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You must be properly attired as befits the occasion as academic tradition is observed and the ceremonial proceedings at the Convocation are kept formal and dignified. Academic dress is mandatory for all graduates attending the ceremony.

The full academic dress consists of a gown, a hood and a mortarboard (bonnet for PhD graduates). The colour of the hood indicates the discipline of the degree. You may check the colour of the hood for your degree.

Do note that any graduate found inappropriately dressed will not be permitted to attend the ceremony. Please also refer to the dress code for the Convocation.

Purchase or Rental of Academic Dress

The official gown vendor is Serangoon Broadway Pte. Ltd.

Serangoon Broadway Pte Ltd1365 Serangoon RoadSingapore 328244Tel: 6293 3998Email: [email protected]Website: www.serangoonbroadway.comOperating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 am to 8.00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays

Graduates may purchase or rent their academic dress from the gown vendor for Convocation 2025 from 10 June to 20 July 2025. You are required to place your order for the academic dress and make an appointment via the Serangoon Broadway homepage from 17 May 2025.

a. Go to Serangoon Broadway homepage: https://www.serangoonbroadway.comb. Click on the 'Login' at the top right corner of the page.c. Login with the ceremony code sent in an email to you.

You may choose to make an appointment for the academic dress collection immediately after the submission of the academic dress order form OR at any other convenient time by logging in again.

Please note that all graduates are required to order their academic dresses and make an appointment online no later than 30 June 2025.

Graduates who rent their academic dress are required to return the academic dress to the gown vendor at their studio from 1 to 31 August 2025.

The charges for purchase and rental are as follows:

Bachelor's Degree Gowns

Item NoDescriptionPurchase Price ($)Rental
Rental Price ($)Refundable Deposit ($)Total Payable ($)
Bachelor Degrees
AMortarboard15.2510.9010.0020.90
BHood19.6016.3515.0031.35
CGown30.5019.6018.0037.60
DFull Set(Item A - C)35.9525.0530.0055.05

Higher Degree Gowns

Item NoDescriptionPurchase Price ($) Rental
Rental Price ($)Refundable Deposit ($)Total Payable ($)
PhD Degrees / Doctor in Education
ABonnet38.1527.2525.0052.25
BHood27.2519.6018.0037.60
CGown54.5038.1535.0073.15
DFull Set(Item A - C)87.2054.5050.00104.50
Master Degrees
AMortarboard15.2510.9010.0020.90
BHood19.6016.3515.0031.35
CGown#30.5019.6018.0037.60
DFull Set(Item A - C)35.9525.0530.0055.05
#REP Gown
Gown39.2027.2525.0052.25
Full Set (Item A - C)49.0538.1530.0068.15
# Please see the prices for REP gown
College of Computing and Data ScienceDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of EngineeringGold edged with White
Master of Science (Artificial Intelligence)Master of Science (Cyber Security)Master of Science (Data Science)Gold edged with Purple
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering)Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science)Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science)Gold edged with White
Bachelor of Computing (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceNavy Blue edged with Light Green

Renaissance Engineering Programme

Renaissance Engineering ProgrammeBachelor of Engineering Science and Master of Science in Technology ManagementGold edged with Purple (and Gown with Gold Front)

School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and BiotechnologyDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of EngineeringGold edged with White
Bachelor of Engineering (Bioengineering)Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering)Gold edged with White

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

School of Civil and Environmental EngineeringDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of EngineeringGold edged with White
Master of Science (Civil Engineering)Master of Science (International Construction Management)Master of Science (Maritime Studies)Gold edged with Purple
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)Gold edged with White
Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies)Navy Blue edged with Light Green

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

School of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of EngineeringGold edged with White
Master of Science (Communications Engineering)Master of Science (Computer Control and Automation)Master of Science (Electronics)Master of Science (Green Electronics)Master of Science (Integrated Circuit Design)Master of Science (Power Engineering)Master of Science (Signal Processing)Master of Science (Signal Processing & Machine Learning)Gold edged with Purple
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)Bachelor of Engineering (Information Engineering & Media)Gold edged with White

