Chinese Studies

This scheme finances airfare, daily allowance and other research-related expenses as deem appropriate by the Faculty approving committee.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Basic Course
• Literature
• History/Culture
• Thesis/Research
• Philosophy

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: Upper Second Class
• GRE®: Required

Other requirements

General requirements

Students intending to read PhD by research must fulfil any of the following:

• A good Masters degree in a relevant discipline;
• An NUS Honours degree (at least Distinction/Second Class Upper Division) or equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelor’s degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, subject to approval by the Faculty, on a case-by-case basis.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

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

• International: 44,490 AUD / year (≈ 40,300 SGD / year)
• Domestic: 41,840 AUD / year (≈ 37,900 SGD / year)

Living costs

Singapore: 2,073–4,283 AUD / month

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

Funding

PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Chinese Studies.