National University of Singapore

The minimum program-wise eligibility criteria that international applicants need to meet before applying to the National University of Singapore are given below:

Undergraduate Level Requirements

• Class 12 Central Board or other State Board with impressive grades in all five major subjects (including English)
• Good scores in English Proficiency tests like IELTS and TOEFL, and standardized tests like SAT or ACT

Graduate Level Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with honors 
• English Proficiency
• Good scores in tests such as the GRE or GMAT

The university ranks #8 in the world as part of the rankings given by QS for 2026.

NUS is considered a good destination for Indian students. The institute is geographically located in line with the living conditions encountered in India.

The overall student population is also very warm & welcoming to international students, with a decent chunk of the student population being Indians.

Availability of vegetarian food isn't an issue either, with a number of stalls & dining facilities located both in & around the campus.

The application fee is S$20 (plus the applicable Goods and Services Tax).  Please keep in mind that money must be received by the application's deadline. The application cost is non-refundable. Several modes are available:

• S$10 by electronic payment using Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, AliPay, or PayNow. This payment method does not accept debit cards. After you have submitted your application, you can make your payment using the Online Payment option on the Acknowledgement Page. You can also make your payment by logging in to the Applicant Portal with your application number and PIN.

In addition to this, international students also need to fulfill the other requirements set by the university like submitting their GMAT / GRE scores along with proof of English language proficiency. You also need to submit a set of official transcripts of your previous academic credentials issued by the registrar of the institution you attended. Your transcripts should be in the English language. Along with this, you also need to submit a Resume clearly indicating dates of employment in Month/Year format.

Both are very good but in different areas. Harvard has the better global reputation and stonger connections globally. NUS has better connections in Asia, similar quality of placements, and is far more affordable than Harvard University. In terms of culture, there is greater diversity at Harvard, compared to NUS. Students have better chances of admission at the National University of Singapore, as Harvard's acceptance rate is just 3.6%. 

No, the IELTS is not mandatory to be admitted into the NUS. The students are required to have an English language test score. You can choose from various English language tests to appear. Students whose mother tongue is English are not required to submit the test scores. 

As per data curated from the official university website, the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS) is considered among the largest faculty members with a median annual intake of around 1,900 members.

The total student population at NUS comprises of around 6,000 (500 exchange students) UG students & 1,000 PG students.

NUS has a very extensive alumni network comprising of about 370,00 members, scattered across the globe, making their contribution to respective industries, by utilising their talents & knowledge acquired over the duration of their studies at NUS.

Among the most notable alumni members are: He Ying, Desmond Tan, Lee Kuan Yew, Raline Shah & Tan Eng Chye.

He Ying & Desmond Tan are notable for their work in the acting industry, while Tan Eng Chye is the president of the NUS itself.

National University of Singapore MBA placement rate stand at 90%, and the graduates ae employed within 3 months of graduation. NUS graduates are placed in top sectors such as Business Development, Engineering, Operations, etc.

National University of Singapore MBA placement rate is around 90%. The average salary of National University of Singapore graduates is listed below-

Particulars

Average Salary

UG

SGD 58,500

PG

SGD 82,095

National University of Singapore MBA placement rate stand at 90%, and the graduates are employed within 3 months of graduation. National University of Singapore top employers are listed below-

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<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/jee-main-exam" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JEE</a> is not a mandatory requirement for admission at NUS. However, exceptional scores do give a positive remark of a student's resume. Applications without JEE scores are also considered for general admission by the university.

Good scores in the Class 12th exams an proving proficiency in English are the basic requirements everyone needs to fullfil. Students can also submit a portfolio of their additional achievements.

Acceptance rate for NUS is less than 10% which means securing admission  requires facing tough competition and students with excellent academic records can only get admitted there. The university receives thousands of applications each year especially from within Asia. 

The admission process for MBBS at National University of Singapore includes :-

• You should meet the minimum academic requirement and english language tests are accepted like TOEFL/IELTS/PTE.
• Submit an online application through NUS office of admission website during the application period only.
• The Standardised tests are also required like SAT or ACT. GMAT for masters.
• Indian students can apply with their GATE scores.

The acceptance rate is 12.6% for students who are interested in MBA from NUS. This shows it a very competitive program. Since NUS is very competitive, it is advised to students to have a good academic background. 

 All national and international students may find a variety of options to live within and near the university campus.

Options available for all students:

• Residence halls
• Student residences
• Residential colleges

On-Campus Residence Halls for Undergraduates

• Eusoff Hall
• Kent Ridge Hall
• King Edward VII Hall
• Prince George’s Park (PGP) House
• Raffles Hall
• Sheares Hall
• Temasek Hall

Benefits of On-Campus Accommodation

• 70 food and retail outlets
• 7 well-equipped modern libraries
• Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity

Off-Campus Student Residences for Undergraduates

• Prince George’s Park Residences
• UTown Residence

Students with Special Needs —

NUS on-campus accommodation has the facility of special rooms designed for students with special needs. Those who need special attention due to a serious medical condition may indicate at the time of application. This would help the authorities allocate the most appropriate room available for such students.

An average GPA of 3.5 is required for NUS MBA. other then this there are various NUS MBA requirements such as:

• English Proficiency Scores

• Two Letters of Reference

• 2 years of work experience

•  <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/gmat">GMAT</a> / <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/gre/results-and-scores">GRE</a> 

The overall tuition cost is different for every program. So its better to check the fees page of the course you like before you apply. However, given below are the costs for the more popular courses at the university:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS

INR 20.82 L - 36.79 L

B.E. / B.Tech

INR 10.82 L - 23.58 L

MBA/PGDM

INR 51.51 L - 55.63 L

MIM

INR 19.25 L - 36.79 L

National University of Singapore tuition fees vary from INR 11 L to INR 1 Cr for international students. Applicants can pursue first-year of UG courses in between INR 11 L and INR 1 Cr and PG courses in between INR 16 L and INR 92 L. The below table includes the first-year fees of NUS courses:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS

INR 20 L - 38 L

MBA/PGDM

INR 20 L - 64 L

PG Certificate

INR 11 L - 27 L

B.E. / B.Tech

INR 12 L - 26 L

BBA

INR 20 L - 26 L

B.A.

