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International students can apply for the National University of Singapore admission 2025 through the official website by the deadline. Applicants must submit the admission application by the deadline to study UG and PG courses. The National University of Singapore admission deadline for the College of Design and Engineering is Jan 01, 2025.

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NUS Courses & Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(42 courses)
INR 19 L - 37 L
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 85 - 92, IELTS: 6 - 6.5, GMAT: 650 & Above
MBA/PGDM(21 courses)
INR 20 L - 62 L
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 85 - 100, IELTS: 6 - 7, GMAT
B.E. / B.Tech(15 courses)
INR 11 L - 25 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
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Q:   How can Indian students get into NUS?

A: 

The minimum program-wise eligibility criteria that international applicants need to meet before applying to the National University of Singapore are given below:

Undergraduate Level Eligibility Requirements

Basic Education:

  • Class 12 Central Board or other State Board with impressive grades in all five major subjects (including English)

Exam Name 

Score

GRE:

  • Minimum overall 6.5 bands with 6.5 in Reading and Writing components

TOEFL

  • Minimum score of 92-93 for internet-based or 580 for paper-based

GRE:

    62 with 62 in Reading and Writing components

MUET

  • Minimum 200

SAT

  • A minimum score of 600 for evidence-based Reading and Writing section and 650 for the mathematics section

ACT

  • A minimum composite score of 29 with a minimum of 8 in the Writing component

Note: Students may also support their English proficiency with an SAT score alone.

Graduate Level Eligibility Requirements

Basic Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with honors 

English Proficiency :

Test Name 

Score 

GRE:

  • Minimum 6 bands for MS
  • Minimum 6.5 bands for MBA

TOEFL

  • A minimum score of 85–92 for MS
  • A minimum score of 100 for an MBA

Standardized Exams (either of):

Exam name 

Score 

GRE:

  • A minimum score of 650 (must for MBA)

GRE:

  • A minimum score of 320 in Verbal and Quantitative and 3.5 in Analytical (optional)

Note: Indian applicants may submit their GATE score with a minimum score of 90% instead of GRE or GMAT to apply to NUS. Also, GRE:

    GRE:
     requirements can be waived off in exceptional cases such as in the case of applicants holding a work experience of more than 10 years. In this case, they must also show their powerful performance in academic history and score impressively well in the interview rounds.

Q:   What is the best course in NUS?

A: 

NUS Singapore offers around 150 courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Some popular courses at the university are MBA, LLM, MBBS, BDS, MEng, etc. The below table includes the ranking of some popular courses at the university by QS:

Courses

2023

2024

Accounting and Finance

14

14

Architecture and Built Environment

7

5

Art and Design

34

33

Biological Sciences

16

16

Communication and Media Studies

23

24

Engineering and Technology

16

13

Global MBA

26

24

Law and Legal Studies

12

12

Masters in Business Analytics

11

10

Mathematics

13

10

Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

10

7

Medicine

20

18

Nursing

28

20

Performing Arts

48

41

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

10

14

Physics and Astronomy

25

17

Politics

11

11

Sociology

7

14

 

Q:   How hard is it to get into NUS as an international student?

A: 

The acceptance rate for NUS is less than 10% which means there is tough competition and students with excellent academic records can only get admitted there. Out of 100 only 10 students are able to get the chance. With a typically low acceptance rate, NUS is a highly competitive institution. The university receives thousands of applications each year, especially from within Asia. However, due to a limited number of seats in every class, the acceptance rate drops to only 5% or approximately Although the acceptance depends on course to course availability and requirements. 

Q:   What is the application fee of NUS?

A: 

The application fee is S$20 (plus the applicable Goods and Services Tax).  Please keep in mind that money must be received by the application's deadline. The application cost is non-refundable. Several modes are available:

  • S$10 by electronic payment using Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, AliPay, or PayNow. This payment method does not accept debit cards. After you have submitted your application, you can make your payment using the Online Payment option on the Acknowledgement Page. You can also make your payment by logging in to the Applicant Portal with your application number and PIN.

