Accommodation Options

Single-Occupancy Accommodation Options

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Most LKY School students choose to stay at College Green, which is about 10 ‐ 15 minutes’ walk from the Bukit Timah campus. If you are self‐funded, there are several accommodation options you might consider, in addition to College Green.

If you have been awarded a scholarship or financial aid that includes a housing allowance, please note that the provision for accommodation will start from the expected date of arrival (please refer to the section above on Arrival & Registration Dates). If you wish to arrive and check‐in before those dates, you would have to pay the following charges:

Before 2 Aug 2015 (Current Rate)Per WeekPer Day
Rental Rate$225.54$32.22
Internet Charges$5.07

$5.065/7 x number of nights

After 2 Aug 2015 (New Rate)Per WeekPer Day
Rental Rate$230.16$32.88
Internet Charges$5.07

$5.065/7 x number of nights

* Rates for College Green

The College Green Hostel is within walking distance to the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) campus. Accommodation is on a shared basis: a maximum of four students will be assigned to one housing unit, which comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a living/dining area.

Each student will be assigned one bedroom that is partially furnished. White goods (e.g. air‐conditioners, refrigerator, stove, washing machine) and basic furniture (i.e. beds with mattress, sofa and dining table and chairs) are provided in each housing unit. However, personal items such as towels, bed sheets, pillows, blankets and pillowcases are not provided. Thus, you might consider bringing some of these items from home. Alternatively, you could purchase them from stores in Singapore.

The application period is as follows:

1st Window20 April 2015 to 25 May 2015
2nd Window22 June 2015 to 30 June 2015

For the complete list of items that are provided, please visit this link.

The rental charges for College Green can be found at this link.

More information on College Green Hostels is available at this link.

Options for Students with Accompanying Family Members

Unfortunately, family members cannot be accommodated at College Green. There are, however, very limited housing units for families at the NUS Prince George’s Park Residences (PGPR) on the Kent Ridge Campus. Allocation of these Graduate Student Apartments (GSA) is not guaranteed. You are thus advised to apply early.

If you opt for a GSA at PGPR, you should take note of the following:

  1. The maximum occupancy in a GSA is 2 adults and 2 children (The child’s age should not exceed 12 years old during the period of stay).
  2. If you have been awarded a scholarship or grants, financial arrangements will be communicated to you directly.
  3. It is important that you submit all the supporting documents required when applying for PGPR accommodation. Any omission will result in your application being declined.
  4. If you are unsuccessful in your application for PGPR housing, you will need to make alternative arrangements, such as exploring off‐campus accommodation options.

Other Accomodation Options within NUS

LKY School students can also apply for a place at the NUS Prince George’s Park Residences (PGPR) and University Town (UTown) student residences located at the Kent Ridge Campus:

You may refer to their website for more information regarding accommodation at the Kent Ridge Campus. Details such as hostel options, hostel rates and application process can be found in the website under the graduate tab.

The application period is as follows:

Exercise (for AY15/16)Application PeriodResult NotificationAcceptance of Offer bySubmission Links
Semester 1 & 27 May 2015 to 8 June 201518 June 201524 June 2015Click here
Semester 1 & 2 (2nd Round)*25 June 2015 to 1 July 201510 July 201516 July 2015Click here

Getting between Bukit Timah Campus (LKY School) and Kent Ridge Campus

There is an Internal Shuttle Bus service that provides free transportation between the Bukit Timah Campus (where LKYSPP is located) and the Kent Ridge Campus. The journey takes about 30 to 40 minutes. More information on the Internal Shuttle bus service is available at this link.

Other Accomodation Options beyond NUS

If you are a self‐funded student, you may also choose to rent accommodation from the private housing market. However, please note that the School does not provide support for accommodation matters in such cases. Students who wish to consider these options are advised to thoroughly research the process, legalities, terms, conditions and practices of the local rental market. The following links provide helpful tips and important information for those seeking private rentals:

Other Important Accomodation Notes

For UTown / PGPR applicants who have been offered accommodation, please note that the offer is only confirmed for Semester 1 and Semester 2. Towards the end of Semester 1, you will be asked to pay an acceptance fee of S$200 (non‐reimbursable) to secure your accommodation for Semester 2. If you require accommodation during the vacation period, you will need to apply for Vacation Stay.