Partner Universities in Singapore

Singapore is a combined island- and city state at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. 

Partner University: James Cook University

More and more Norwegian students are becoming aware of Singapore, as Asia is becoming increasingly important worldwide both in terms of culture, politics and economics. James Cook University (JCU) Singapore is owned by JCU Australia, a leading university in tropical research. Singapore is well known for its low crime and high standard of living. The campus is equipped with excellent lecture and seminar rooms, library, computer rooms and fitness facilities. JCU Singapore offers a unique student environment with an international focus and a multitude of available student organizations and activities.

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• About the agreement

  The agreement applies for the academic field of economics, at both bachelor’s and master’s level.

• Number of study places

  Several Study Abroad places.

• Entry requirements

  JCU demands that applicants have achieved an average grade of C upon sending their applications.

• Language requirements (English)

  One of the following requirements:
  -Upper Secondary school (‘videregående’ in Norwegian): Average minimum score of 4, or
  -TOEFL: Minimum score 79 (internet-based test), scoring at least 19 on the writing part (and no other part should be below 20), or
  -IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (and no part under 5.5)

  Confirm requirements with institution: JCU Singapore language requirements

• Recognition of study credits

  12 credits (4 courses of 3 credits each) is equivalent to 30 NMBU credits.

• Tuition fees

  NMBU students will have to pay the Study Abroad tuition fee (currently around 7961 SGD for four months at the undergraduate level, and 10700 SGD for four months at graduate level). However, NMBU students receive a 10% discount on these fees.

• Semester timing

  Trimester 1: February - June.
  Trimester 2: June - October.
  Trimester 3: October - February.

  Academical calender

• Courses

  Course catalogue

  Courses taken previously by NMBU students:

  M-ØA
  CO5119 Business Law
  LB5205 People in organisations
  LB5212 Accounting and Finance for Managers
  LN5229 Economics for a Sustainable World

  M-EI 
  BU1105 Contemporary Business Communication
  BU1112 Business Law
  BX2016 Data Analytics and Business Modelling
  BX2077 Project Management
  BX2014 Financial Management/Principles of Finance
  BX3174 Strategic Management and Leadership
  EV2003 Introduction to Environmental Economics

• Accommodation

  All international students will have to live off-campus; JCU has an accommodation office which can help in finding accommodation.

• Visa requirements

  To study at JCU in Singapore, a current study visa will be necessary. However, before applying for such a visa, it is necessary to have received a letter of admission. The visa application requires, among other things, a birth certificate.