World Rank #8 · SingaporeEst. 1905National University of Singapore
Overview
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Asia's top-ranked university and a global top-10 institution. Established in 1905, NUS has evolved into a comprehensive research university known for its strengths in engineering, computing, business, and the sciences.
NUS is renowned for its innovation ecosystem, with NUS Enterprise supporting one of Asia's most active university startup communities. The university's partnerships with leading institutions like MIT, Duke, and Yale offer students unique dual-degree and exchange opportunities.
With students from over 100 countries, NUS combines rigorous Asian academic traditions with a global outlook, set in one of the world's safest, most connected, and most prosperous cities.
Faculties & Programs
Computing
- •Computer Science
- •Information Systems
- •Business Analytics
- •Information Security
Engineering
- •Electrical Engineering
- •Mechanical Engineering
- •Civil Engineering
- •Chemical Engineering
- •Biomedical Engineering
Business School
- •Business Administration
- •Accountancy
- •MBA
- •Master of Finance
Science
- •Data Science & Analytics
- •Physics
- •Chemistry
- •Mathematics
- •Life Sciences
Medicine (Yong Loo Lin)
- •Medicine
- •Nursing
- •Biomedical Sciences
Location
Campus & City
NUS's main Kent Ridge campus spans 150 hectares in southwestern Singapore, surrounded by lush greenery yet just 15 minutes from the city center. The University Town (UTown) is a modern residential and academic hub.
Climate & Lifestyle
Tropical — consistently warm year-round (25-33°C), high humidity, frequent afternoon rain showers. No winter or cold season.
Admissions Requirements
- Academic (GPA)
- A-Level AAA/AAB or equivalent (very competitive for international applicants)
- English Proficiency
- IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 92+ (varies by faculty)
- Standardized Tests
- SAT 1400+ or A-Levels or IB 38+ or country-specific qualifications
- Deadlines
- Application window: November–February (varies by intake) | Offers: March–June
Tuition & Scholarships
Cost Breakdown
- Tuition
- S$38,200 per year (after Tuition Grant subsidy for eligible students)
- Living costs
- S$12,000–$18,000 per year (Singapore is expensive but efficient)
Available Scholarships
- ✓NUS Global Merit Scholarship (full tuition + S$6,000 living)
- ✓ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship (full tuition + allowance)
- ✓Science & Technology Scholarship (full ride + monthly stipend)
- ✓NUS Merit Scholarship (covers tuition)
- ✓Research scholarships for graduate students (full funding + stipend)
Campus Life
NUS offers 300+ student clubs, a vibrant residential college system, entrepreneurship incubators, a 50m Olympic pool, and extensive sports/recreational facilities. Students benefit from Singapore's world-class public transport and safety.
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