NTU BDE Guides
Guides on choosing and planning your NTU electives.
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NTU BDE Allocation Results: Release Date, How to Check and How to Appeal
When Nanyang Technological University releases GERPE, UE and BDE allocation results, what happens during add/drop, and how to appeal if you did not get the BDE you wanted.
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.
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 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.
Complete NTU BDE List: Every BDE Category and Module (AY2026/2027 Semester 2)
A complete NTU BDE list by category: languages, business, computing, humanities, arts, science, engineering, and more. Updated for AY2026/2027 Semester 2. Browse all 780+ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.