National University of Singapore (NUS) : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About National University of Singapore (NUS)

A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.

NUS has 17 faculties and schools across three campuses. Its transformative education includes a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. Over 38,000 students from 100 countries enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives. NUS also strives to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative enterprise within its community.

The 17 Schools in NUS include:

Arts and Social Sciences
Business
Computing
Continuing and Lifelong Education
Dentistry
Design and Environment
Duke-NUS Medical School
Engineering
Integrative Sciences and Engineering
Law
Medicine
Music
Public Health
Public Policy
Science
University Scholars Programme
Yale-NUS College

NUS takes an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to research, working with partners from industry, government and academia, to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in NUS’ Schools and Faculties, 30 university-level research institutes and centres, and Research Centres of Excellence cover a wide range of themes including: energy, environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases common among Asians; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems. The University’s latest research focus is to use data sciences, optimisation research and cyber security to support Singapore's Smart Nation initiative.

For more information on NUS, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/

About National University of Singapore (NUS)

A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.

NUS has 17 faculties and schools across three campuses. Its transformative education includes a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. Over 38,000 students from 100 countries enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives. NUS also strives to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative enterprise within its community.

The 17 Schools in NUS include:

Arts and Social Sciences
Business
Computing
Continuing and Lifelong Education
Dentistry
Design and Environment
Duke-NUS Medical School
Engineering
Integrative Sciences and Engineering
Law
Medicine
Music
Public Health
Public Policy
Science
University Scholars Programme
Yale-NUS College

NUS takes an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to research, working with partners from industry, government and academia, to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in NUS’ Schools and Faculties, 30 university-level research institutes and centres, and Research Centres of Excellence cover a wide range of themes including: energy, environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases common among Asians; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems. The University’s latest research focus is to use data sciences, optimisation research and cyber security to support Singapore's Smart Nation initiative.

For more information on NUS, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/

Available programs

National University of Singapore (NUS) offers a distinctively Asian and global experience that is grounded in maximising the potential of students and their future-readiness, and broad-based research excellence that enables beneficial translation.

NUS is also highly regarded for the hallmark rigour and breadth of its academic programmes, innovative entrepreneurship education, and experiential learning. Learning across faculties and disciplines is highly valued and practised, with other cross-disciplinary initiatives available for a well-rounded knowledge base and transferable skills.

Undergraduates will learn countless lessons during their NUS journey. Steeped in an inquisitive culture, students will be nurtured and inspired by pre-eminent thought leaders to think critically and creatively while working synergistically with their peers.

NUS' numerous overseas programmes underscore the global nature of education offered by the University. These expeditions of varying lengths expose participants to a wide range of economic realities and challenges and enable them to experience firsthand how other cultures live, work and play.

Accentuating NUS' transformative global education are programmes that facilitate the pursuit of more than a single degree at a time. Students may choose to do a Concurrent, Double or Joint Degree offered either solely by the University or in collaboration with several of its distinguished partner universities from around the world.

For more information on the full list of NUS undergraduate programmes, please refer here.

Arts and Humanities (6)

BA (Hons) in Chinese Language

BA (Hons) in Chinese Studies

BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics

BA (Hons) in English Literature

BA (Hons) in Global Studies

BA (Hons) in History

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Business and Management (6)

BA (Hons) in Industrial Design

BSc (Hons) in Business Analytics

BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Analytics

BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Economics

BSc (Hons) in Quantitative Finance

BTech (Business Analytics)

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Engineering and Technology (6)

BComp (Hons) in Computer Science

BComp (Hons) in Information Security

BComp (Hons) in Information Systems

BEng (Biomedical Engineering)

BEng (Chemical Engineering)

BEng (Civil Engineering)

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

BSc (Hons) in Life Sciences

BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science

BSc in Nursing

BSocSci (Hons) in Anthropology

BSocSci (Hons) in Psychology

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

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Natural Sciences (6)

BSc (Hons) in Chemistry

BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Technology

BSc (Hons) in Mathematics

BSc (Hons) in Physics

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours)

Social Sciences and Management (6)

BSc (Hons) in Statistics

BSc in Real Estate

BSocSci (Hons) in Communications and New Media

BSocSci (Hons) in Economics

BSocSci (Hons) in Political Science

BSocSci (Hons) in Social Work

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National University of Singapore’s (NUS) graduate programmes are designed to nurture a passion for inquiry and to provide students with the tools to tackle intellectual challenges with confidence and creativity. NUS offers a wide range of graduate programmes catering for a variety of interests, namely:

Doctoral degree programmes which are primarily research-based and are typically the first choice for students who seek depth of knowledge, enjoy creative problem solving, and who aspire to hold high level positions in their respective fields.
Master's degree programmes which are primarily designed to prepare students for the practice of a profession (typically Master's by coursework), or to master a subject area as a precursor to doctoral training (typically Master's by research).
Graduate Diploma provides focused professional training in a specific niche. Graduate Diploma is often favoured by students who seek additional exposure to an area of interest without committing themselves to longer-term further studies.

