All About Universities
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My girl got a A for Geog, C for Economics and C for Maths under H2
and a A for GP and a C for Biology. Counted the grading and thought she stand a fair chance to entry to do mass comm at NTU. Got reject by SMU and NUS. So sad. This is her retake. The 1st round she didn’t do too well but could have qualified her to SIM. But she is so keen to go to the 3 public U, feel the campus and live in a hostel and now looks like her chances are so slim. Now we are thinking of SIM biz studies. Don’t know which is better RMIT or University of London. Her poly cousin is now taking admission/exemption exam to take to Level 2. She should finish her degree earlier than my girl. Should have asked my girl to go to the poly instead. So full of regret…going in a big circle. Desperate mum -
It is fine. I have many friends who went through JC path and it is totally worth it. A poly path may not be as rewarding as JC. Diploma does not guarantee university admission and in fact JC students have advantage in doing so.
Don’t worry too much if your child has to go private university. In the end, it is still better for your child’s future. Higher pay check than diplomas fresh graduates on average. -
NUS and NTU are over-hyped. She should consider going to a european university. Fees are free so you only have to think of rent and food. She also will get a much better education.
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Miss Raja:
NUS and NTU are over-hyped. She should consider going to a european university. Fees are free so you only have to think of rent and food. She also will get a much better education.
That's not true at all, and it depends on the course one wants to take. Don't over-generalize. For example, for practicing law here, NUS is ranked 10th-20th in the world, which is already stellar. Most law firms are staffed by NUS/SMU graduates, and those who finish their degrees overseas aren't viewed too kindly, unless said degree comes from Oxbridge/Ivy(Only two are recognised here though)/UCL(debatable)/LSE.
Furthermore, not all European universities are even reputable, with the more common ones located in the UK, France and Germany.
Imagine getting a degree in Bucharest for economics. Compare that to NUS. Which would you think is better? -
elkniwt:
There are no institutes of tertiary education that are free I'm afraid. Online courses maybe, but not an actual degree.Miss Raja:
NUS and NTU are over-hyped. She should consider going to a european university. Fees are free so you only have to think of rent and food. She also will get a much better education.
Which universities are free?? As international students also free?? -
SignorWinter:
There are no institutes of tertiary education that are free I'm afraid. Online courses maybe, but not an actual degree.[/quote]elkniwt:
[quote=\"Miss Raja\"]NUS and NTU are over-hyped. She should consider going to a european university. Fees are free so you only have to think of rent and food. She also will get a much better education.
Which universities are free?? As international students also free??
I remember Germany is free but have to take a year of German and pass the language test before one can be officially enrolled in the university (something like this).
Russia is much cheaper but living conditions can be harsh (due to weather). Understand many Malaysian kids are taking their doctor titles there due to much lower cost... -
insider:
There are no institutes of tertiary education that are free I'm afraid. Online courses maybe, but not an actual degree.[/quote]SignorWinter:
[quote=\"Miss Raja\"]NUS and NTU are over-hyped. She should consider going to a european university. Fees are free so you only have to think of rent and food. She also will get a much better education.
Which universities are free?? As international students also free??
I remember Germany is free but have to take a year of German and pass the language test before one can be officially enrolled in the university (something like this).
Russia is much cheaper but living conditions can be harsh (due to weather). Understand many Malaysian kids are taking their doctor titles there due to much lower cost...[/quote]
It used to be largely free, but they've been changing it recently. Also, rather hard to get visas easily, due to the growing unrest against foreigners there. And well, you need to be very good at the language to make much of it I'm afraid. One side effect too, is that the classes can get really packed.
And, you still need to get your own accommodation, food, clothes, airfare, and what not, which kind of defeats the whole venture really. -
University age is a great time for students to travel and see another part of the world and experience different cultures. There are lots of Universities in Europe, the United States and Australia that offer mass communication degrees and at the same time allow the student to explore the world. And especially for mass communication, you want to know how to reach out to people in different cultures and how different people speak and respond to communication.
I am visiting the US now during the school holiday and I am reminded of how many great opportunities there are over here in terms of education. -
Not sure if there is a discussion on this before, moderators, pls merge if there is one.
As we know, both Uni are the best in SIN, so given a choice (if both have the same courses), would you choose NUS as first choice?
I was given the impression that top students will definitely choose NUS over NTU. Is it true?
I like to know -
Is the quality of teaching in both institutions comparable?
Why does everyone go for NUS?
Do employers really consider which Uni you come from when you apply for jobs (bearing in mind that all other factors are constant)
Hope to hear the views from everyone here.
Thanks. -
SMU also equally good. Dont forget SUTD too
Some courses do not overlap between NUS and NTU…and some seemingly same but actually have subtle differences
FASS is more established in NUS
B Acc is more established in NTU as it was transplanted from NUS though now NUS started B Acc again
MBBS is quite different between LKC and YLL, entrance requirements are different too
NTU does not have architecture. And SUTD’s archi is diff from NUS too
NTU does not have dentistry …
More meaningful to compare the actual degrees on offer between the various institutions rather than just overall name plate ranking of the uni
Do note all these uni do not have allied health care degrees which is actually in great demand going forward. MOHH is spending large sum of money sending students to "not so famous" uni to do the allied health care degrees because they are good at it
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