Residential Services
Graduate Student Accommodation
It is our experience that some entering LL.M. students come directly from their first degree in law, while others have been working professionally for a few, or even a number of years. Some LL.M. students have lived close to their law school or job, while others may have commuted daily. Therefore, the accommodation sought by each LL.M. student will be that which works most reasonably with his or her budget, standard of living, and lifestyle needs.
Private Accommodation
Most students in the NYU@NUS program choose to seek private accommodation. Neither NYU nor NUS is in a position to vouch for any of these services; the following is offered for your information only.
NUS maintains a list of alternative housing that may be of assistance.
Other useful websites to refer to include:
http://www.scholarslink.com/
http://www.lmbhousing.com/
http://www.huasing.org/ (Chinese website)
Students who are interested to consider sharing a room with non-NYU students may wish to visit this website: http://sg.easyroommate.com/.
In exploring the private market, the use of real estate agents may be an efficient way to locate accommodation if one is short of time. Do note that in Singapore, when one leases an apartment in the private market, the landlord would expect one month’s advance rent, one month’s security deposit and the real estate agent would also expect the equivalent of one month’s rent as commission (this is the maximum amount, some agents may charge less). Before you embark on finding a suitable room/apartment in the private market, you may wish to read on Tips for Searching Private Accommodation.
The following are a few agents whom you may consider contacting to assist you in your housing search:
Name: Mr Chandran Pillay, Century 21
Email: chandran@singaporerealtors.com Tel: +65 9851 1199
Name: Ms Linda Wong
Email: lindawong22@hotmail.com Tel: +65 9752 5125
Name: Ms Elena Chia
Email: elenachia@hotmail.com Tel: +65 9677 9068
Name: Mr. Patrick Seah
Email: patrickseah@propnex.com / ecseah@singnet.com.sg Tel: +65 9137 7705 / +65 9798 1455
Evans Hostel near Bukit Timah Campus (formerly known as Evans Lodge)
Newly taken over by the people at Katong Group of Hostels (www.katonghostel.com), this hostel is just 10 mins walk away from the Bukit Timah Campus.
For more information on the rooms and rates at this hostel, please write hto:
Luana Marie E. Bautista
Asst Manager (Admin)
WINSTA HOLDING
369 Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 437126
Tel : +65 6346 6420
Fax : +65 6440 5160
Email : admin@katonghostel.com
Please note that finding accommodation is frequently the most difficult and frustrating part of any international move. We regret that we are unable to provide more assistance than is listed on this page, but if you experience particular difficulties please contact the NYU@NUS office at NYU@NUS.edu or telephone number +(65) 6516 7034.
NUS Accommodation
NYU@NUS students may also apply for housing from NUS Office of Students’ Affairs (OSA)– Hostel Admissions Services. More information on NUS Housing for Graduate Students, can be found here. All NUS Accommodation is on the Kent Ridge Campus; about 20-30 minutes away via the free shuttle bus rides between the Bukit Timah Campus (where the NUS Faculty of Law is located) and Kent Ridge Campus (including University Town).
Please note that for the summer period from May to July, students interested in applying for NUS accommodation will not be able to apply via the online system. For application procedures, please refer to the information at Summer Term NUS Accommodation and College Green. You will be informed accordingly for application procedures for vacation periods and NUS Semesters after you have officially registered at NUS.
Graduate Hostel Options
The hostel options available for Graduate students are:
Graduate Students Staying Alone
• Prince George's Park Graduate Student Apartment (GSA)
• Prince George's Park Residence Type A & B (PGPR)
• UTown Residence (comprising of Single Graduate Apartment and Graduate Married Apartment)
• Residential College 4
Graduate Married Students With Accompanying Spouse
• Prince George's Park Graduate Student Apartment (GSA) Type I and Type II
• UTown Residence (Graduate Married Apartment)
Graduate Married Students With Accompanying Spouse & Children
• Prince George's Park Graduate Student Apartment (GSA) Type I
College Green
NYU@NUS students may also apply for housing at College Green from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
College Green hostel, ideal for single students, is situated within 15 minutes walking distance from the school and has a bus stop situated just outside the estate which provides a wide range of public bus services that can transport you to various places. Located nearby, you can find a food centre, MacDonald’s, restaurants and a supermarket all within five minute walk. You can also take a morning stroll or jog to the Botanic Garden which is just further down the street. College Green is located near the city which is about ten minutes drive away. Botanic Garden MRT station is a five minute walk from College Green. Free shuttle bus services are provided from College Green to the School at Bukit Timah Campus (BTC)
College Green comprises of 62 standard 2 -story detached houses. Each house comprises of 4 bedrooms which comfortably accommodate four students. Allocation of rooms is based on the same gender. Note that you have to self-prepare bed sheets, pillow cases, blankets and toiletries.
For more information, on College Green please refer to:
https://sites.google.com/site/collegegreenhostel/
College Green Rates
Rental charges for College Green for the summer term and academic year is available here.
*Room availability is based on first come first serve basis and only open to NUS students with priority to LKYSPP students.
*LKYSPP reserves the rights to allocate respective apartments or rooms.