In addition to this, international students also need to fulfill the other requirements set by the university like submitting their GMAT / GRE scores along with proof of English language proficiency. You also need to submit a set of official transcripts of your previous academic credentials issued by the registrar of the institution you attended. Your transcripts should be in the English language. Along with this, you also need to submit a Resume clearly indicating dates of employment in Month/Year format.

Q:   What is the fee of NUS courses for Indian students?

A: 

National University of Singapore tuition fees vary from INR 11 L to INR 1 Cr for international students. Applicants can pursue first-year of UG courses in between INR 11 L and INR 1 Cr and PG courses in between INR 16 L and INR 92 L. The below table includes the first-year fees of NUS courses:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS

INR 20 L - 38 L

MBA/PGDM

INR 20 L - 64 L

PG Certificate

INR 11 L - 27 L

B.E. / B.Tech

INR 12 L - 26 L

BBA

INR 20 L - 26 L

B.A.

INR 11 L - 26 L

B.Sc.

INR 12 L - 23 L

MIM

INR 20 L - 47 L

MBBS

INR 1 Cr

B.Arch

INR 26 L

BSN

INR 25 L

MDS

INR 65 L

BDS

INR 26 L

Executive MBA/PGDM

INR 92 L

MEng

INR 46 L

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Q:   What is the fee of NUS courses for Indian students?

A: 

National University of Singapore tuition fees vary from INR 11 L to INR 1 Cr for international students. Applicants can pursue first-year of UG courses in between INR 11 L and INR 1 Cr and PG courses in between INR 16 L and INR 92 L. The below table includes the first-year fees of NUS courses:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS

INR 20 L - 38 L

MBA/PGDM

INR 20 L - 64 L

PG Certificate

INR 11 L - 27 L

B.E. / B.Tech

INR 12 L - 26 L

BBA

INR 20 L - 26 L

B.A.

INR 11 L - 26 L

B.Sc.

INR 12 L - 23 L

MIM

INR 20 L - 47 L

MBBS

INR 1 Cr

B.Arch

INR 26 L

BSN

INR 25 L

MDS

INR 65 L

BDS

INR 26 L

Executive MBA/PGDM

INR 92 L

MEng

INR 46 L

Q:   How much does it cost to study at National University of Singapore?

A: 

The National University of Singapore cost depends on the program and other expenses for international students. Applicants must manage their living expenses along with other miscellaneous expenses while studying at NUS. The below table includes the tuition fees of popular courses with other expenses:

NUS

courses

Tuition

Range

Transportation Range

Hostel

Range

Books and

supplies Range

Miscellaneous Expenses

and Fees Range

Personal Expenses Range

BE/BTech

11.3L

49.4K

2.65L

24.7K

14.3K - 11.03K

1.36L

BSc

11.3L

49.5K

2.66L

24.7K

14.3K - 11.03K

1.36L

BBA

11.3L - 12.9L

49.5K

2.66L

24.7K

14.3K - 11.03K

1.36L

MA

24.2L

92.9K

6.05L

N/A

22.9K

N/A

MArch

24.55L

92.9K

6.05L

2.16L

22.9K

2.16L

MBA/PGDM

41.4L - 58.7L

92.9K

6.05L

2.04L - 2.16L

9.6K - 22.9K

2.16L - 2.23L

BBA

11.3L - 12.9L

49.5K

2.6L

24.7K

14.3K - 11.03K

1.36L

MIM

27.8L - 40.2L

92.9K

6.05L

2.16L

10.2K - 22.9K

2.16L

MS

27.7L - 34.6L

92.9K

6.05L

2.04L - 2.16L

10.2K - 22.9K

2.16L - 2.23L

Q:   What is the cost of living in NUS for international students?