School of Materials Science and Engineering

School of Materials Science and EngineeringDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of EngineeringGold edged with White
Master of Science (Materials Science & Engineering)Gold edged with Purple
Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering)Gold edged with White

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

School of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of EngineeringGold edged with White
Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering) Master of Science (Project Management)Master of Science (Supply Chain Engineering)Master of Science (Supply Chain & Logistics)Master of Science in Smart ManufacturingGold edged with Purple
Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering)Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)Gold edged with White

School of Art, Design and Media

School of Art, Design and MediaDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of ArtsAlizarin Crimson edged with White and Magenta
Master of Arts (Museum Studies & Curatorial Practices)Alizarin Crimson edged with White and Lustrous Gold
Bachelor of Fine ArtsRusty Brown edged with Aquamarine

School of Humanities

School of HumanitiesDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of ArtsAlizarin Crimson edged with White and Magenta
Master of Arts (Creative Writing & Publishing)Master of Arts (Linguistics)Master of Arts (Translation & Interpretation)Alizarin Crimson edged with White and Lustrous Gold
Bachelor of Arts in ChineseBachelor of Arts in EnglishBachelor of Arts in English and HistoryBachelor of Arts in English and PhilosophyBachelor of Arts in English Literature and Art History Bachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelor of Arts in History and Linguistics & Multilingual StudiesBachelor of Arts in Linguistics & Multilingual StudiesBachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies and EnglishBachelor of Arts in PhilosophyBachelor of Arts in Philosophy and HistoryBachelor of Arts in Psychology and Linguistics & Multilingual StudiesCrimson edged with White

School of Social Sciences

School of Social SciencesDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of Arts​Alizarin Crimson edged with White and Magenta
Master of Public AdministrationOrange edged with Green
Master of Science (Applied Economics) Master of Science (Applied Gerontology)Master of Science (Managerial Economics)Gold edged with Purple
Master of Social Sciences (China and Global Governance)Peacock Blue edged with White and Lustrous Gold
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Data ScienceNavy Blue edged with Light Green
Bachelor of Social Sciences in EconomicsBachelor of Social Sciences in Economics and Media AnalyticsBachelor of Social Sciences in Economics and Psychology Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics and Public Policy & Global Affairs Bachelor of Social Sciences in PsychologyBachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology and Media Analytics Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy & Global AffairsBachelor of Social Sciences in SociologyPeacock Blue edged with Lustrous Gold

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and InformationDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of Communication StudiesMaroon edged with Black
Master of Mass CommunicationMaster of Media and CommunicationMaroon edged with White
Master of Science (Information Studies)Master of Science (Information Systems)Master of Science (Knowledge Management)Gold edged with Purple
Bachelor of Communication StudiesMaroon edged with Black

Asian School of the Environment

Asian School of the EnvironmentDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of ScienceLustrous Gold edged with Maroon and White
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems ScienceBachelor of Science in Environmental Earth System Science and Public Policy and Global AffairsNavy Blue edged with Light Green

School of Biological Sciences

School of Biological SciencesDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of ScienceLustrous Gold edged with Maroon and White
Master of Science in Biomedical Data ScienceGold edged with Purple
Bachelor of Science in Biological SciencesBachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and PsychologyBachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (NTU-Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Double Degree Programme)Bachelor of Science in Biomedical SciencesBachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and BiobusinessNavy Blue edged with Light Green

School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and BiotechnologyDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of ScienceLustrous Gold edged with Maroon and White
Master of Science in Chemical Sciences and InstrumentationGold edged with Purple
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Biological ChemistryNavy Blue edged with Light Green

