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NUS or NTU?

jstan102 — Wed, 15 May 2019 23:00:14 +0800

I've gotten an offer from both Nanyang Technological University (Aerospace Engineering) and National University of Singapore (Mechanical Engineering) but I can't make up my mind which one I should go for, if any sifus would like to give their two cents it would be greatly appreciated

I'm very much interested in the field of aviation such as planes and spacecrafts, hence why I applied for Aerospace Engineering in NTU. However, even though NUS only provides Mech Eng they do have specialisation in Aeronautics so I guess it's still what I wanted. NTU Aero Eng is viewed as prestigious since it has a very small intake per year, but then again, NUS seems to have slightly better recognition than NTU when it comes to international stage or from employers' POV. NTU Aero Eng had higher fresh grad pay until last year when NUS Mech Eng was slightly higher (but by not much) while NTU still had higher 75th percentile pay.

Both NTU and NUS has fantastic campus life from what I've read and heard, except one being more rural than the other but that isn't a problem for me.

At first I was sure of NTU but after doing more research, NUS also seemed like a good choice. My mind keeps jumping between both unis so I really can't make a decision. NUS seems to be reaching out to Malaysian freshmen more than NTU, though. (That's why I started considering NUS).

So what do the sifus here think? Which is the better choice? NTU with a good sounding degree or a normal degree with a good sounding name (NUS)?

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jstan102 — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 23:48:18 +0800

solved

STPM or A-levels for Germany

jstan102 — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 10:03:59 +0800

I just finished my SPM and done a lot of research on study in Germany. I see that both A-lvls and STPM are equally recognised in Unis and FH/HS alike.

I read that STPM is very hard to get good grades (i understand A-lvls is not easy) but it is free. But if I do STPM I can reduce the financial burden on my parents and save it for my studies in Germany. Another point is the A-lvls course offered in colleges near me is from 9am-7pm (with a lot of gap time in between) which leaves me almost no time to study German language unlike Form 6 which will only go until maybe 3 or 4 and even 12:30 on fridays.

I wish to get some helpful advice from the people of lowyat.

Carl Duisberg and First City Uni College German

jstan102 — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 08:28:55 +0800

I am interested in studying in Germany and I have came across the preparatory program to study in Germany offered by First City University College in cooperation with Carl Duisberg Centren. They don't have much information regarding their course though.

Is there any past students that has taken this course can help me and provide me extra info regarding the course? Will be very helpful.
-What are the classes like? Is it a big class with a lot if students in a lecture hall?
-Is the environment of FCUC condusive?
-is it better to choose hostel or student house?
-how is their last sem like in Germany? The further german and bridging course?

Will taking this course be better than taking the GAPP from GMI? Bcuz the CDC program lasts only 18 months in Malaysia but GAPP lasts 22 months .

*Note: currently i am waiting for my spm results and will try to apply for scholarship, if not might have to go as private student.

Thanks is advance for anyone helping