YOUR QUICK
GUIDE TO
GEM EXPLORER
UPDATED FOR
AY2016/2017 RECRUITMENT
31 AUGUST 2015
2. HOW TO WIN A SPOT
AVAILABLE SPOTS
More than 800 spots were available in Final Round of
AY2015-16 Semester 2!
AY2015/2016, Semester 2
Americas:
56 institutions
Asia:
46 institutions
Europe:
86 institutions
Oceania:
18 institutions
206!!!
Look out for the Vacancy List for AY16/17
on the Student Resources page soon.
PAST SUCCESS RATE
Based on applications for AY2014/2015
No.
Total applicants:
1960
Not offered / Rejected Allocation Offer:
Allocated an exchange spot:
(Accepted Allocation Offer)
Percentage
546
27.86 %
1414
72.14 %
PAST SUCCESS RATE
Based on applications for AY2014/2015
How successful were CN Yang & USP Scholars
who applied?
2 Not offered;
13%
14 Offered;
87%
PAST SUCCESS RATE
Based on applications for AY2014/2015
Who were allocated based on Citizenship?
236 International,
17%
1178 Singaporeans &
SPR, 83%
PAST SUCCESS RATE
Based on applications for AY2014/2015
How successful were 1st Class Honours applicants?
56 Not offered;
15%
309 Offered;
85%
PAST SUCCESS RATE
Based on applications for AY2014/2015
How successful were 2nd Class Honours applicants?
422 Not
Offered; 46%
497 Offered;
54%
SO HOW TO WIN?
RANK YOUR
TOP THREE UNIVERSITIES
WISELY !!!
These choices impact your chances
of getting allocated in the GEM Explorer programme.
SELECTION PROCESS
GEM Explorer’s selection process is guided by
• Your university ranking choices*
• Selection Criteria (priority of applicants)
• Availability of spots
* Based on the Selection Criteria, the system shall
attempt to allocate students to their Choice 1 first. If
this is unsuccessful, the system shall attempt to
allocate students to their Choice 2.
SELECTION CRITERIA (PRIORITY)
1.
CN Yang, TSP, & USP Scholars
–
2.
Nationality: Singaporean & Singapore PR > International
–
3.
If you are a scholar, you will be guaranteed exchange
placement during your course of study at NTU. The success of
your allocation still depends on ranking choices and availability.
The system shall pick applicants based on nationality for
allocation. Ranking choices, CGPA, and availability still affect
allocation.
Academic Performance
–
Next, GEM Explorer prioritises applicants based on academic
performance. Applicants with comparatively lower CGPAs
should be mindful of ranking only top-tier universities with limited
spots. Ranking choices and availability applies.
SELECTION CRITERIA (PRIORITY)
4. Seniority
– When it comes down to the last few spots,
the student of a more senior level shall get
allocated.
5. Prior overseas experience via NTU
– When it comes down to the last few spots,
the student of the same seniority with no
prior overseas experience shall get
allocated.
NO 4. AND 5. APPLIES FOR LAST COMPETITIVE SPOTS ONLY!
NEXT: 3. WHEN YOU APPLY
Now that I know I am
• eligible,
• able to take up to 15 - 20 courses at each university
• and financially suitable for exchange, etc
When and how do I apply online for GEM Explorer?
Read our step-by-step online application guide in the next
chapter!
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Consult an Exchange
Coordinator if you need
advice or approval on
course-matching at a
university.
GEM EXPLORER website
Always check the website for all updates and latest information on every step
of your exchange.