A: 

Cost of Living at NUS for international students

Given below is an idea of the annual cost required to stay at NUS:

Items

Cost* (in SGD)

On-campus accommodation (single/double occupancy)

2,800–5,500

Meals

2,600

Personal expenses

2,200

Transportation within Singapore

800

Average cost of books and supplies

400

Total estimated costs excluding accommodation

6,000

Total estimated costs including accommodation

10,400

Source: National University of Singapore

*Cost is subject to change with progressive years. We recommend students to check the latest cost on the university website.

Q:   What is the application fee of NUS?

A: 

First of all, NUS is one of the most competitive universities with the lowest acceptance rate in Singapore

The application fees for the NUS IS 20$ and it is non refundable payment.

It's around 1640 something in India for the application fees in NUS.

Q:   How much is a Master's in computing at NUS?

A: 

The application fee for NUS is S$20 but for MS in Computing is S$100 which is non-refundable. Admission to the programme is based on a competitive process. Acceptance of the offer is subject to a non-refundable and non-transferable acceptance fee of S$5,000 (excluding applicable GST), which will be applied to your tuition expenses.

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.5/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Stressful
Student Views
  • 100% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships4.5
Part time work4
Post study jobs4
Quality of faculty5
Student Life4.5
Value for money4.5
Public transportation5
Safety5
Indian Food4
Permanent Immigration4
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Master in Computing (Computer Science Specialisation) - Batch of 2024
4.4
Intellectually challenging place.
Tips: Students should be ready to study a lot. They should be mentally ready to take difficult subjects and work on a lot of assignments and projects in all subjects simultaneously. The most important thing is the heavy competition you will be facing from your peers. Don't be afraid of it, but don't take it easy as well. I didn't avail of any scholarships. I am very satisfied with this university.
Likes (Student Life): I spend most of my time studying at college. I enjoy studying, working on projects and coding. I am also part of many clubs and thus I am happy with my current student life. Almost all events like sports, music, traditional events and many more are organised in the college. I participate in events that I like. There are technical and non-technical clubs, both on the campus.
Dislikes (Indian Food): I find more restaurants serving Chinese cuisine in my area (Clementi). However, if you travel to places like Little India, you will definitely find more Indian food stalls there, but as you move away from Little India, the count of stalls reduces. In my college, I find hardly 2-3 Indian food stalls.
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Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics - Batch of 2024
4.5
NUS is a university which rewards you for what you put into it.
Tips: You can get a lot of scholarships/bond to lower the cost of tuition fees at NUS. I think I'm pretty adaptable, so transitioning to living in Singapore was not a problem at all, and while there have been high highs and low lows, all in all, I'm quite happy with my university life.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The statistics faculty is very diverse and quite friendly. The course material taught is a great balance between practical and theoretical knowledge. The other courses I've taken outside of Science have also been amazing with some great faculty. Of course, there will be some professors you may not connect with, but I've not had a problem like that really.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): I can't really answer this question accurately as I haven't graduated yet, but from what I've seen of previous classes you will definitely be able to find a good job in Singapore as long as you are applying to a good selection of companies. The employment rate in my faculty is extremely high.
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NUS FAQs 2025

Q:   How would you compare the National University of Singapore with Oxford University or MIT?

A: 

National University and MIT are two top-ranked universities in the USA and the National University of Singapore is a top-ranked university in Singapore. All three offer quality education to international students with better placement opportunities. The below table includes a comparison between these three in terms of tuition fees:

UniversitiesFirst-Year Tuition Fees
National University of Singapore INR 11 L to INR 1 Cr
Oxford UniversityINR 14 L to INR 93 L
MITINR 35 L to INR 1 Cr

Q:   What is student reviews about National University of Singapore?

A: 

NUS University gets an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5.0 by verified students for quality education, student life, value for money, etc. The below table includes the distribution of National University of Singapore reviews:

ComponentsRating out of 5.0
Safety5.0
Quality of faculty5.0
Public transportation5.0
Student Life & Value for money4.5

Q:   What is the tuition fee for international students to pursue Masters at National University of Singapore?

