Flats, rooms and residences near the NTU

Flats and rooms for students near the NTU

First, we’ll tell you where the institution is located, and then we’ll mention some of the neighbourhoods that students prefer to live near.

Where’s the Nanyang Technological University located?

It has two campuses: the main one, where most of its facilities are located, and one dedicated to medicine.

Main campus

It’s located west of Singapore, in the Jurong West district, in an area known as Nanyang Avenue. It’s about 25 kilometers from the city centre, but it’s well connected by buses and the MRT (Singapore Metro), especially with Pioneer station and the internal bus services to get around the university. This campus covers 200 hectares and was created as a "residential garden campus" with abundant vegetation, green areas, artificial lakes, footpaths, and sustainably designed buildings. Many of its buildings are Green Mark Platinum certified (equivalent to high energy efficiency), and it’s common to see the campus ranked among the most beautiful in the university world.

An interesting fact: the main campus is located on the grounds of the former Nanyang University. Some of the original buildings and monuments, such as the old administration building, the original archway of Nanyang University, and memorials, have been preserved as historical heritage within NTU.

Medicine campus in Novena

The NTU medical campus is located in Novena, known as Singapore's health district. As expected, classes related to health sciences and medicine are taught here (although the main campus has the Experimental Medicine Building for this purpose).

Best neighbourhoods to live near the NTU

Below are some of the most desirable areas to live near this prestigious Asian institution:

Jurong West

Living in Jurong West is one of the favourite options for international students at NTU, as it’s where the main campus is located and has good bus connections. It’s a residential neighbourhood with more affordable prices than other areas of Singapore, ideal for flat sharing or finding furnished rooms. It also offers everything a student needs: supermarkets, shopping centres, gyms and a wide variety of local food stalls.

Boon Lay

This area is another good option for living near the institution. From there, you can access the campus via efficient bus routes or by combining with the MRT. The neighbourhood has large shopping centres, supermarkets, multicultural restaurants, and leisure and entertainment areas. Furthermore, Boon Lay is closer to the city centre than Jurong West, allowing you to enjoy both the tranquillity to study and quick access to the livelier areas of Singapore.

Pioneer

Living in Pioneer is a very practical option for NTU students, as it’s next to the campus and many buses connect it directly to the faculties and halls of residence. The cost of living is generally lower compared to more central areas of Singapore, making shared rooms or small flats more affordable. Although not as lively as the central districts, Pioneer has all the basic amenities you need: supermarkets, shops and a few fast food and local restaurants.

Student residences near the NTU

If you’re looking for student accommodation near Nanyang Technological University, here are two options:

NTU has halls of residence for undergraduate students on its main campus. The application process is done through the Student Housing Portal and must be done in advance, as there’s a high demand and not enough places.

There’s also the option of living in private student residences, as many of them are located near the campus for added convenience. Their prices may be slightly higher since they include more services and facilities.

Erasmus in the Nanyang Technological University

Here are some interesting facts about student life at NTU and events that will make your stay memorable:

• In spring (around April), the campus is filled with pink flowers—known as “pink trumpet flowers”—when the trees bloom, resembling Japanese cherry blossom trees. This is referred to as their “Sakura season” since the visual effect is reminiscent of the cherry blossom.
• For international students, the university offers integration activities from the very beginning, such as orientation sessions, specific briefings, and the SG101/102 programme, which introduces local culture (customs, food, expressions, etc.).
• There’s a wide range of clubs and societies (CCAs) that you can join depending on your interests: music, sports, art, volunteering, technology, etc.

FAQ about the Nanyang Technological University