How To Apply
Before you apply, you are advised to visit the programme webpages to view more details such as the programme structure, research areas and entry requirements. If you are applying for a research programme, you are advised to contact a potential supervisor before making a formal application. As a guide, you may wish to briefly introduce yourself, explain your research interests and mention the supervisor’s research that you find interesting.
Once you have already decided on the programme, you should familiarise yourself with the kind of supporting documents required. More details can be found here:
Following which, you should apply via our online application system.
There is no separate application form required for the application of scholarship, with the exception of Pradap Kow Scholarship. You may apply for the Scholarship by indicating in the online application form. Please ensure your eligibility before applying for the scholarship.
For international applicants, please click here.
The requirements specified below are the minimum requirements for admission into NIE. In addition to the minimum admission requirements, your programme of choice may state other additional requirements. Please refer to the relevant programme webpages for full information on the requirements for individual programmes.
Masters by Coursework
- A good Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
- Other qualifications or working experience as specified in each programme
PhD and Masters by Research
- A Bachelor’s degree
- A Master’s degree in the relevant areas (for those pursuing PhD)
- Ability to pursue research in the proposed field of advanced study
You are advised to contact a potential supervisor before making a formal application. As a guide, you may wish to briefly introduce yourself, explain your research interests and mention the supervisor’s research that you find interesting.
Doctor in Education
- A good Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
- A Master’s degree in the relevant areas
- Relevant working experience
For graduate teachers from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore seeking PDCM-Master’s Degree sponsorship, please click here.
For international applicants, please click here.
Masters by Coursework programmes
It is important for the applicant to check the NIE website and other relevant media regularly to confirm if the programmes will be open for application at any particular intake. Although application periods are usually in May/June and November/December, there may be changes. Some programmes may have earlier application periods.
A summary of programmes that are open for the January and August intake is listed below for your reference only:
Applicants are still advised to visit the website and look out for NIE’s announcements in May/June and November/December to confirm if the programmes will be open for application at any particular intake.
PhD and Masters by Research
There are two intakes a year (January and August). The online application generally opens in May for admission in January in the following year and in October for admission in August the following year. Applicants are advised to visit the website and look out for announcements in May and October.
Depending on the area of research that you are interested in, you are advised to browse through the various Academic Groups’ webpages to seek your own supervisor prior to application. Prior to application, you may also contact the appropriate research programme leader or leaders.
Doctor in Education
There is generally only one intake for this programme, in January. You are advised to visit the website and look out for NIE’s announcements in April to confirm if the programme will be open for application at any particular intake.