INR 11 L - 26 L

B.Sc.

INR 12 L - 23 L

MIM

INR 20 L - 47 L

MBBS

INR 1 Cr

B.Arch

INR 26 L

BSN

INR 25 L

MDS

INR 65 L

BDS

INR 26 L

Executive MBA/PGDM

INR 92 L

MEng

INR 46 L

Students looking to study in Singapore can expect to incur a decent fortune & studies are not as cheap as in India, though reasonable enough when compared to certain top institutions in Europe & the US.

The tuition fee at both these universities vary with the course & specialisation. The cost of an MS programme at NUS ranges between INR 20.62 L-INR 36.46 L while the same course at Nanyang costs in the range of INR 22.68 L-INR 39.83 L. 

It can be inferred that MS studies at NUS are slightly cheaper than Nanyang Technlogical University.

The NUS MBA programme is regarded among the best business programs offered by institutes in Asia, ranking #8 in the region as part of the QS World University Rankings 2024. The plus points of the program includes its good reputation, high-quality teaching, and access to alumni community.

NUS offers a variety of taught and research courses in the form of degrees programmes and other programmes, such as:

• Concurrent degree programmes
• Minor programmes
• Joint-degree programmes
• Double-major programmes
• Double-degree programmes
• Part-time programmes

Special Undergraduate Programmes

NUS has partnered with over 300 universities spread across more than 40 countries, which allows students to be a part of the Student Exchange Programmes. Apart from the full-time bachelor’s degree programmes, the undergraduate aspirants may choose from the following list of programmes:

• Student Exchange Programme (SEP)
• NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)
• University Scholars Programme
• University Town College Programme (UTCP)

Courses

Through its 17 faculties, departments and schools, NUS education covers more than 2,000 modules each semester.

National University of Singapore is among the top choice of Indian students to purse MS programme in Singapore. National University of Singapore offers MS programme for the duration of 12 months to 2 years. NUS MS first year tuition fee for Indian students is INR 27 L – INR 46 L.

National University of Singapore is regarded for offering best degree programs at UG and PG levels for its Indian students. NUS offers more than 60 UG, 174+ PG, PhD, and graduate diplomas for its Indian students. The top programs opted by National University of Singapore alumni are listed below-

• Business Administration and Management
• Economics
• Computer Science
• Computational Science
• Finance

As per the data curated from the official university website, the NUS Kent Ridge campus, which also currently happens to be the university's main campus, spans an area of around 150-hectares & houses a number of world class infrastructural facilities including classrooms, laboratories, libraries, sports grounds, recreation halls & dining facilities among others.

No, only NUS students who have an gym membership at NUS, are allowed access. There are exceptions for NUS Staff and the REBOKS guest account users. Students are only allowed to wear sports shoes & footwear such as sandals, slippers in the gym. For safety reason, going barefoot is not allowed.  Students can also cool down at the USC swimming pool.

NUS Student Life is full of diversity, innovation & vibrancy with students visiting from across the globe to pursue respective studies. The institute offers more than 50 student clubs across a range of prominent fields including: Sports, Socio-Cultural Interest Groups & Ground-Up Initiatives.

Some popular clubs include: NUSCreatives, NUSCinema, NUSCPresidents, NUSC EA Sports Football Club (FC) & NUSCBiology among others.

Health

NUS maintains a dedicated centre for Counselling services, to students experiencing any form of distress at the university. Some popular NUS wellness centres include: the NUS Care Unit (NCU), Office of Campus Security (OCS), the Whistleblowing unit, NUSC Residential Team & the NUS University Counselling Services (UCS).

Student Events

Events take place in two formats: External Events that are organised by a third party or an NUS Event that is conducted by the University itself.

The NUS Events can further be divided into: Ask Us Anything Sessions, Information Sessions, Masterclass sessions & Education Fair. These events happen on a monthly basis over the course of an academic year.

NUS Singapore celebrates its culture & heritage via a number of cultural events & student activities such as: Culture Night, Night Cycling, Inter-Block Games & Star 2 Burst.

These events create a celebratory environment full of dancing, singing & delicious food, some events also invite students from other regional universities.

NUS Singapore maintains a stronger Asian and Global Network. NTU offers a better career path for students interested in a career in technology. NUS is better for a career in Consulting, Finance, or Global Roles.

Marketing, Business, IT Analytics, and Strategy are among the popular specialisations at NUS.  NTU stands out for Banking, Business Analytics, and Marketing Management.

NUS (#2) ranks above NTU (#4) as part of the country-level MBA rankings given by Shiksha.

It offers a quality learning environment. More emphasis is given to practical learning as compared to theoretical. The university also maintains a world-class research environment. It uses research to find solutions to global problems related to Ageing, AI, and Cancer. Students also get ample guidance from the career-support department to help them find their dream jobs.

Yes, NUS is considered one of the best Engineering universities globally. Students get access to modern research facilities. The courses are taught by world-class faculty, who are very well-versed in their domain. The university also maintains connections with some of the best companies across industries. Shiksha ranks it the best university for Engineering in Singapore, while QS ranks it #12 globally, for 2025.