Singapore · Public research university
National University of Singapore
Singapore · Founded 1905
QS World #8
THE #17
Official site
Acceptance rate
~5-10% for internationals
Total students
38,972
International
~25% (capped by government policy)
Annual tuition
SGD 38,200 - 75,000 / year international UG without subsidy (2025-26)
Asia's #1 university by both QS and THE for several years running. Strong CS and engineering programs, world-class research output, and the lowest tuition (with MOE grant) of any top-10 global university.
Admissions requirements
- Language
- TOEFL iBT 85-100 (program dependent), IELTS 6.5+
- Tests
- SAT 1350+ (NUS recommends 1450+), or A-Levels / IB.
- Deadlines
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- International Undergrad: Mid February (prior year results) - early March
- Financial aid
- ASEAN Undergraduate, Science & Technology, Global Merit Scholarship.
Famous for
Engineering
Business (NUS Business School)
Computer Science
Medicine (Yong Loo Lin)
Public Policy (LKY)
Notable alumni
- Tony Tan (former President)
- Goh Chok Tong (former PM)
Cost estimate
$42,000 / year
Tuition $28,000 + living $14,000
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