totally learn for master degree by taking various courses,
or spend a substantial amount of time on learning plus a small project.
normal duration: 1yr, 1.5yr, (parttime 3yr)
reserch master:
most time you will be carrrying on your own reaserch work under supervision of one/two staff.
you still need to take some "enrichment" subjects , usually 4 suject in total.
normal duration : 1-2yr
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as for admission&scholarship:
what i know from many staff of CE/EEE, NTU
coursework:
most coursework dun hv scholarship for international students except PMP(postgrad manpower program)
it is 1 yr M.Sc program.
Reserch:
Almost impossible to get a scholarship now if you only apply to a project leading to master degree.
and if you decide apply for Ph.D first then later down-grade to master, then you will only receive scholarship for 1st year.
the 2nd yr master study is on your own.
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NUS: i am not sure, but guess similar situation.
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Last words .........
Now singapore is not a easy place for apply already,
more and more PRC students graduate from local students and eager to go for postgrad study.
and both NTU &NUS intook a lot PRC students in past 3 yrs so they are going to maintain a "culture diversity" by reducing percentage of PRC students.
eventually, they set such a piority for admission:
1> singaporean, PR
2> graduates from NTU/NUS
3> international students
so dun be choosy otherwise sure lost the chance.
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in any case, singapore is still the cheapest place for postgrad study,
annual reserch fee is only abt US$2500
compare to Aus. US$15000
US. US$20000+
