Overview

The Building Performance and Sustainability programme at National University of Singapore was developed with an eye on the challenges that the building sector is facing, with emphasis on the rapid urbanisation that is occurring in the tropics, and on similar fundamental issues related to climates and cultures around the world—all issues with the potential to impact billions of people.

Why This Programme?

Join a university that is ranked among the top in the world for Architecture & Built Environment*.
Acquire a sound understanding of the importance of sustainability in building creation, as well as the operation and maintenance of building systems, through a multi-disciplinary approach.
Graduate with an internationally recognised degree and be qualified for practice in the broad field of Building Performance and Sustainability.

* QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Building Design
Green Building Integration and Evaluation Studio (taken over two semesters)

Microclimate Design

Indoor Environmental Quality

Building Energy Performance – Passive Systems

Building Energy Performance – Active Systems

Building Energy Audit and Performance Measurement and Verification

Smart Buildings and Facilities

Maintainability and Green Facilities Management

Advanced Building Materials and Structures

Data Science for the Built Environment
Topics in Building Performance and Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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OR

85

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IELTS

6

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Sustainable Development View 4 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably with honours) in a relevant discipline

For holders of Bachelor’s Degrees with honours, relevant practical experience preferred
For holders of Bachelor’s Degrees without honours, at least three years of relevant work experience

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

49050 SGD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

49050 SGD / year

≈ 49050 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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About

Overview

Why This Programme?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Singapore

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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