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NTU Add/Drop Period: How It Works and How to Use It
How NTU's add/drop period works after STARS closes — when it happens, how to find seats that open up, and how to use it as a real second chance for modules that filled during bidding.
NTU CEE Modules: Courses Offered by the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (AY2026/2027 Semester 1)
A complete list of NTU CEE (Civil & Environmental Engineering) modules for AY2026/2027 Semester 1 — structures, geotechnics, transportation, and sustainability, with AU and how to browse them on NTUMods.
NTU Course Catalogue: Browse All Modules by School (AY2026/2027 Semester 1)
The full NTU course catalogue for AY2026/2027 Semester 1 — every school, module prefix, and how many modules each offers, with links to browse or search on NTUMods.
NTU Degree Audit: How to Check Your Graduation Requirements
How the NTU degree audit works, where to find it, and how to read it against your programme's core, BDE, UE, and AU requirements before you register for modules.
NTU EEE Modules: Courses Offered by the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (AY2026/2027 Semester 1)
A complete list of NTU EEE modules for AY2026/2027 Semester 1 — circuits, signals, power systems, and the IE-prefix data science & AI electives EEE offers, with prerequisites and how to browse them on NTUMods.
NTU MAE Modules: Courses Offered by the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (AY2026/2027 Semester 1)
A complete list of NTU MAE (Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering) modules for AY2026/2027 Semester 1 — mechanics, thermodynamics, aerospace, and design tracks, with AU and how to browse them on NTUMods.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.