Graduate Application Process

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

APPLICATION PROCESS

The graduate admissions process is administered by DigiPen (Singapore) and involves the following steps: 1. Applicant applies and submits online application through DigiPen (Singapore)’s application portal. 2. Applicant makes payment for the application fee of $53.50 (inclusive of GST) and submits their education records to DigiPen (Singapore). Please refer to: digipen. edu.sg/admissions/graduate-degree-programs/tuition-and-fees for more information on payment. 3. Shortlisted applicants may be required to take an evaluation test and/or an interview.

4. All applicants must complete a Distance Learning Readiness Assessment. 5. All applicants are notified about their application statuses via email. 6. Successful applicants will receive an enrollment packet from DigiPen (Singapore). 7. Successful applicants who accept the enrollment packet within the deadline will then matriculate to DigiPen (Singapore).

For more information about the admissions process, please contact DigiPen (Singapore)’s Graduate Admissions Office at: masters.sg@digipen.edu

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must submit the following documents: • Certified true copy of diploma/bachelor’s/master’s degree certificates. • Certified true copy of the official transcripts of the diploma/bachelor’s/master’s degree. Please note: The original documents of the applicant’s academic history must be presented to DigiPen (Singapore) upon successful admission to the program. In-progress transcripts are acceptable if you are currently completing your degree. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent directly to DigiPen (Singapore) by the issuing institutions. You may, however, send the transcripts yourself if they are first sealed in an envelope and stamped across the seal by the issuing institution’s registrar. Documents/transcripts that are not in English need to be translated and notarized before submission.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Applicants should use the following outline to write their personal statements:

INTRODUCTION Introduce yourself and give your general reasons for pursuing graduate study. Because our selection committee reads many applications, make your statement stand out by revealing your particular talents and individuality.

QUALIFICATIONS The aim of this section is to demonstrate that you have the necessary foundation and qualifications to be successful in this program. You should discuss: • Why you chose this field and what motivated you to pursue computer vision. • Your expertise and accomplishments in your major field and any research you have done. Mention projects and the names of professors who supervised your work. • Your undergraduate studies in mathematics and how they relate to what you intend to do in this graduate program. • Specific experiences that demonstrate your competence, motivation, and inspiration for continued study in computer vision. • Other relevant experiences (e.g. jobs, community activities, leadership in school organizations, awards, or honors). Include names of people, organizations, and other important details. • If necessary, briefly explain any discrepancies on your transcript, which might include a lower GPA in a particular trimester or year.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

PERSONAL BACKGROUND Tell us about yourself. Describe your family and your community (or a community in which you once lived). You could include whether your family, a family member in particular, or someone in your community influenced your field of interest. Also, give examples of personal attributes or qualities that you know will help you successfully complete graduate study. For example, describe projects or work that exemplify your determination to achieve your goals, your initiative and ability to develop ideas, and your capacity to work through problems independently.

CONCLUSION Provide a brief summary of why you are qualified to enroll in and will be successful in this graduate program.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic background and/or work ethic (e.g. instructor, guidance counselor, or employer) must be included. Recommendation letters from family members or relatives will not be considered.

OTHER SUPPORT DOCUMENTS

GENERAL GRE/GATE EXAM SCORES Applicants who planned to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are encouraged to complete the GRE General Test and arrange for those scores to be sent directly to DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore by the testing agency. Students applying to the MS in Computer Vision program should note that the preferred combined GRE verbal and math scores should be in the 70th percentile or better. In special cases of highly qualified applicants, we will consider those who do not meet this minimum acceptable score but have other overriding strengths in the areas of specialization relevant to this program. Applicants from India may also submit their Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores instead of GRE score. For more information on the admissions requirements, please visit: digipen.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-degree-programs/admissions-requirements

OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

PROOF OF PROFICIENCY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE This is needed if English is not the applicant’s first language. This requirement can be waived if the applicant has proof of completing at least four years of his or her most recent education at an institution in which English is the primary language of instruction. Non-native English speakers must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: • A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (paper exam), 213 (computer exam) or 80 (iBT — Internet-based Test). TOEFL code: 1493 • A minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or higher. (www.ielts.org) • A minimum Cambridge English: Advanced (also known as a Certificate in Advanced

English or CAE) score of C1 or higher. • Completion of a bachelor’s degree at an English-speaking institution.

CERTIFICATION Any other certified true copy of scholarships, awards, or achievements that support your application.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

SUBMISSION

You can submit your documents by mailing a hard copy to DigiPen (Singapore)’s Graduate Admissions Office or emailing a copy to: masters.sg@digipen.edu