Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | SGD 21,400/year with MOE Tuition Grant (most programmes, 2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
The National University of Singapore is Singapore’s oldest university and one of the highest-ranked universities in Asia. It is a public research university with campuses at Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram, teaching across engineering, computing, science, business, law, medicine, arts and social sciences. NUS is known for strong research, close links with industry and government, and a large international student community. Its location in Singapore, a major Asian business and technology hub, is a large part of its appeal.
Course Fees
| Programme | Tuition fee (per year, 2026/27) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most programmes (with MOE Tuition Grant) | SGD 21,400 | With the MOE Tuition Grant — see the grant note below. |
| Business (with MOE Tuition Grant) | SGD 22,200 | With the grant. |
| Law (with MOE Tuition Grant) | SGD 30,450 | With the grant. |
| Business (without grant) | SGD 33,400 | Without the grant. |
| Computing and Engineering (without grant) | SGD 39,700 | Without the grant. |
| Law (without grant) | SGD 44,450 | Without the grant. |
Fees are fixed for the cohort, so the rate does not change during the degree. Graduate tuition varies by programme. Check the exact fee for your programme on the official NUS fees page before applying: National University of Singapore official website.
Student Reviews
We do not publish student reviews written by us, and we do not invent ratings. Read what students and visitors actually say on the university’s real Google Maps reviews: National University of Singapore on Google Maps. If you have studied at NUS and want to share your experience with future applicants, tell us through our Admission Inquiry page.
Admission Process
International applicants apply online for the August intake. For August 2027 entry the application window for international qualifications runs from 16 December 2026 to 17 February 2027. Applicants need strong school-leaving results and programme-specific subjects, and English proof where the previous education was not in English. Some programmes ask for an interview or an aptitude test. Graduate admission needs a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and research programmes may ask for GRE scores. The MOE Tuition Grant, which lowers tuition substantially, is available to international students who agree to work in Singapore for three years after graduation.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 December 2026 – 17 February 2027 | Application window for international qualifications (August 2027 entry) |
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Placements and Careers
NUS does not publish a single overall placement or employment rate that we can verify, so none is given here. The university’s careers service supports students and graduates with advice, events and employer connections — see the official NUS website for the latest careers information. Do not rely on employment figures quoted on other websites: they are not verified here.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2026 place NUS at 8th in the world, the highest-ranked university in Asia in that ranking. Its business school holds the major international business school accreditations, and its engineering and computing subjects are ranked among the best in the world.
Campus Gallery
The featured image above shows University Hall on the NUS Kent Ridge campus — a verified photograph of the university’s own campus. No additional gallery photographs have been added yet: extra campus photos will be added only once each one is verified as NUS’s own campus. If you have a freely-licensed photograph of the NUS campus, tell us through the Admission Inquiry page.
Campus and Infrastructure
NUS has campuses at Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram. The main Kent Ridge campus occupies about 150 hectares. Campus facilities, libraries, housing and sports vary by campus — check the official pages of the campus you are interested in for the current details.
Faculties and Departments
NUS teaches across engineering, computing, science, business, law, medicine, arts and social sciences, in 16 faculties and schools. Popular undergraduate areas include Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Life Sciences, Economics and Law.
Compare with Similar Universities
Compare universities side by side with our Compare Universities tool — pick any two universities and see their fees, rankings, intakes and degree levels together. NUS is the only university in Singapore on this site. The closest peers on this site by level and subject are in South Korea: Seoul National University (QS 2026: joint 38th in the world) and KAIST (THE 2026: 70th in the world).
Frequently Asked Questions
How and when do I apply to NUS?
International applicants apply online for the August intake. For August 2027 entry, the application window for international qualifications runs from 16 December 2026 to 17 February 2027.
How much is tuition at NUS?
For 2026/27, annual tuition with the MOE Tuition Grant is SGD 21,400 for most programmes, SGD 22,200 for Business and SGD 30,450 for Law. Without the grant, annual tuition is SGD 33,400 for Business, SGD 39,700 for Computing and Engineering, and SGD 44,450 for Law. Fees are fixed for the cohort.
What is the MOE Tuition Grant?
A Singapore government grant that lowers tuition substantially for international students. In return, recipients agree to work in Singapore for three years after graduation. Check the official NUS admissions page for the current terms and how to apply for the grant.
What English proof does NUS ask for?
English proof is needed where your previous education was not in English. The accepted tests and scores vary by programme — check the requirements on your programme’s official page on nus.edu.sg, as no single score is stated here.
What can I study at NUS?
Popular undergraduate areas include Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Life Sciences, Economics and Law. Graduate admission needs a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and research programmes may ask for GRE scores.
Scholarships
MOE Tuition Grant — a Singapore government grant (not a scholarship) that lowers tuition substantially for international students, in return for working in Singapore for three years after graduation. SINGA — Singapore International Graduate Award — for PhD study in Singapore; see the Singapore International Graduate Award on this site. NUS’s own scholarships are listed on the official NUS website — check the funding pages on nus.edu.sg for the current awards. Open and closed status is shown on each scholarship’s own page; expired awards are never shown as open.
Address and Location
National University of Singapore
21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077
Telephone: +65 6516 6666