This section provides essential housing information and support for Full-Time MBA Student Pass Holders. Whether you prefer the convenience of on-campus living or the flexibility of off-campus options, we have compiled key details to help you find suitable accommodation during your time at NUS.
Off-Campus Housing:
For students accompanied by spouses and children, exploring off-campus housing options is necessary as on-campus housing cannot accommodate family units.
Recommended districts near the campus include:
- Pasir Panjang
- Buona Vista
- Clementi
- Ghim Moh
- West Coast
- Holland/Dover
Resources and Options for Off-Campus Housing:
There’s also a WhatsApp group chat called “NUS Househunters,” which incoming students can utilize to search for off-campus housing. You can join the group by following this link, https://chat.whatsapp.com/HdA6vBxWRPMHXOJXzpCNrN.
Tips for Renting an Apartment:
- To view the actual unit before committing to any rental contract
- Read all the terms of contract carefully
- Inspect thoroughly and take detailed pictures of the apartment/room at handover or first day of move-in. Take note of all existing defects.
- If you are sharing the apartment with other housemates, please discuss and agree on all usage arrangements/payment agreements prior to committing to the contract.
- Take note of clauses on early termination of lease, repairs/maintenance issues, any restrictions (eg, no pets, no smoking, no home business, etc)
On-Campus Housing:
International students holding a student pass will receive specific instructions for on-campus housing applications. Please refrain from submitting your application directly on the NUS Housing Office website as processes, apartment types, and rates differ for MBA students.
Types of On-Campus Housing:
NUS Business School will secure a special arrangement with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Office of Housing Services (OHS) to reserve:
- 35 beds in UTR Studio Apartments (Married Couple & Single Occupancy)
- 30 beds in 15UTR Twin Sharing Apartments
All reserved rooms are located at UTown Residence (UTR).
Important Points to Note
- Stay Period: Your contract begins from the start of your program until 09 May 2026, excluding the December 2025 vacation stay period. No extension will be allowed.
- Check-in Date: You can check in from 26 July 2025, unless you are enrolled in the English Bridging Course. Nominated candidates for the English Bridging Course can arrive/check-in from 19 July 2025.
- Accommodation for Families: Unfortunately, there are no family apartments available on campus for MBA students this year. Accompanying spouses and children are advised to explore off-campus options.
- Studio Apartments: Students staying in studio apartments with their spouses are required to provide a marriage certificate.
- Twin Sharing Studio Apartments: Please be aware that roommate assignments are determined by the MBA Office, and once assigned, they are considered final.
- Room Allocation: Application of on-campus accommodation is via balloting and not via first come first served basis. Room allocation by NUS Housing Services is final and cannot be changed or swapped.
- Payment Terms: Applicants are required to commit to two semesters and make a non-refundable upfront payment of accommodation fees for the two semesters upon acceptance of the offer.
- Early Check-out Policy: There will be no refund for the remaining stay if you check out before the end of the contracted period.
- Cooking Facilities: Light cooking is permitted in married couple apartments only.
- Housing Agreement, Rules & Regulations: Please view the relevant files that contain the Housing Agreement and Rules & Regulations of your offered accommodation. Students are required to read and understand this prior to their acceptance of the accommodation offer. All students will be subjected to the relevant rules & regulations.
- Accommodation for Families: Unfortunately, there are no family apartments available on campus for MBA students this year. Accompanying spouses and children are advised to explore off-campus options.
On-campus housing costs (rates are for Intake 2025)
| Room Types |
Hostel Application Fee, per application (SGD) |
Hostel Registration Fee, per AY (SGD) |
Weekly Rate (SGD) (incl. of GST) |
Hostel Fee for MBA & DDP Students in AY 25/26 (SGD)
19 weeks for Sem 1 (26 Jul to 06 Dec 2025)
17 weeks for Sem 2 (10 Jan to 09 May 2026) |
Hostel Fee for MBA Students with Bridging Course in AY 25/26 (SGD)
20 weeks for Sem 1 (19 Jul to 06 Dec 2025)
17 weeks for Sem 2 (10 Jan to 09 May 2026) |
| UTR Studio Apt with AC |
27.25 |
5.45 |
530.00 |
19,085.45 |
19,615.45 |
| UTR Studio Apt Non AC |
|
|
510.00 |
18,365.45 |
18,875.45 |
| UTR Studio Twin Sharing with AC |
|
|
265.00 |
9,545.45 |
9,810.45 |
| UTR Studio Twin Sharing Non AC |
|
|
255.00 |
9,185.45 |
9,440.45 |
Air-con usage is on a pay-as-you-use basis where residents purchase credit to turn on the AC in the room ($2.74 to $4.12 per day based on a 10-hour usage, approximately $0.343/kWh)
Instructions for on-campus housing
- Submit Your Preference: Please submit your on-campus accommodation preference to the NUS Business School between 13 to 25 May 2025. You can access the submission form here. Please note that if your second choice is the same as your first choice, we will assume that you are forfeiting your second choice.
- Application Submission: Visit the NUS Housing Services (HS) portal to submit your accommodation application between 11 to 18 June 2025. Log in using your NUSNET ID and Password.
- Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of S$27.25 is required upon submission of your online application. Please note that while you can select up to 2 room types in the UHMS portal, this selection will not be taken into consideration, as MBA students have a different allocation.
- Room Allocation Notification: Expect an email from NUS Housing Services (HS) between 27 June to 09 July 2025 regarding your allocated room and the amount payable. Room allocation is based on your submission in step 1. A copy of the offer letter is available here.
- Acceptance of Offer: Follow the instructions provided in the email to accept the accommodation offer by 09 July 2025.
- Accommodation Fees: Upon acceptance of the offer, you are required to make the full accommodation fees for 2 semesters no later than 09 July 2025. The total bill includes a registration fee of $5.45 in addition to the hostel fee. A sample of the payment instructions has been included here for your reference.
- Limited Availability: Please note that on-campus apartments are limited, and your preferred choice may not always be available. The decision on the type of apartment allocated by NUS HS is final.
- Additional Information: For detailed instructions on the on-campus housing application process, please refer to this guide.
- Check-in Information: For details on the check-in process, students can refer to this guide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The FAQ section aims to address common queries about on-campus accommodation.
Explore our FAQ list to find valuable information and feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
On-Campus Housing Rules & Regulation
Students residing in NUS accommodations will be bound by the agreements outlined below. It is mandatory for students to familiarize themselves with these agreements before accepting the accommodation offer. For any queries regarding the rules and regulations, students are encouraged to seek clarification from their respective hostel offices or resident staff.
- Demerit Point Structure (DPS) for Housing Offences (With effect from 15 Jan 2024)
- Housing Agreement (With effect from 15 Jan 2024)
