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.
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Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (7)
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Financial Engineering
- M.Sc. Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Business & Management (4)
- M.Sc. Financial Engineering
- M.Sc. Supply Chain Management
Law (4)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Sc. Mathematics
About
Education
Infinite possibilities. We offer a global and Asian experience that is broad, deep and rigorous. An NUS education is recognised as among the best in Asia, and the world. Whichever undergraduate or graduate programme you choose, your experience will be intellectually fulfilling within and outside the classroom.
Research
Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is internationally respected for its high-quality multi-disciplinary research in science, technology and the humanities — and, increasingly, at the interfaces between these areas. In 2016, NUS rose two positions to the 24th spot in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, the best performance achieved to date. NUS performed well and maintained a strong 12th position in this year’s QS World University Rankings. The University was also named the top institution in Asia for the second year running in both ranking exercises.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
11 4
2018
15 -3
2017
12
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
23 -1
2018
22 2
2017
24
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
85 6
2017
91 -8
2016
83
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
38 5
2017
43
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
From Halls of Residence to Student Residences to Residential Colleges, enhance your university experience when you live on campus.
Library services
The NUS Libraries comprises eight libraries, six of which are located at Kent Ridge. The EAI and C J Koh Law Libraries are located at Bukit Timah. Together, they support teaching and research for various schools, faculties and their graduate divisions as well as administrative units and research institutes.
Student Life
Campus life
The Halls are known for their vibrant CCA, rich history and culture. Living in the halls is akin to having another family in school altogether. Each hall has its own distinct culture and is led by a hall master and an elected hall committee. Meals are catered and residents are required to subscribe to the meal plan. Residents are expected to participate actively in hall activities.
Sports facilities
Nurture your current capabilities and take on bigger capacities in life. Meaningful opportunities for intellectual, leadership and personal development are provided in a vibrant and dynamic campus setting.
Student clubs
Maximize your potential and be all you can be outside classroom. Whether it is culture, music, research, adventure or something else that you seek, a thriving, vibrant community of student organisations awaits you.
Accreditation
Accredited by AACSB and EQUIS
The Global Study Awards
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Student Reviews
Yale-NUS
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good facilities, so far have encountered good profs, diverse people, good dining hall, high level of concern for society and social issues as a school
Local Student's Experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great facilities, helpful staff and some interesting courses. Lecturers are generally quite friendly too!
From a Singaporean studying in NUS
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
If you are searching for an academic rigorous and challenging study experience, as well as an opportunity to live amongst people from multiple backgrounds and ethnicities; NUS is the place to go.