These programmes offer excellent opportunities for students to further develop their potential as intellectual leaders for a wide range of career paths.

NUS is home to students and faculty members from many countries. Its faculty members have an international reputation for research excellence in many fields. They have built collaborations in research across national borders and disciplines. Some of these collaborations provide opportunities for students to work towards a Ph.D. degree conferred jointly by NUS and an overseas partner university.

For more information on the full list of NUS graduate programmes, please refer here.

Arts and Humanities (6)

MA in Applied and Public History

MA in Architectural Conservation

MA in Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship

MA in English Language and Linguistics

MA in Literary Studies

MA in Southeast Asian Studies

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Business and Management (6)

MSc in Accounting

MSc in Business Analytics

MSc in Data Science and Machine Learning

MSc in Digital Financial Technology

MSc in Environmental Management

MSc in Finance

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Engineering and Technology (6)

MSc in Biomedical Engineering

MSc in Building Performance and Sustainability

MSc in Chemical Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

MSc in Computer Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Combined MD-PhD Track

Duke-NUS MD Program

MD

MD-PhD

MSc in Audiology

MSc in Biomedical Informatics

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Natural Sciences (6)

Joint Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry

MSc in Chemical Sciences

MSc in Food Science and Human Nutrition

MSc in Mathematics (40 MC Programme)

MSc in Mathematics (80 MC Programme)

MSc in Physics (40 MC Programme)

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Juris Doctor (2 year)

Juris Doctor (3 year)

MA in Asian and Global History

MA in Chinese Culture and Language

MSc in Forensic Science

MSc in Real Estate

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Executive MBA (2)

The NUS Executive MBA

The NUS Executive MBA (Chinese)

UCLA - NUS Executive MBA

Full-Time MBA (2)

The NUS MBA

Arts and Humanities (6)

PhD (Architecture)

PhD (Built Environment)

PhD (Chinese Studies)

PhD (Comparative Asian Studies)

PhD (English Language and Linguistics)

PhD (English Literature)

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Business and Management (6)

NUS PhD (Data Science)

PhD (Digital Financial Technology)

PhD in Management

Engineering and Technology (6)

Doctor of Engineering

PhD (Computer Science)

PhD (Engineering)

PhD (Information Systems and Analytics)

PhD (Integrative Sciences and Engineering)

PhD (SCELSE)

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Clinical and Translational Sciences PhD

Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctor of Philosophy Dentistry

Integrated Biology and Medicine PhD

Joint PhD (NUS-Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJ))

Joint PhD (NUS-King's College London (KCL))

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Natural Sciences (6)

Centre for Quantum Technologies PhD Programme

PhD (Chemistry)

PhD (Food Science & Technology)

PhD (Mathematics)

PhD (Physics)

Social Sciences and Management (6)

Joint PhD with KCL

PhD (Communications and New Media)

PhD (Cultural Studies in Asia)

PhD (Economics)

PhD (Law)

PhD (NUS-DSO)

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University information

A good four-year Bachelors’ degree, preferably from Business, Computing, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Science or Statistics;

A good honors or 2 years’ relevant work experience with;

Good quantitative score in GRE/GMAT for overseas degree-holders**

Strong mathematics foundation

Some programming skills with strong programming aptitude

*All credentials will be weighted by the quality of applicants each year. Hence, there is no minimum cut-off for any criterion mentioned above.

**GRE/GMAT will be exempted for applicants who graduated from either of the 4 local universities, i.e. NUS, NTU, SMU, and SUTD.

General

GPA

3.6+

GRE

320+

GMAT

550+

ACT

29+

SAT

1250+

ATAR

90+

International Baccalaureate

37+

PTE Academic

62+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

TOEFL

85+

IELTS

6+

There are 3 campuses in National University of Singapore, i.e. Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram. Most of the NUS MSBA classes are conducted on the Kent Ridge campus or online. The students have access to a wide myriad of services and facilities in the university:

University Sports Centre: This facility houses the multi-purpose sport hall, one indoor swimming pool, one Olympic size outdoor pool, a gym, a tennis court, 2 squash courts on top of the running track and football field, conference and meeting rooms.

Univeristy TownTM (U-Town) Sport Facilities: Located within the Stephen Riady Centre at the UTown, the range of sports facilities includes two multipurpose sports halls, a rock climbing wall, a fitness gym and a recreational pool.

Yusof Ishak House (YIH) Student Hub: Dedicated to promote out-of-class opportunities for students organizations, activities and gathering, there is a dance studio, performance plaza and meeting and discussion rooms.

