Deciding to apply for exchange studies from Stockholm was one of the best decisions I have made. I applied to go on exchange for the 30 credit thesis project as I thought this was the easiest time to be away from KI and would be a much more straight forward process. There are a number of amazing locations for KI students and deciding on a school to apply to was quite difficult. I ultimately chose to apply to NUS in Singapore largely due to my experience in Singapore a few years earlier while on vacation and knowing that the school itself, much like KI, has an excellent reputation.
Following nomination, I was put in contact with the international coordinator at NUS in order to officially apply for the exchange program at NUS. At first, the communication between NUS and KI was a little bit unclear as each school conducts their exchange programs a little differently. At NUS you are required to fill in an online application with specific instructions for either a third semester or fourth semester exchange period. Despite having free tuition, as an exchange student at NUS you are also required to pay a mandatory student fee (around 700 SEK) which includes health coverage at the university as well as for campus sports facilities. As well, Singapore does not require students (from most countries) to obtain a visa for their studies but instead issues a "Student Pass"which you will start applying for prior to arrival (the confirmation that your application is approved is required for entry and instructions for applying for this will be provided to you by the university). This is provided by ICA in Singapore and allows you to be in the country for the duration of your studies but does not entitle you to work as a visa can sometimes allow. Make sure you bring copies of your acceptance letter, ICA letters and any other necessary documents stated in the student checklist provided by NUS for entering the country. This is provided by ICA in Singapore and allows you to be in the country for the duration of your studies but does not entitle you to work as a visa can sometimes allow.Make sure you bring copies of your acceptance letter, ICA letters and any other necessary documents stated in the student checklist provided by NUS for entering the country. This is provided by ICA in Singapore and allows you to be in the country for the duration of your studies but does not entitle you to work as a visa can sometimes allow. Make sure you bring copies of your acceptance letter, ICA letters and any other necessary documents stated in the student checklist provided by NUS for entering the country.