National University of Singapore
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National University of Singapore is in Singapore. Tuition for international students: SGD 33,400–SGD 44,450 (≈ US$26,000–34,600) per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: High school (12 years of general education) at least 12 years of general education by July in the year of application; International A-Level good pass in at least four 'Advanced' Level (A2 or final Cash-In) subjects; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Language: IELTS 6.5. Applying: intake: august; application fee SGD 20. Scholarships: 4 from the university; government scholarships: Tuition Grant.
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition SGD 33,400 per year (≈ US$26,000) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship: only for students from Brunei, Indonésie, Cambodge, Laos, Myanmar (Birmanie), Malaisie, Philippines, Thaïlande, Timor oriental, Viêt Nam. Government scholarships for this country: Tuition Grant. |
| Chances of admission | High school (12 years of general education): at least 12 years of general education by July in the year of application. International A-Level: good pass in at least four 'Advanced' Level (A2 or final Cash-In) subjects. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, PTE 62. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 17 févr. (Main round) Last round: Main round, 19 mars. |
| Where and how students live | Singapore · 25 km from SIN airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | Full-time matriculated students holding a Student's Pass may work without a work pass: up to 16 hours a week during the school term, and during vacations. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), 1 year, for recent IHL graduates to remain in Singapore to seek employment after the Student's Pass is cancelled; no local sponsor required. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to support outstanding freshmen from ASEAN member countries (excluding Singapore).”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to support exceptional international students from all countries (except Singapore) with outstanding achievements.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense
Sources (6)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Certain qualifications require you to furnish additional English Language Test Scores in addition to your high school qualifications.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Submit English test scores if at least three IB subjects are taught in non-English language.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT — 4.5 in Overall, Reading, and Writing components”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants may present any of the following to fulfil the English Language requirement”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“IELTS Academic — 6.5 in Overall, Reading, and Writing components”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“PTE Academic — 62 in Overall, Reading, and Writing components”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “English is the medium of instruction at NUS.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from Brunei, Indonésie, Cambodge, Laos, Myanmar (Birmanie), Malaisie, Philippines, Thaïlande, Timor oriental, Viêt Nam
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- Can be combined with other awards: No
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“The ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to support outstanding freshmen from ASEAN member countries (excluding Singapore).”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“ASEAN member countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“100% coverage of subsidised undergraduate tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant - scholarship recipients must take up the MOE Tuition Grant)”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The scholarship will be renewed every semester provided the scholarship recipient maintains a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.50 (or equivalent), and has good conduct.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12NUS College International Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- Can be combined with other awards: No
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“NUS College International Scholarship — Open to citizens of all countries (excluding Singapore) who are applying for admission to NUS College.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“For Single Degree Programmes, coverage of undergraduate tuition fees is capped at the subsidised rate (after receipt of the MOE Tuition Grant)”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“To remain eligible for continuation of the Scholarship, the Scholar (i) if in a programme other than Law, is required to maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“All eligible students applying for undergraduate admission to NUS will be automatically considered.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- Can be combined with other awards: No
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“The NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to support exceptional international students from all countries (except Singapore) with outstanding achievements.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“100% coverage of subsidised undergraduate tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant - scholarship recipients must take up the MOE Tuition Grant)”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Scholarship holders may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary, grant, award or allowance, without prior approval from the University.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The scholarship will be renewed every semester provided the scholarship holder maintains a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (or equivalent) or grades that are within the top 80% of their cohort for Dentistry, Law and Medicine scholarship recipients, and has good conduct.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- Can be combined with other awards: No
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“The Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship is a freshmen scholarship offered to support outstanding Asian students (excluding Singapore citizens).”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“100% coverage of subsidised undergraduate tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant - scholarship recipients must take up the MOE Tuition Grant)”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Scholarship recipients are required to take up the MOE Tuition Grant. Besides this, they may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary, grant, award or allowance.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The scholarship will be renewed every semester, provided the scholar maintains a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.50 (or equivalent), and has good conduct.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Architecture Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Architecture, Dentistry, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture — Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics or Physical Science.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Business Administration Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Single Degree Programme: Business Administration — Majors: Accountancy, Applied Business Analytics, Business Economics, Finance, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Human Capital Management, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Real Estate.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Business Analytics Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Single Degree Programme: Business Analytics — Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Business Artificial Intelligence Systems Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Single Degree Programme: Business Artificial Intelligence Systems — Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Computer Engineering Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Single Degree Programme: Computer Engineering — Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Computer Science (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Single Degree Programme: Common Computer Science Programmes — Majors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Data Science & Economics Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Single Degree Programme: Data Science & Economics.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Data Science and Applied AI · 4 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Data Science and Applied AI (DSAAI) programme at NUS is an interdisciplinary four-year direct Honours undergraduate programme designed to address the demand for data science professionals both locally and globally.”www.stat.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Engineering Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Single Degree Programme: Engineering — Majors: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental and Sustainability Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Infrastructure and Project Management, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Machine Intelligence.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Food Science & Technology Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Single Degree Programme: Food Science & Technology — Year 12 or higher level pass in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematics/Further Mathematics.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Law Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Law — High level of proficiency in the English Language (e.g. General Paper B, IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 700 or AP English Language Grade 4).”