This site is for Saints who wish to apply to overseas universities for their higher education. Below, Saints will find information regarding applying to overseas universities that may come in helpful.
We wish you well and all the best!
A. Applying to UK Universities
UK Universities Application Guide for 2024 Entry - Copy.pdf1. SAJC UK Universities Application Guide for 2024 Entry
Students can use this document to guide them in their application, and find information specific to SAJC that you will require for applications to UK Universities.
adviser-toolkit-2023-applying-through-ucas.pdf2. Key Considerations when applying for UK Universities
Students can use this document to guide them in thinking through their application to UK Universities.
adviser-toolkit-2023-ucas-ug-application.pdf3. How to use the UCAS portal
Students can use this document to guide them in their application using UCAS.
1. 2023 BMAT Registration Info for schools.pdf(1) BMAT Registration Info
2. 2023 CAAT JC Slides.pdf(2) Cambridge Pre-interview Assessments, Oxford Admissions Test, Mathematics Admissions Test Registration Info
3. 2023 TMUA JC Slides.pdf(3) TMUA Registration Info
4. Registration for 2023 BMAT & Other Admissions Tests, 1 Sep to 28 Sep (11pm)
This includes the annual
(1) BioMedical Admission Tests (BMAT),
(2) Cambridge Pre-interview Assessments, Oxford Admissions Test, Mathematics Admissions Test and
(3) Test of Mathematics for University Admissions (TMUA)
Registration is required for students who wish to further their studies in
(1) Universities in the UK
(2) Universities in Other parts of Europe
(3) University in Malaysia
(4) Universities in Thailand
RELC Examinations Bureau is administering the test for Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing.
For 2023, candidates that they will have to
inform their schools by first week of September, in order for schools to schedule them in the earlier slot for their Chemistry Practical exam if they are interested to take up the 18 October Admissions tests.
indicate on RELC’s Online Registration form that there is a possible clash in timing with their Chemistry Practical exam.
For enquiries, please send an email to RELC EB:
Cecilia Goh, Examinations Executive
Muhammad Riduan Bin Ramli, Examinations Executive
Email address: caat@relc.org.sg
For easier reference, please find below the table of the test dates, name of each test, and the testing format.
B. Applying to US Universities
US Universities Application Guide for 2024 Entry.pdf1. SAJC US Universities Application Guide for 2024 Entry
Students can use this document to guide them in their application; and find information specific to SAJC that you will require for applications to UK Universities.
C. Applying to Overseas Universities - Canada
1. University of British Columbia (UBC)
The following information has been provided by the University of British Columbia.
Downloadable resources (PDF):
Application process and requirements:
Personal profile – Sample questions and what readers are looking out for.
Key application dates and deadlines – App opens in early Oct and closes in mid-Jan. International Scholars Program closes in mid-Nov.
Programs offered:
Full list of undergraduate programs – 260+ majors offered. Keep in mind for most programs, students are admitted to a degree program (BA, BSc etc.) first. Majors are only declared after first/second year at UBC.
Dual degree options:
Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) – Highly competitive cohort-based program with 50% international students.
Bachelor + Master of Management (B+MM) – Available to students from most programs except Commerce and International Economics. Students can graduate in 4.5 years with both degrees.
UBC Sciences Po dual degree program (BA) – Submit online application to UBC and complete UBC Sciences Po supplemental application.
UBC Sauder-HKU dual degree program (BCOM) – Submit online application to UBC and complete UBC Sauder-HKU supplemental application.
Popular majors: Commerce, Kinesiology, Psychology, Anthropology, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science (BA/BS/BCOM), Engineering (14 programs), Food & Nutritional Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture & Urbanism
Programs tailored for emerging industries: Natural Resources Conservation, Food and Resource Economics, Cognitive Systems (BA/BS), Forest Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Some niche programs only found at the UBC Okanagan campus: Sustainability, Data Science, PPE
Other resources:
Merit-based entrance awards for international students – Both one-time and renewable awards are available. Students are considered automatically if they are admitted (no separate application required).
Merit-and-need based scholarships for international students (International Scholars Program) – Highly competitive scholarship (up to 100% coverage offered), separate application required including school nomination.
Online cost calculator – Estimate for tuition and cost of living. 1 CAD is equivalent to about 1.07 SGD.
Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) – 3 years for students who have completed undergraduate studies at accredited Canadian institutions. Students don’t need a job offer to apply and can work anywhere in Canada in any occupation, even if it’s unrelated to their studies.
Deferral for gap year/NS – Students with NS obligations are able to hold their place for 2 years.
D. Applying to Overseas Universities - General
SAJC2022 Intro to Studying Overseas.pdf1. Intro to Studying Overseas
Project Access Singapore (PASG) shared with a group of SAJC students on studying overseas in May this year. This is their presentation deck that you may find helpful as an overview.
Project Access Singapore is the Singaporean team at Project Access, a non-profit organization that connects bright Singaporean pre-university students from underprivileged and underrepresented backgrounds with Singaporean student mentors at top universities.
E. College Profile
Students may be required to provide the college profile as part of your applications.
You may find the college profile on the official SAJC college website:
https://standrewsjc.moe.edu.sg/about-us/college-profile
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