements of the MIS degree programme (3 credit hours of coursework at GWU is equivalent to 4 credit hours of coursework at NUS). By crediting studies from the NUS master's degree, NUS students at the Elliott School can receive the MIS second master's degree in less than one calendar year.

Please visit the following website for more details: http://www.gwu.edu/~elliott/academicprograms/mis/


Student Paper Series

A series of outstanding papers written by International Studies students.
Title:
The Changing Face of Contemporary Western Diplomacy

Name of Student:
Victoria Giaever-Enger


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