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National University of Singapore

Singapore, Singapore ONE Pass + S Pass routes solid Public Est. 1905 Suburban

QS #8THE #15
#8
QS World Ranking
10%
Acceptance Rate
42,000
Total Students
~14,500
International students (35%)

About

Asia's top university; strong across all disciplines

Type
Public
Founded
1905
Campus
Suburban
Total students
42,000
International students
~14,500 (35%)
Acceptance
10%
Intl applications

Notable Alumni

Tony TanGoh Chok TongTharman ShanmugaratnamS. IswaranSim Wong Hoo (Creative)

Admissions Snapshot

Indicative cutoffs and deadlines. Always confirm on the official admissions page.

Test Cutoffs

SAT1450+A-LevelsAAAIB38+IELTS6.5–7.0TOEFL92–100GRE320+ (most MS)GMAT670+ (MBA)

Eligibility

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level or equivalent; Indian 12th: 90%+ typical with strong PCM; interview for some courses.

Intake Deadlines

Aug β€” UGFeb (international)
Aug β€” PGNov–Mar (varies)

Payback math at National University of Singapore

Total program cost vs median annual salary, using Quantum Computing Researcher as the proxy career. Lower payback = better ROI.

Payback for Quantum Computing Researcher
1.2 yrs
fast payback band
Total cost: β‚Ή1.6 Cr
Median salary: β‚Ή1.4 Cr
Program: BSc Environmental Studies

Payback = total program cost Γ· (median annual salary βˆ’ annual living cost). This uses Quantum Computing Researcher as the proxy career; for the full per-role payback grid see the Quantum Computing Researcher career page.

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Scholarships Available

Scholarships matched to National University of Singapore or SINGAPORE. Check eligibility on the official page before applying.

ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship official β†—
UG Β· Outstanding academic records and leadership Β· Full tuition + S$5,800 annual living allowance
Full tuition + stipend
Science & Technology Scholarship official β†—
UG Β· Engineering/Science applicants from Asian countries Β· Full tuition + S$6,000 annual allowance
Full tuition + stipend
NTU Nanyang Scholarship official β†—
UG Β· Outstanding academic and leadership; UG Β· Full tuition + S$6,500/yr living
Full funding
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1 student review Β· avg from testimonials

Studying in Singapore πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬

Estimated Costs

  • Tuition (with grant)SGD 8,000 – 15,000 / year
  • Tuition (without grant)SGD 20,000 – 45,000 / year
  • Living CostsSGD 10,000 – 18,000 / year
  • Student Pass FeeSGD 90

Visa & Work

  • Visa TypeStudent Pass
  • Tuition Grant Bond3-year work commitment for subsidized fees
  • Post-StudyLTVP for job search
  • Work Rights16 hr/wk during term with approval

Admissions

  • Major IntakeAugust
  • Secondary IntakeJanuary
  • ApplicationDirect to universities
  • Tests AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, SAT/ACT for UG
  • CompetitivenessHighly selective (NUS/NTU)

Student Reviews

u/sg_student reddit
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MS Computer Science Β· Class of 2025
"NUS Computing is top-notch in Asia. Singapore is safe, clean, and well-connected. Career opportunities in fintech and tech are abundant. Good scholarships for Indians."
Pros
  • Safe country
  • Strong tech industry
  • Scholarships available
Cons
  • Small country can feel limiting
  • Expensive daily life
  • Competitive environment

Data Sources

L2 QS World University Rankings (qs_ranking)
L2 Times Higher Education Rankings (the_ranking)
L1 Official