Bukit Timah Campus Sport Facilities: The facilities in this campus include a swimming pool, running track, indoor courts for badmintons/basketball/table tennis/squash and outdoor courts for tennis/basketball and volleyball. (These are provided by the Ministry of Education but reserved for NUS Students and staff.)

There are 8 libraries in NUS, 7 within the Kent Ride campus and 1 in the Bukit Timah Campus.

The Master of Science in Business Analytics students have also access to the facilities within NUS Business School and NUS Computing. They also have a lounge of their own located in ICube Building itself on the Kent Ridge Campus that comes with meeting areas and light refreshments.

Total students

33,889

UG students

73%

PG students

27%

International students

12,057

UG students

38%

PG students

62%

Total faculty staff

4,554

Domestic staff

35%

Int'l staff

65%

Student life

Students from over 100 countries had studied in NUS and of which more than 15 nationalities were represented in the MSBA programme. (Note: currently approximately 70% of the MSBA students are international and more than 20% of the university’s population is international).

There are various accommodations made available to students. However, as the student population is also large, graduate students pursuing NUS MSBA are advised to source for accommodation on their own. In addition, they may also seek the advice from the alumni community or the Office of Student Affairs.

Within the Masters of Science in Business Analytics programme, there are also student volunteers who form the Business Analytics Club and act as the cohort’s representatives to voice out any concerns pertaining to academic and curriculum, and at the same time organize activities for bonding and staying connected such as hiking, badminton and also fireside chat with the alumni or industrial partners.

Based on the responses received from recently graduated MSBA students, 92.3% of them were employed within 3 months after graduation and 100% of them found jobs within 6 months of graduation. On top of that, all the MSBA students were successfully placed with industrial partner companies for the completion of their capstone projects despite of the global pandemic in 2020, maintaining the 100% capstone project placements year after year since the inception of the programme since 2013.

In addition, the students are free to approach NUS Business School Career Services for help in improving resume writing and interview skills.

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,065 SGD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

17,650 SGD

Other Expenses

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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

National University of Singapore (NUS) is one of the top public universities in Singapore, Singapore. It is ranked #8 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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2012
#25
2014
#24
2015
#22
2016
#12
2017
#12
2018
#15
2019
#11
2020
#11
2021
#11
2022
#11
2023
#11
2024
#8
2025
#8

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211Postgraduate programs

17,650 SGDTuition Fee/year

About National University of Singapore (NUS)

About National University of Singapore (NUS)

Available programs

Bachelor UG

Master PG

MBA

PHD

BA (Hons) in Chinese Language

BA (Hons) in Chinese Studies

BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics

BA (Hons) in English Literature

BA (Hons) in Global Studies

BA (Hons) in History

BA (Hons) in Japanese Studies

BA (Hons) in Malay Studies

BA (Hons) in Philosophy

BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

BA (Hons) in South Asian Studies

BA (Hons) in Southeast Asian Studies

BA (Hons) in Theatre and Performance Studies

BA in Architecture

BSocSci (Hons) in Geography

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA)

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

BA (Hons) in Industrial Design

BSc (Hons) in Business Analytics

BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Analytics

BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Economics

BSc (Hons) in Quantitative Finance

BTech (Business Analytics)

NUS BBA

NUS BBA (Accountancy)

BComp (Hons) in Computer Science

BComp (Hons) in Information Security

BComp (Hons) in Information Systems

BEng (Biomedical Engineering)

BEng (Chemical Engineering)

BEng (Civil Engineering)

BEng (Computer Engineering) - College of Design and Engineering (CDE)

BEng (Computer Engineering) – NUS Computing

BEng (Electrical Engineering)

BEng (Engineering Science)

BEng (Environmental Engineering)

BEng (Industrial & Systems Engineering)

BEng (Infrastructure & Project Management)

BEng (Materials Science & Engineering)

BEng (Mechanical Engineering)

BTech (Chemical Engineering)

BTech (Civil Engineering)

BTech (Cybersecurity)

BTech (Electronics Engineering)

BTech (Industrial & Management Engineering)

BTech (Mechanical Engineering)

BTech (Software Engineering)

BSc (Hons) in Life Sciences

BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science

BSc in Nursing

BSocSci (Hons) in Anthropology

BSocSci (Hons) in Psychology

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

BSc (Hons) in Chemistry

BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Technology

BSc (Hons) in Mathematics

BSc (Hons) in Physics

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours)

BSc (Hons) in Statistics

BSc in Real Estate

BSocSci (Hons) in Communications and New Media

BSocSci (Hons) in Economics

BSocSci (Hons) in Political Science

BSocSci (Hons) in Social Work

BSocSci (Hons) in Sociology

BTech (Supply Chain Management)