National University of Singapore NUS

Kent Ridge , Singapore

The National University of Singapore (NUS), founded in 1905, is Singapore’s flagship autonomous research university. It offers a comprehensive global approach to education across disciplines, integrating rigorous academics with entrepreneurial spirit and research excellence
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NUS is Asia’s #1 university (QS 2025) and a global top-10 institution, renowned for blending Eastern and Western academic traditions. It offers interdisciplinary programmes across 17 faculties, industry-integrated learning, and flagship initiatives like the NUS Overseas Colleges across 15+ innovation hubs worldwide.
NUS hosts over 40,000 students from 100+ countries, with international students comprising 30% of the cohort. Cultural diversity is celebrated through 200+ student clubs, global festivals, and residential programmes like UTown’s international living communities.
Yes, via NUS Enterprise, which incubates 250+ startups yearly (e.g., Carousell, PatSnap). Students access mentorship, funding (e.g., Startup SG Founder grants), and co-working spaces at BLOCK71, ranked among Asia’s top startup ecosystems.
Applicants need top grades in high school qualifications (e.g., IB Diploma ≥38/45, A-Levels ≥3 H2 A/Bs). Competitive programmes like Medicine/Law require entrance tests/interviews. English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 92+) is mandatory.
Yes, via a holistic assessment. Leadership roles, Olympiad medals, research publications, or national-level sports/arts achievements strengthen applications. Portfolios/interviews are required for Design/Environmental Studies programmes.
Undergraduate deadlines: February–March for August intake. Graduate deadlines vary by faculty – typically October–January for research programmes (August intake) and January–March for coursework programmes.
24/7 patrols, 1,500+ CCTV cameras, emergency "blue light" phones, and the NUSafe app (real-time tracking/SOS alerts) ensure safety. Night shuttle buses run until 2 AM across all campuses.
The Respectful Communities Office investigates reports confidentially. Mandatory online modules (e.g., Consent Matters) and workshops promote a zero-tolerance policy. Support includes counselling and legal aid.
The University Health Centre offers 24/7 telemedicine. On-campus ambulances respond in <8 minutes. All residences have trained first-aiders and defibrillators.
Yes, the Interdisciplinary Flexible Curriculum allows up to 40% of modules from other faculties. Popular combinations include Computer Science + Business Analytics or Engineering + Entrepreneurship.
All undergraduates complete at least one internship or Experiential Learning project. Programmes like NUS Industry Attachment offer 6-month placements with 2,000+ companies (e.g., Google, GIC).
Yes, e.g., Business & Computing (4.5 years), Law & Public Policy (5 years). Students earn two full degrees with integrated curricula and reduced coursework overlap.
The NUS Global Merit Scholarship covers tuition + S$10,000 annual allowance + accommodation. The ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship offers similar benefits for ASEAN nationals. Both require exceptional academic/leadership records.
Yes, the NUS Study Loan covers up to 90% of fees for families earning
International students can work 16 hours/week during term. NUS offers 3,000+ on-campus jobs (e.g., research assistants, tutors) paying S$15–S$25/hour.
The main Kent Ridge Campus (150 hectares) is 15 mins from downtown Singapore. Bukit Timah Campus houses Law/Policymaking, while Outram Campus hosts Medical/Dental schools. All connect via free shuttle buses.
Priority is given to Year 1 international undergraduates. 12,000+ spots exist across 26 halls/residential colleges (RCs), but demand is high. Apply early via the NUS Hostel Portal (opens March yearly).
Halls: S$400–S$800/month (shared rooms). RCs: S$1,200–S$1,800/month (single AC rooms with academic programmes). Off-campus housing near campus averages S$1,000–S$1,500/month.
Yes, the Work Pass Exemption allows 6 months of job-seeking. The Employment Pass (for roles paying ≥S$5,000/month) or S Pass (≥S$3,000/month) sponsor long-term employment.
The Centre for Future-ready Graduates hosts recruitment fairs with 1,000+ employers yearly. Top companies (e.g., DBS, GovTech) fast-track NUS graduates via Campus Hiring Programmes.
Graduates launching startups qualify for the EntrePass if funded ≥S$100,000 or incubated by NUS Enterprise. The Tech.Pass (for tech leaders) offers 2-year residency.

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University Of National University of Singapore NUS Application Statistics

39600
29200
10400
5000
7
16 %
S$ 33900
S$ 12600
S$ 400
3.6
37
85 %
1250
29
6

Learn About -

* All cost are in SGD

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