Campus & community
Student support
From the moment you accept an offer, TU supports your arrival, your settling in, and your career. Here is what to expect.
Arrival & living logistics
- Arrival: Changi Airport to campus is roughly 25–40 minutes by taxi or MRT.
- Transport: an EZ-Link / SimplyGo card covers MRT and buses; students live across the island and commute easily.
- Banking: students can open a local account on arrival with their passport, Student's Pass, and a TU enrolment letter.
- Connectivity: prepaid SIMs are cheap and available at the airport and convenience stores.
- Cost of living: budget roughly SGD 1,800–2,500 per month including rent, food, and transport.
Orientation
Orientation is compulsory and runs in the week before each intake.
| Intake | Orientation week |
|---|---|
| January 2027 intake | Monday 4 January – Friday 8 January 2027 |
| August 2027 intake | Monday 26 July – Friday 30 July 2027 |
Orientation covers registration and Student's Pass completion, academic systems and expectations, the career centre, campus tours, wellbeing and safety briefings, and cohort social events. A dedicated international student desk runs throughout the week for housing, banking, and visa questions.
Profile building & careers
TU treats employability as part of the curriculum. The Career & Leadership Centre supports every student from week one.
- One-to-one career coaching, CV and interview clinics, and a personalised development plan.
- An employer mentorship scheme pairing students with industry leaders across APAC.
- Internship and project placements with partner companies during and after the taught terms.
- Case competitions, hackathons, and a leadership lab open to all programmes.
- Access to the TU alumni network for referrals and informational interviews.