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Medicine Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Medicine — Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics. BMAT/UCAT may be required for some qualifications.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | august Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applicants presenting International A-Level (AQA, Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, London, OCR, Oxford International AQA, WJEC) qualification may apply for admission to AY2027/2028 (August 2027 intake) from 16 December 2026 to 17 February 2027.”faq.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | SGD 20 one-time (≈ US$16) (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “A non-refundable application fee of S$10 (all applicants except International Students with International Qualifications) or S$20 (International Students with International Qualifications), inclusive of prevailing Goods & Services Tax, is charged for each application to NUS undergraduate prorammes (except Music).”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Optional (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “You will be updated via email and the Applicant Portal if you are required to attend any admissions interviews/tests for specific programmes or Aptitude-Based Admissions.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“For programmes requiring additional interviews/tests, applicants will be assessed based on their performance at the interviews and/or tests.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Copy of your Passport or Birth Certificate or Identification Card (clearly reflecting your full name and date of birth)”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Copy of all Academic Qualifications”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Singapore
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Tuition Grant
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
Sources (4)
“The Tuition Grant (TG) is provided by the Singapore Government to help students manage the costs of full-time tertiary education in Singapore.”www.moe.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Eligible Singapore Citizens (SC), Singapore Permanent Residents (PR) and international students (IS) enrolled in selected full-time diploma or undergraduate courses at the following Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) may receive it.”www.moe.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“TG recipients pay subsidised tuition fees.”www.moe.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“All international students who receive the tuition grant are required to work in Singapore or in a Singapore-based company for at least three years upon graduation, as part of their service obligation.”www.moe.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — august (International qualifications / IB) | 17 févr.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Academic Year 2027 / 2028 — IB Diploma. Application Period: 16 December 2026 to 17 February 2027.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Academic Year 2027 / 2028 — International Qualifications (except IB Diploma). Application Period: 16 December 2026 to 17 February 2027.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — august (Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level) | 19 marsSource (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Academic Year 2027 / 2028 — Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level. Application Period: 18 February 2027 (Late Afternoon) to 19 March 2027.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Business: SGD 33,400 per year (≈ US$26,000) (2026–27 figure) Computing: SGD 39,700 per year (≈ US$30,900) (2026–27 figure) Design and Engineering: SGD 39,700 per year (≈ US$30,900) (2026–27 figure) Humanities and Sciences: SGD 36,650 per year (≈ US$28,500) (2026–27 figure) Law: SGD 44,450 per year (≈ US$34,600) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | SGD 6,000 per year (≈ US$4,700) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Cost not yet determined Required — cannot be waived |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (12)
“Business — S$33,400 per annum for International Students (all other countries) NOT in receipt of the MOE Tuition Grant”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Students who are not in receipt of the Tuition Grant will have to pay the non-subsidised fee amounts as quoted here (which are inclusive of the prevailing GST).”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Tuition Fees Per Annum (applicable for Academic Year 2026/2027)”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Computing — S$39,700 per annum for International Students (all other countries) NOT in receipt of the MOE Tuition Grant”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Design and Engineering — S$39,700 per annum for International Students (all other countries) NOT in receipt of the MOE Tuition Grant”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Humanities and Sciences — S$36,650 per annum for International Students (all other countries) NOT in receipt of the MOE Tuition Grant”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Law — S$44,450 per annum for International Students (all other countries) NOT in receipt of the MOE Tuition Grant”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Total Estimated Costs excluding Accommodation — S$6,000.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The annual costs below have been derived based on a conservative estimate for a reasonably comfortable lifestyle, excluding the vacation period.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The costs are calculated on an annual basis, excluding the vacation period.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This is a compulsory scheme with no available opt-out option.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Students who are enrolled on a full-time basis are required to subscribe to the university's medical insurance scheme.”www.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “With 4 types of on-campus accommodation – and priority for all first-year international students who apply before the deadline”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Full-time matriculated students holding a Student's Pass may work without a work pass: up to 16 hours a week during the school term, and during vacations. government rule Source (5)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “You can work during your vacation without a work pass if you meet all of the following criteria:”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“You are a full-time matriculated or registered student in one of the institutions listed below.”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“You hold a Student's Pass issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“You can work during the school term without a work pass if you meet all of the following criteria:”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“It is for a maximum of 16 hours a week.”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 16 government rule Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “You can work during the school term without a work pass if you meet all of the following criteria:”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“It is for a maximum of 16 hours a week.”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Co-operative (Co-op) Education Programme at NUS formally integrates academic studies with relevant work experience, where students complete multiple internship stints alternating with regular academic semesters over their four-year candidature at NUS.”www.stat.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Co-operative education is optional.”www.stat.nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), 1 year, for recent IHL graduates to remain in Singapore to seek employment after the Student's Pass is cancelled; no local sponsor required. government rule Source (4)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Graduate from an Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) Seeking Employment scheme supports foreign graduates who wish to remain in Singapore to explore job opportunities.”www.ica.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“If you are a recent Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) graduate, you must obtain a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) under this scheme to legally remain in Singapore for a period of time after your Student's Pass is cancelled.”www.ica.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“You do not require a local sponsor for this application.”www.ica.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Upon the expiry of your Student Pass, apply for a 1-year Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) at the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority to remain in Singapore to find employment.”www.moe.gov.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “CDPs involve a combination of a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the same Faculty/School or from two different Faculties/Schools and allow a student to pursue a Bachelor's and a Master's degree concurrently.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“a student could graduate in four and a half to five years with both degrees, something which would normally take between five and a half and six years if pursued separately.”nus.edu.sg ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| City / state | Singapore |
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| Nearest major airport | Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), about 25 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q738236 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).