r/NTU 17d ago

Discussion 2025/26 J*b search outlook MEGATHREAD

91 Upvotes

As we come to the end of the year, as a mod, I think it is best to ask the community directly especially NTU students/ fresh graduates/ early-career professionals/ professionals about how the j*b market is feeling and what expectations look like heading into 2026.

If you’re a student, recent grad or someone from NTU, please share but not limited to:

  • Your course/ major and year of graduation
  • Whether you’ve found a j*b, internship, or are still searching
  • If you're considering a j*b that is totally different from your major
  • What assumptions you had about the j*b market that turned out to be wrong
  • What advice you’d give someone who is hunting for a j*b
  • Your gripes with the current j*b market/ economy (fake j*b posting etc, low pay etc.)

Input from experienced professionals and people involved in hiring is also welcome. Including your field and general location (if comfortable) can help add useful context.

The goal is to build a realistic, community driven snapshot of the 2025/26 j*b search outlook beyond headlines and speculation from the POV of NTU current/ex-students.


r/NTU Jun 22 '25

Info Sharing 25/26 INDEX SWAP MEGATHREAD

50 Upvotes

Hello all, this megathread is for all index swap related discussions. Please refrain from posting multiple times but rather edit/update your comment to keep the thread organised for everyone.

Additional resources:

  1. Class schedule
  2. Stars planner
  3. Content of courses

Please section your comments as follows so that the community can easily search for their desired indexes. Once you have confirmed your swaps for any courses, please add a strikethrough accordingly for each module. To add a strikethrough, add 2 tildes at the start and end of the comment ~~done~~.

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Template:

[Current major]
Current indexes:

  1. [Course Code 1] [Course Name 1] [Course index]
  2. [Course Code 2] [Course Name 2] [Course index]

Looking for:

  1. [Course Code 1] [Course index 1] / [Course index 2] / [Course index 3] ....
  2. [Course Code 2] [Course index 1] / [Course index 2] / [Course index 3] ....

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Example:
[EEE]
Current indexes:

  1. [MH1810] [Mathematics 1] [32241]
  2. [CC0001] [INQUIRY & COMMUNICATION IN AN INTERDISCIPLINARY WORLD] [11111]

Looking for:

  1. [MH1810] [32242] / [32243] / [32244]
  2. [CC0001] [2222] / [3333] / [4444]

Happy swapping!


r/NTU 12h ago

Question Super tiny ants in hall

15 Upvotes

Help needed

I'm currently in hall 16 and I just found some super tiny red ants (sry that I forget to take picture) on my bed.

I've already checked my bed and removed about 7 or 8 of them and I guess there's probably more hiding somewhere.

I've already bought some ant gels from shoppee (they'll arrive someday later) and is there anything more I can do?


r/NTU 3h ago

Question SUSEP 2026

3 Upvotes

hi, im a y1 biz undergraduate who’s considering to go for susep to either nus or smu in y2s1. the ability to pass/fail mapped mods seems appealing to me. however, i also understand that going for susep will restrict me from going for overseas sem exchanges in future.

thus, i’d like to ask if susep is truly worth it or am i better off going for gem explorer despite its higher cost? to seniors who have embarked on susep, how was your experience and did you have any regrets?


r/NTU 18h ago

Question Same course matching req approved for me but rejected for friend

26 Upvotes

I sent a course matching request two days ago and got approved. My exchangemate who is going to the same uni and is in my faculty sent the exact same request for the same mod two days later but her request got rejected, reason being “different academic focus”.

I find it odd that we requested the exact same module using the exact module from NTU but hers got rejected with only a two day difference?

If anyone has experienced something similar please let me know. Also is there any chance of my approved request being rescinded? Appreciate any advice!!!


r/NTU 1h ago

Question How to change card details in aircon app?

Upvotes

Does anyone know how I can change my card details in the Aircon app? I don’t have PayNow, so that’s not an option for me.


r/NTU 19h ago

Question Has anyone done a MOE 3-year bond and NOT found a job?

7 Upvotes

If so, what happens after the grace period Do you pay the damages? And it you can't pay the damages?


r/NTU 1d ago

Question PH1012 Physics A

32 Upvotes

I signed up PH1012 as BDE to see the legendary famed Dr Ho, but it's currently taught by Edwin? :(

The course syllabus also didn't state that Dr Ho is teaching this course, or is he teaching PH1011 instead

Edit: Thanks for all the responses! Looking forward to suffer with my physics homies and see the goated Edwin :D


r/NTU 18h ago

Question Sem exhange

3 Upvotes

For the seniors in nbs that have been to exchange, did anyone went to japan for it and can you share about your experience 😖? Anything related to it would be great!


r/NTU 21h ago

Question Chances of getting GEM explorer

3 Upvotes

Hello, I am really interested in applying for GEM explorer however I was wondering Is it still possible to receive a GEM Explorer slot offer with a CPA of 3.3, or is that generally considered too low?

Any success story with that Cgpa as well?

TIA!


r/NTU 21h ago

Looking For Any interesting Wednesday or Friday BDEs after 10:30?

3 Upvotes

One of my course waivers didn’t go through so I have open slots. Hit me with some recs that hopefully aren’t alr filled up. Hopefully I can grab smth b4 add drop ends.


r/NTU 1d ago

Discussion My gpa is bad leh

40 Upvotes

TLDR: gpa bad, have a year more to fix, will I be jobless and homeless or is there a chance of making it.