A: 

National University of Singapore tuition fees for master's courses is vary between INR 20 L to INR 65 L for first-year. The below table includes the list of NUS master's courses with first-year fees:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS

INR 20 L - 38 L

MBA/PGDM

INR 20 L - 64 L

MIM

INR 20 L - 47 L

MDS

INR 65 L

Executive MBA/PGDM

INR 92 L

MEng

INR 46 L

Q:   What is the fee for M.S at National University of Singapore?

A: 

The National University of Singapore MS fees vary between INR 20 L and INR 38 L for first-year. The university offers quality education at an affordable cost to international students. The below table includes the list of NUS MS specializations with first-year fees:

NUS MS SpecializationsFirst Year Fees
Master of Computing - Artificial IntelligenceINR 37.27 L
Master of Computing - Information SystemsINR 26.02 L
Master of Arts in Urban DesignINR 23.76 L
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Answered 3 weeks ago

According to the National University of Singapore MBA 2022 statistics, 93% of students received at least one job offer. The average post-MBA salary is USD 77,109 (Around INR 65 lakh). The top recruiters of this university's graduates are Amazon, Amcor, Boston Consulting Group, Dell, Deloitte, EY, Go

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International students who wish to study at NUS University must submit below documents for UG and PG admission:

Documents for UG admission

  • Academic documents
  • English language test score
  • SAT/ACT score
  • A copy of official identification documents

Documents for PG admission

  • Academic documents
  • English language t

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Chandra Shekhar

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Answered a month ago

International students are eligible for National University of Singapore Scholarships once they apply for admission to UG and PG courses. The below table includes the number of scholarships available for students:

Scholarships

Eligibility

Awards

ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship

  • Citizens of an ASEAN member country
  • Have good co-curricular activities record
  • Possess outstanding high school results
  • Subsidized tuition fees
  • SGD 5,800 or INR 3.72 L annual living allowance
  • SGS 1,750 or INR  1.12 L one-time computer allowance upon enrolment
  • SGD 3,000 or INR 1.92 L annual accommodation allowance

Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship

  • Citizens of an ASEAN member country
  • Have good co-curricular activities record
  • Possess outstanding high school results
  • Subsidized tuition fees
  • SGD 6,000 or INR 3.85 L annual living allowance
  • SGS 1,750 or INR  1.12 L one-time computer allowance upon enrolment
  • SGD 200 or INR 12,847 one-time settling-in allowance upon enrolment

NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship

  • Citizens of an ASEAN member country
  • Have good co-curricular activities record
  • Possess outstanding high school results
  • Subsidized tuition fees
  • SGD 5,800 or INR 3.72 L annual living allowance
  • SGS 1,750 or INR  1.12 L one-time computer allowance upon enrolment
  • SGD 5,000 or INR 3.21 L annual accommodation allowance

Commonwealth Scholarship

  • Master’s students at NUS
  • Commonwealth students
  • Candidate must first, be eligible for MOE Subsidy

Up to SGD 2,700 or INR 1.73 L / Month

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship

  • Master’s students at NUS
  • At least 2 years of full-time professional working experience

Typical award period for Master's (Coursework) Students are 2 years

FASS Scholarship in Buddhist Studies

  • Master’s students at NUS
  • Must meet GPA and ELP requirements
  • GRE is only compulsory for Master’s applicants to the Department of Psychology & the Department of Social Work

Up to SGD 2,300 or INR 1.47 L (award period for Master's (Research) Students 2 year)

Read more about the Scholarships in Singapore for Indian Students

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International get admission to the National University of Singapore if they meet the admission eligibility of the program and submit an online application by NUS deadline. Applicants must fulfill program-specific requirements and meet the NUS English requirements to get admission. Mentioned below ar

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International students can apply to the NUS MS program by submitting an online application through the official website. Applicants must submit the admission application by the program deadline and pay a non-refundable application fee to submit the application. The below infographic includes the ste

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