Overview

At National University of Singapore, independent research plays an important role in graduate South Asian Studies education.

Features

As the medium of instruction at the University is English, in applicants whose native tongue and medium of undergraduate instruction is not English should submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores as evidence of their proficiency in the English language.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Contemporary India: Contexts & Narratives

Independent Study

Graduate Research Seminar

South Asian Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

85

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Asian studies View 7 other PhDs in Asian studies in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

85

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good Masters degree in a relevant discipline; or

An NUS Honours degree (at least Second Class Upper Division) or equivalent (e.g. a four-year Bachelors degree with an average grade above B) in a relevant discipline, subject to approval by the Faculty, on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40300 SGD / year

≈ 40300 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

37900 SGD / year

≈ 37900 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.