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27 Jul 20264 min readModule Planning

NTU Exam Schedule AY2026/2027 Semester 1: How to Find Your Exam Dates

NTU exam dates for AY2026/2027 Semester 1 are now available on NTUMods. Here's how to find your exam timetable, spot clashes, and plan your modules around the exam period.

22 Jun 20266 min readTimetable Planning

How to Add Custom Courses to Your NTU Timetable

Use NTUMods custom courses to block out personal time — gym, lunch, CCA, or off-campus commitments — and instantly see clashes with your registered modules.

22 Jun 20265 min readGeneral

NTU STARS, NTULearn & Student Portal Links (All-in-One List)

Direct links to every NTU student portal — STARS for course registration, NTULearn for course materials, Degree Audit for grades, CareerAxis for jobs, GEM for exchange, and more.

20 Jun 20266 min readModule Planning

NTU Academic Calendar 2026/2027 (AY2026/27): Semester Dates & Term Breaks

NTU academic calendar 2026/2027 — semester 1 & 2 start/end dates, recess week, exam period dates, and STARS registration rounds. Updated for AY2026/27.

20 Jun 20266 min readModule Planning

NTU Business Modules: Courses Offered by Nanyang Business School (AY2026/2027 Semester 1)

A complete list of NTU business modules offered by Nanyang Business School (NBS) for AY2026/2027 Semester 1. Covers accountancy & business (AB), banking & finance (BF), and how to browse all business modules on NTUMods.

20 Jun 20269 min readModule Planning

NTU Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Modules: English, History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Art (AY2026/2027)

Complete list of NTU humanities modules for AY2026/2027 Semester 1 — English literature (HL), linguistics (HG), history (HH), philosophy (HY), and visual arts (AAA). Browse all CoHASS modules offered this semester.

14 Jun 20266 min readBDE

BDE Guide for NTU Computing Students

Computing students at NTU: which BDEs count toward your degree, which categories complement your major, and how to avoid the most common registration mistakes.

14 Jun 20265 min readBDE

HP1000 at NTU: What to Expect from Introduction to Psychology as a BDE

HP1000 Introduction to Psychology is one of the most-searched NTU BDEs. Here's what the module covers, how it's assessed, who it suits, and what to expect week to week.

14 Jun 20265 min readModule Planning

NTU Timetable Planner: How to Build Your Semester Schedule on NTUMods

Step-by-step: use the NTUMods timetable planner to pick indexes, spot clashes, and lock in your semester before STARS bidding opens.

8 Jun 20267 min readBDE

BDE Guide for NTU Business Students

How NTU business students should approach BDE selection — which categories suit business workloads, what to watch out for, and how to use BDE space strategically alongside a project-heavy schedule.

8 Jun 20267 min readBDE

Using a MOOC as a BDE at NTU: What You Need to Know

NTU allows students to take approved MOOCs and count them as BDE credits. Here's how the process works, which platforms are accepted, and whether it's worth it.

8 Jun 20268 min readSTARS

NTU STARS Guide 2026: Registration Rounds, Bidding & Planner Tips

NTU STARS planner guide — how bidding rounds work, how to prepare a shortlist before registration opens, and what to do when a module fills up. Includes a free STARS planner tool.

8 Jun 20264 min readBDE

NTU Unrestricted Electives: What They Are and How They Differ from BDEs

Understand what unrestricted electives are at NTU, how the term relates to BDEs, and what current students need to know when planning their elective requirements.

21 May 20267 min readCommon Core

Best CC Modules at NTU: Honest Student Reviews

Looking for the best CC modules at NTU? An honest breakdown of NTU CC mods by type — which are worth taking, what to watch out for, and how to plan your ICC requirements.

21 May 202620 min readBDE

Complete NTU BDE List: Every BDE Category and Module (AY2026/2027 Semester 1)

A complete NTU BDE list by category — languages, business, computing, humanities, arts, science, engineering, and more. Updated for AY2026/2027 Semester 1. Browse all 830+ BDE modules on NTUMods.

21 May 20265 min readBDE

Does BDE Count Towards Your NTU Degree? (BDE Questions Answered)

Does BDE count towards your NTU degree? Yes — here is how BDE AUs fit into graduation requirements, what counts, and what to verify before you register.

21 May 20267 min readModule Planning

NTU Module Selection Guide: How to Choose Modules You Won't Regret

A practical NTU module selection guide — how to choose between BDE, CC, core, and electives, balance workload across a semester, and avoid common planning mistakes.

19 May 20268 min readBDE

BDE Guide for NTU Engineering Students

How NTU engineering students should approach BDE selection given dense core schedules, lab commitments, and the specific BDE categories that pair well with engineering workloads.

19 May 20267 min readBDE

BDE vs Minor at NTU: How to Decide Which Is Right for You

Compare using BDEs freely versus committing to a minor at NTU. Understand the AU trade-off, career signaling, flexibility costs, and how to decide based on your goals.

19 May 20268 min readBDE

Easy BDEs at NTU: How to Find One That Actually Fits

Not every BDE is equally demanding. Learn how to identify easy BDEs at NTU by assessment type, workload pattern, and what 'easy' actually means for your semester.

19 May 20268 min readSTARS

How to Bid for a BDE at NTU (STARS Registration Guide)

Step-by-step: how NTU STARS bidding works, what to do in Round 1 vs Round 2, and how to still get your BDE during add/drop if your first choice fills up.

19 May 202611 min readBDE

Language BDEs at NTU: What to Expect Before You Register

A practical guide to NTU language BDEs: how the level system works, which language to choose, attendance requirements, weekly workload, and whether prior knowledge helps.

29 Apr 20266 min readModule Planning

How to Plan NTU Modules Before STARS Opens: Step-by-Step

Step-by-step guide to planning NTU modules using NTUMods — map degree requirements, build your timetable, check prerequisites, balance workload, and lock in your plan before STARS bidding starts.

29 Apr 20269 min readBDE

Most Popular BDEs at NTU

Explore popular NTU BDEs, compare why students choose them, what to watch out for, and how to pick an elective that fits your workload and timetable.

29 Apr 20268 min readCommon Core

NTU CC Modules Guide: What Each Category Is Actually Like

A guide to all NTU CC modules — AY, LA, BM, PE, and more. What each category is actually like, which ones are manageable, and how to plan your CC requirements without wrecking your semester.

29 Apr 20266 min readBDE

What Is a BDE at NTU? (AUs, Requirements & How to Choose)

BDE = Broadening and Deepening Elective. NTU students need 9–21 BDE AUs to graduate depending on programme. Here's what counts, what doesn't, and how to pick a BDE that fits your degree and timetable.