Bachelor's
Fees + S$5,800/yr + housing
NU
National University of Singapore(NUS)
Singapore, Singapore
"Singapore's flagship public research university"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#8 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (LTVP)
About National University of Singapore(NUS)
The National University of Singapore (NUS) was founded in 1905 as a small medical school and is Singapore's oldest and largest university. It is a public autonomous university with 15 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses at Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram. NUS offers about 60 bachelor's degrees and more than 170 graduate programmes, and is known for computing, engineering, business, law and medicine. It is ranked first in Asia in the QS World University Rankings. International students can apply for the MOE Tuition Grant, which lowers fees but requires working for a Singapore-registered entity for 3 years after graduation.
Rankings & Recognition
#8
Ranked #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #10 in QS 2027, the top-ranked university in Asia.
Accreditations & Memberships
IARU
APRU
Universitas 21
ASEAN University Network
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with National University of Singapore(NUS)'s global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
99.9#
Employer Reputation
98.2#
Faculty / Student
71.5#
Citations / Faculty
95.9#
Intl. Faculty
100.0#
Intl. Students
96.9#
Intl. Research Network
92.4#
Employment Outcomes
100.0#
Sustainability
90.0#
#
Key Facts
1905
Founded
29,600
Undergraduates
15,400
Graduate Students
2,700
Faculty
Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah, Outram
Campuses
Popular Programs
Computing
Engineering
Business
Law
Medicine
Humanities and Sciences
Application Details
Application Route
NUS online applicant portal
Application Fee
S$20 (intl qualifications)
Intake
August
AY2027/28 Window
16 Dec 2026 - 17 Feb 2027
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic (UG)
|
6.5 (Reading, Writing 6.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT, 1-6 scale (UG)
|
4.5 (Reading, Writing 4.5) |
|
PTE Academic (UG)
|
62 (Reading, Writing 62) |
|
C1 Advanced (UG)
|
180 |
|
IELTS (Master of Computing)
|
6.5 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
Student's Pass (ICA)
Post-Study Work
1 year (LTVP)
Green Card Pathway
Employment Pass route
Financials
Application Fee
S$20
Avg Scholarship
Subsidised fees + S$5,800/yr
Career Outcomes
89%
Placement Ratio
1 year (LTVP)
Post-Study Work
16 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty — 2,700
Research Staff — 4,800
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
NUS's main campus is at Kent Ridge (21 Lower Kent Ridge Road). The Bukit Timah campus houses the Faculty of Law, and the Outram campus houses the Duke-NUS Medical School.
Campus Details
3
campuses
45
000
students
2
700
faculty
Campus Forecast
Warmest (May): 26 to 32 C
Coldest (Jan): 24 to 31 C
Climate: Tropical rainforest
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus: S$4
000-10
290 / year
Dining
Meals: about S$2
600 / year
Health & Wellness
University Health Centre: On-campus clinic
Activities & Clubs
Residential colleges
Clubs
Sports
NUS Overseas Colleges
Diversity & Demographics
Undergraduates
29,600
Graduate Students
15,400
Total Students
About 45,000
Cost Deep-Dive
Computing / Engineering (grant)
S$21,400 / year
Computing / Engineering (no grant)
S$39,700 / year
Business (grant / no grant)
S$22,200 / S$33,400 / year
Humanities & Sciences (no grant)
S$36,650 / year
Law (grant / no grant)
S$30,450 / S$44,450 / year
Living excl. housing
S$6,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
NUS admits undergraduates once a year in August. For AY2027/28, applications with international qualifications (except IB) run from 16 Dec 2026 to 17 Feb 2027, with outcomes by July. Fees shown are for the AY2026/27 intake and include 9% GST. International students can apply for the MOE Tuition Grant, which lowers fees but requires working for a Singapore-registered entity for 3 years after graduation.
Scholarships at National University of Singapore(NUS)
4 scholarships available
Bachelor's
Fees + S$5,800/yr + housing
ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
Bachelor's
Fees + S$6,000/yr stipend
Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship
Bachelor's
Merit award (selected Asia)
ABS - Goh Keng Swee Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Strong high-school results; IELTS 6.5 / PTE 62 / C1 Advanced 180
Postgraduate
Good bachelor's degree; English test (e.g. IELTS 6.5), some GRE/GMAT
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (UG)
6.5 (Reading, Writing 6.5)TOEFL iBT, 1-6 scale (UG)
4.5 (Reading, Writing 4.5)PTE Academic (UG)
62 (Reading, Writing 62)C1 Advanced (UG)
IELTS (Master of Computing)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Completion certificates
English test result
Personal statement / CV (postgraduate)
Recommendation letters (if required)
Financial evidence
Passport-size photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for entry and English requirements.
2
Apply online
Apply through the NUS applicant portal before the closing date.
3
Pay fee
Pay the S$20 application fee if charged.
4
Receive offer
Wait for the admission outcome and offer letter.
5
Accept offer
Accept the offer and complete fee or Tuition Grant steps where they apply.
6
Student's Pass
Apply for the Student's Pass via ICA SOLAR (S$45 processing + S$60 issuance), then arrive and complete formalities.
Campus & Location
NUS's main campus is at Kent Ridge (21 Lower Kent Ridge Road). The Bukit Timah campus houses the Faculty of Law, and the Outram campus houses the Duke-NUS Medical School.
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