Students enrolled in the schemes/programmes are expected to have specific academic goals when choosing these schemes/programmes. During your first year of study, you have the option to:
- Apply to switch to a different scheme/programme within the same Faculty (read this page); or
- Remain in your current scheme/programme (view more details here).
If your study scheme/programme type is not included here, please refer to the Scheme/Programme Overview for more information.
- All students within a Faculty follow a common first-year curriculum, regardless of their specific schemes/programmes.
- It provides a broad foundation of knowledge.
- It helps students make informed decisions about their future Major.
- You are encouraged to seek guidance from your academic advisor when choosing a major or exploring additional study options.
It is a competitive allocation process for placing students into schemes/programmes based on:
1. Their choice preferences.
2. A ranking score determined by the following factors:
- Entrance qualification score*:
The University will assess your score based on your main admission qualification. - Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA):
The CGPA after Semester Two of Year 1 will be used. - Interview score:
A Faculty-based interview will be conducted in Semester Two of Year 1 as part of this process.
* For students admitted based on Non-Academic Achievements, only the CGPA and the interview score will be taken into account (subject to approval).
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3. The Intake quotas of each scheme/programme.
Actions for choosing your Major and additional study options (2025/26 Academic Year)
Action 1: Indicate for Switching to a Different Scheme/Programme
Action Date: 26 January to 6 February 2026
- Students interested in switching to a different scheme/programme must indicate their intention.
- Indication submission through eStudent > Application Forms > Indication for Switching to a Different Departmental Scheme/Stand-alone Programme
- Failure to complete the above steps will result in exclusion from the iteration process, and consequently, failure to switch.
Action 2: Attend the Faculty-based Interview
Action Date: Before 27 May 2026 (subject to arrangements by the respective Faculty)
- The interview is a critical factor in determining the ranking score for the iteration process.
- Attendance is mandatory for DSP-S students.
- Details about the interview arrangements will be announced by the respective Faculty at a later date.
Action 3: Rank Choices for Iteration
Action Date: 29 May to 3 June 2026
Results Announcement: 12 June 2026
- DSP-S students must rank their choices for the iteration process.
- A list of scheme/programme options will be available in September 2025.
- Application submission through eStudent > Application Forms > Ranking Choices for the Iteration Process.
- Failure to prioritise their choices for the iteration process will result in the cancellation of the switching request. In such cases, students will need to continue in their current scheme/programme.
Action 4: Select a Major and/or a Secondary Major
Action Date: 16 to 22 June 2026
Results Announcement: 23 to 29 June 2026
- After confirming the iteration results, students can select a Major (for departmental schemes)* and/or a Secondary Major.
- Application submission through eStudent > Application Forms > (AR164) Application for Major/Secondary Major.
* except for programmes with a separate Major selection arrangement later.
Action 5: Select a Minor and/or a Fast-track Programme
Action Date: 2 to 8 July 2026
Results Announcement: 9 to 24 July 2026
- After confirming their Major or Major with a Secondary Major, students can choose a Minor and/or a Fast-track Programme if they meet the respective admission criteria.
- Application submission through eStudent > Application Forms:
- (AR147) Application for Minor
- (AR167) Application for Fast-track Programmes
Crafting Your Study Roadmap
If you have questions about your studies, our FAQ database is a great place to start. We have answers to many of the most common questions students ask.