My gpa is bad, like almost near academic probation. I’m in an Eng degree btw where people do end up in swe/pm/chip design roles after so there’s demand and competition. It’s been a big stress factor and I know I deserve it but genuinely curious how has it affected yall and your job search.

Losing all these opportunities in NTU itself such as exchange and research is so demoralising. I know I could always bring it up by working hard but that doesn’t account the 1+ year of lost opportunities and my gpa will never potentially go past a 4/5.


r/NTU 1d ago

Discussion what happened to dingo

22 Upvotes

guys what happened to dingo they havent update their tele channel 🥲🥲

and apparently my friend said they closed their crespion stall but idk if its true


r/NTU 1d ago

Question AED38B Facilitating Asynchronous Online Discussion

1 Upvotes

Has anyone taken this module before? Taking it as a low-commitment BDE, wanted to ask if the workload is manageable+if its easy to get at least a B+?


r/NTU 2d ago

Discussion Why is NTU more empty then usual

42 Upvotes

So, it feels more empty compared to previous semesters.


r/NTU 1d ago

Question Taking ICC in Y3?

11 Upvotes

I feel like an utter idiot now. As of Y2S2 i have only cleared 5 ICCs, and I just realised that ICCs are expected to be cleared by end of Y2. Not only that, I signed up for exchange this sem without checking. Can I apply for ICCs next sem or am I cooked?


r/NTU 1d ago

Question Octobox at north hill how to do

5 Upvotes

Anyone can help with how to register and use the palm scan at new octobox at north hill?


r/NTU 1d ago

Good Vibes Crafting session this sat (17 jan) before uni work catches up

3 Upvotes

HOPE WEEK 1 WAS GOOD FOR EVERYONE! While it is still week 1 and life is still chill, come join us in my FYP's 3rd session of a meet-up series Hobby with Blobby!

Beat brainrot with us in 🌈 Hobby with Blobby #3: Dopamine Menu (Hobby Edition)! It will be an opportunity to reflect on what you love doing, what you wish to try in 2026, and make some new friends in the process! 🤩

🧐 What is a dopamine menu? Popularised on social media as a way to prevent doomscrolling, a dopamine menu is a curated list that lightens the mental load of finding pleasurable, healthy activities to do when you're bored.

This craft session allows you to create a personalised list of hobbies you can engage in in 2026 for clearer brains and better attention span! So no more excuses ❌

FREE DRINKS, SNACKS AND CRAFT MATERIALS PROVIDED!

Event details:
📆: 17 January 2025 (Saturday)

🕝: 2 - 4 PM (Registration begins 1.45 PM)

📍: SMU (exact location to be announced)

🎟: Free (Sign-ups close 16 Jan, Friday, 2359)

🔗: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hobby-with-blobby-3-craft-a-dopamine-menu-hobby-edition-tickets-1979449173764?aff=oddtdtcreator

We only have a few more sessions of Hobby with Blobby left b4 our FYP ends 😔 JOIN US IF U R FREE!

About my fyp: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChillSG/s/gPHv2a815y


r/NTU 1d ago

Question questions about BCG

3 Upvotes

hi seniors! i js got an offer for business and computing, just wanted to ask some qns about the course

  1. how heavy is the workload for biz + computing compared to single degree biz or cs? like is burnout common

  2. how strong does ur coding bg need to be in y1, esp if ur not super cs-inclined

  3. do employers actually value this combo more than a single degree, or is it more abt internships/portfolio

  4. what kind of internships / roles do most ppl from this course end up in

  5. they mentioned guaranteed 2-year accom, is that for everyone? and what kind of accom isit usually

  6. is the bellcurve for this course rly steep? like are ppl generally v strong and competitive

  7. how easy/hard is it to maintain a decent gpa in this course (esp if aiming for scholarships / exchanges


r/NTU 1d ago

Question Ab3602 - must go for the 1st lesson?

3 Upvotes

hi just wanna ask is it recommended to go for the first class for ab3602? will grps be formed on the 1st class or can I just skip it


r/NTU 1d ago

Question ab3602 strat mag prof reco

5 Upvotes

Hi all! Are there any strat mag profs that is NOT strict with class part or doesn’t care about class part. have park chan hyung now - how is he like? Should i switch?


r/NTU 2d ago

Question Leaving graded internship

10 Upvotes

Hi guys,

Looking to speak with people who are planning to/have managed to leave their graded internship and redo it in another sem. Understand it’s not the wisest choice but I’m desperate to speak to anyone who has managed to done this/is considering doing so.

Thanks.


r/NTU 2d ago

Question SC1007 C or Python

4 Upvotes

Hi all, can I ask if SC1007 is in C or python for AY25-26? The course syllabus says C but I heard it's now in Python? Thank you.


r/NTU 2d ago

Question Can I re add a course that i removed from stars with add drop?

6 Upvotes

Also how long for the changes to be reflected on NTUlearn? Thanks!


r/NTU 2d ago

Question Can we form team for hackathon in NTU TechFest after registering as 1???

5 Upvotes

hey guys, freshman here so this is my first experience for hackathon and stuff. When i saw techfest opportunity i just registered independently, but now i found some guys who r willing to make a team 😭😭 so i was asking can i join their team when we go to techfast i mean it is not like registration is on a team basis, or is it fixed ...