National University of Singapore: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #81 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #5 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 8 | In Singapore |
| #1 of 8 | In Singapore City |
| #4 of 1,202 | For Construction Management |
| Top100 | For 162 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 30,098
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- nus.edu.sg
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 23%*
* The National University of Singapore is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) with Advanced ('A') level or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semester 1 (August to End November, Early December) Semester 2 (January to May) Special Term (May to August) |
| Enrollment | 30,098 |
| Full time employee | 2,555 |
| Student:staff ratio | 12:1 |
Research profile
National University of Singapore is a world-class research university with 231,992 scientific papers published and 8,035,566 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Materials Science.
National University of Singapore majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1099 | 4001 |
| 1993 | 1279 | 4815 |
| 1994 | 1494 | 5889 |
| 1995 | 1645 | 7160 |
| 1996 | 1648 | 8532 |
| 1997 | 2082 | 10780 |
| 1998 | 2115 | 12539 |
| 1999 | 2544 | 15374 |
| 2000 | 2914 | 19653 |
| 2001 | 3121 | 22853 |
| 2002 | 4819 | 32690 |
| 2003 | 4735 | 40112 |
| 2004 | 5019 | 48474 |
| 2005 | 5474 | 62352 |
| 2006 | 5782 | 79639 |
| 2007 | 5772 | 93320 |
| 2008 | 6206 | 112902 |
| 2009 | 6762 | 136557 |
| 2010 | 7332 | 161514 |
| 2011 | 7722 | 195128 |
| 2012 | 8490 | 229831 |
| 2013 | 8978 | 266042 |
| 2014 | 9397 | 308455 |
| 2015 | 9460 | 337039 |
| 2016 | 9748 | 368828 |
| 2017 | 10214 | 410283 |
| 2018 | 10797 | 462670 |
| 2019 | 11851 | 536405 |
| 2020 | 13764 | 669522 |
| 2021 | 13669 | 781642 |
| 2022 | 13392 | 798588 |
| 2023 | 13837 | 842286 |
| 2024 | 11560 | 849406 |
Tuition
The tuition table for National University of Singapore gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Singapore Citizens) | S$8,200 - S$9,250 |
| Undergraduate (Permanent Residents) | S$11,100 - S$16,700 |
| Undergraduate (International Students) | S$17,600 - S$50,800 |
| Graduate (Singapore Citizens) | S$4,000 - S$18,000 |
| Graduate (Permanent Residents) | S$5,000 - S$27,000 |
| Graduate (International Students) | S$12,500 - S$42,400 |
All costs are in Singapore dollars (S$).
The National University of Singapore has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National University of Singapore.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Asian Studies, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Finance, Food Science, Food Technology, Geography (Human), History, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, International Studies, Japanese, Law, Literature, Malay, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Modern Languages, Music, Nursing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Real Estate, Social Work, Sociology, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Statistics, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Commercial Law, Comparative Law, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Conducting, Dentistry, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography (Human), Geological Engineering, Health Sciences, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Immunology, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Law, Japanese, Law, Leadership, Linguistics, Literature, Malay, Management, Marine Engineering, Maritime Law, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Microbiology, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Real Estate, Safety Engineering, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning, Transport Management, Water Management |
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Architecture, Asian Studies, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Geography (Human), History, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Japanese, Law, Literature, Malay, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Nursing, Oncology, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Social Work, Sociology, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Statistics |
National University of Singapore alumni
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Lee Kuan Yew
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerautobiographerstatespersonphilosopher
- Biography
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Lee Kuan Yew GCMG CH SPMJ DK, often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporean statesman, politician, and lawyer who served as the Minister Mentor between 2004 to 2011, Senior Minister between 1990 to 2004 and first prime minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. He served as the secretary-general of the People's Action Party (PAP) from 1954 to 1992 and was the member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong Pagar from 1955 until his death in 2015. Lee is widely recognised as the founding father of the modern Singaporean state, and for his leadership in transforming it into a highly developed country during his tenure.
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Mahathir Mohamad
- Occupations
- physicianpoliticianwriterautobiographer
- Biography
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Mahathir bin Mohamad is a Malaysian politician, author, and physician who served as the fourth and seventh Prime Minister of Malaysia. He held office from 1981 to 2003 and later from 2018 to 2020 for a cumulative total of 24 years, making him the country's longest-serving prime minister. Before becoming premier, he served as deputy prime minister and in other cabinet positions. He was a Member of Parliament for Langkawi from 2018 to 2022, Kubang Pasu from 1974 to 2004, and Kota Setar Selatan from 1964 to 1969. His political career has spanned more than 75 years, from joining protests opposing citizenship policies for non-Malays in the Malayan Union in the 1940s to forming the Gerakan Tanah Air coalition in 2022. He was granted the soubriquet "Father of Modernisation" ("Bapa Pemodenan") for his pivotal role in transforming the country's economy and infrastructure. Mahathir played a pivotal role in leading the opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan to victory in the 2018 general elections. At the age of 99, he is currently the oldest living former Malaysian prime minister.
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Halimah Yacob
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Halimah binti Yacob is a Singaporean politician and lawyer who held the office of the eighth president of Singapore from 2017 to 2023, making history as the first woman to serve in this role.
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Nguyễn Xuân Phúc
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Nguyễn Xuân Phúc is a Vietnamese former politician who served as the 11th president of Vietnam from 2021 until his resignation in 2023 amidst a series of corruption scandals. He also was the seventh prime minister from 2016 until 2021 and served as a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam for 3 terms from 2011 until his resignation in 2023.
National University of Singapore faculties and divisions
| Conservatory : Music | Music, Music Theory and Composition, Opera |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Communication Studies, Economics, English, European Studies, Geography (Human), History, Japanese, Literature, Malay, Media Studies, Multimedia, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Theatre |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dental Technology, Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Engineering | Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Ethics, Justice Administration, Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pharmacy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : NUS College | Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Yale-NUS College | Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Economics, History, International Studies, Literature, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology |
| Graduate School : Integrative Sciences and Engineering | Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| Graduate School : Public Health | Public Health |
| Graduate School : Public Policy | Administration, Public Administration |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration |
| School : Computing | Business Computing, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, E-Business/Commerce, Information Technology, Media Studies |
| School : Design and Environment | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Real Estate |
| School : Duke-NUS Medical School | Medicine |
| School : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Surgery |
General information
| Alternative names | NUS 新加坡国立大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1905 |
| Accreditation | Singapore Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Towards a Global Knowledge Enterprise |
| Colors | orange, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road Singapore, 119077 Singapore |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,866,000 |