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Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Nanyang Technological University
Course Overview
NTU's BEng (Civil Engineering) is a 4-year ABET-equivalent degree (accredited by the Institution of Engineers Singapore — IES — and PEB) run from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering on the Jurong West campus. NTU is consistently ranked #2 in Asia for engineering (QS) with NUS, and the Civil programme has specialisations in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transport, water resources, and construction management. A 20-week Professional Internship at firms like Surbana Jurong, Arup Singapore, AECOM, the Land Transport Authority, and the Building & Construction Authority is built into year 3.
Sri Lankan demand for NTU Civil is driven by the construction boom across Singapore, Dubai and the wider Gulf — IES accreditation is recognised by the Sri Lankan IESL, the UK ICE (under the Washington Accord), and the Australian Engineers Australia, opening doors globally. MOE Tuition Grant cuts effective tuition to ~SGD 19,400/yr with a 3-year service bond fulfilled at any Singapore-registered firm.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A Levels: AAA-A*AA including Mathematics and Physics; competitive trends towards A*AA.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 38+ points including HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and HL Physics at 6.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 As (Physical Science stream) with Combined Maths A required; competitive applicants trend z-score 1.9+.
- check_circle Diagnostic test may apply for borderline applicants.
- check_circle CV, two referee statements, statement of motivation (NTU Apply portal).
English Proficiency
- check_circle Cambridge / Edexcel A Level English (General Paper) at pass — accepted directly.
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your secondary qualification was completed in English (most Sri Lankan applicants from Edexcel/Cambridge International streams qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (SGD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, with MOE Tuition Grant) | SGD 19,400 | Rs. 4,656,000 |
| Tuition Fee (per year, full international rate without grant) | SGD 34,000 | Rs. 8,160,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Singapore) | SGD 16,000 | Rs. 3,840,000 |
| Student Pass & Insurance | SGD 500 | Rs. 120,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment (with MOE Grant) | SGD 35,900 | Rs. 8,616,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible to apply for Singapore Employment Pass on graduation (MOM minimum salary threshold SGD 5,600/month for fresh graduates). IES accreditation under the Washington Accord opens cross-recognition in the UK, Australia, NZ, Canada, USA. Top hirers: Surbana Jurong, Arup Singapore, AECOM, LTA, BCA, Mott MacDonald. Starting Civil Engineer salary in Singapore: SGD 4,800-5,800/month.
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