School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Doctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of ScienceLustrous Gold edged with Maroon and White
Master of Science in Precision Scientific InstrumentationMaster of Science (Analytics)Master of Science (Financial Technology)Gold edged with Purple
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical SciencesBachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences and EconomicsBachelor of Science in Mathematical and Computer SciencesBachelor of Science in Applied PhysicsBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematical SciencesNavy Blue edged with Light Green
Interdisciplinary Graduate ProgrammeDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of Science (Blockchain)Gold edged with Purple
Lee Kong Chian School of MedicineDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryPurple edged with Grey
Nanyang Business SchoolDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of BusinessMaster of Business AdministrationNanyang Professional MBA (International Trading)Orange edged with Crimson
Master of Science (Accountancy)Master of Science (Business Analytics)Master of Science (Finance)Master of Science (Financial Engineering)Master of Science (Management)Master of Science (Marketing Science)Master of Science (Strategy)Master of Science in Asset and Wealth ManagementGold edged with Purple
Bachelor of AccountancyOrange edged with White
Bachelor of BusinessOrange edged with Light Blue
NTU Entrepreneurship AcademyMaster of Science (Technopreneurship and Innovation)Gold edged with Purple
National Institute of EducationDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Doctor in EducationLight Blue edged with Gold
Master of ArtsAlizarin Crimson edged with White and Magenta
Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)Master of Arts (Applied Psychology)Master of Arts (Counselling & Guidance)Master of Arts (Educational Management)Master of Arts (Instructional Design & Technology)Master of Arts in Humanities EducationMaster of Arts in Professional Education (Training & Development)Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International LanguageAlizarin Crimson edged with White and Lustrous Gold
Master of Education (Art)Master of Education (Chinese Language)Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching)Master of Education (Developmental Psychology)Master of Education (Drama)Master of Education (Early Childhood)Master of Education (Educational Assessment)Master of Education (English)Master of Education (High Ability Studies)Master of Education (Learning Sciences & Technologies)Master of Education (Malay Language)Master of Education (Mathematics)Master of Education (Music)Master of Education (Science)Master of Education (Special Education)Master of Education (Tamil Language)Lustrous Light Cerise
Master in Educational AdministrationLustrous Light Cerise edged with Red
Master of ScienceLustrous Gold edged with Maroon and White
Master of Science (Exercise & Sport Studies)Master of Science (Life Sciences)Master of Science (Mathematics for Educators)Master of Science (Science of Learning)Gold edged with Purple
Master of TeachingLustrous Light Cerise edged with Light Blue
Bachelor of Arts (Education)Light Blue edged with Red and White
Bachelor of Science (Education)Light Blue edged with Golden Yellow and White
Bachelor of Science (Sport Science & Management)Sage Green edged with Mustard
S. Rajaratnam School of International StudiesDoctor of PhilosophyCrimson edged with Gold
Master of Science (Asian Studies)Master of Science (International Political Economy)Master of Science (International Relations)Master of Science (Strategic Studies)Gold edged with Purple

You must be properly attired as befits the occasion. Academic dress is mandatory for all graduates attending the ceremony and all graduates are advised to observe the following dress code: ​ ​

  • For men, please wear a long-sleeved shirt with collar, a tie (optional), long pants and formal shoes.

  • For ladies, please wear either a long-sleeved shirt or blouse with collar, paired with long pants or knee-length skirt, or a knee-length dress, and covered formal shoes.

The academic gown should only have the accompanying graduation hood affixed to it. Graduates are not permitted to layer other clothing over the academic gown, or have any decorations, messages or symbols attached to the gown or mortarboard/bonnet.

Any graduate found to be inappropriately dressed will not be permitted to attend the ceremony. Examples of inappropriate attire include: • Clothing: T-shirts, polo shirts, casual pants/jeans, shorts, culottes, bermudas, and attire with inappropriate language and messages, and/or visuals that insinuate drugs, political messages/symbols, discrimination, or harassment. • Footwear and accessories: Slippers, sneakers, canvas shoes, sports shoes, open-toe sandals/shoes/heels and sunglasses. University staff reserve the right to remove all inappropriate materials deemed disruptive, harassing, or determined to pose a safety risk or obstructing the view of other attendees. Examples of inappropriate content include intimidating or profane language and/or visual materials that insinuate drugs, political messages/symbols, discrimination, or harassment. Graduands unwilling to comply with these guidelines may not participate in the Convocation ceremony.

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