The University of Singapore has announced that it will increase its fee by another 3%, 1 year after a previous increase. The reason? “High cost associated with teaching and related activities”. Naturally, there is a backlash from the student population and for good reason too.

1) The student union was not brought into discussion. In fact, the only time they knew about it was when the administrators told them about it point blank. So much for democracy and the union. Although I must applaud the union for responding quickly which resulted in a closed door dialogue with a panel from the student body.

2) While yes, university education is still considerably low compared to Australia, New Zealand or other popular destinations, but 2 increases within the space of 2 years is really stretching the students thin. Also, it shows how the administrators handle their budget. Did they not foresee the amount that they will incur if they build so and so or support so and so? Did the cost of teaching increase so drastically within 1 year?

3) There is little change in terms of "quality education". We’re still using the same old machines, classrooms etc. Note that with a drop in CAP (with effect since last year), a lot more students are taking honors. For instance, the Chemistry department alone records a total of 90 plus students in their honors year. My point is, now there are more students taking up modules which in turn means better use of resources. So how did costs increase?

4) As students, we just don’t see the reason to build fancy buildings when the old ones look just fine. For instance, the University Hall (which houses all administrative departments). I think the best feature of this building is its vast unused space. You can hardly see anyone going into or out of the place at any one time; which makes sense considering that there is student service centre which takes care of things like accommodation. Another example is the new campus in Bukit Timah. The catch is that I heard that only the Law students will be relocated. Coincidentally it is not one of the biggest faculties. Probably they need bigger moot courts. But seriously…

5) The attempt to pacify outbursts by announcing a dedication of 3 million dollars to bursaries and financial help fails miserably because only a few people will benefit from them. Besides, in order to qualify for the bursary, you need to take a 90% loan. Graduating in debt. Wonderful.

I have always thought that NUS didn’t care about its students. And I thought I was paranoid. Maybe I am right after all. My consolation? I’m going to graduate this year and won’t have to stand up to this kind of treatment any more.

What are you studying Kok??

Chemistry, although I wish I was in another faculty? What about you? What do you do?

I started as a mainframe programmer in the mid 70's now I do a lot of stuff computer and non.

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