Nanyang Technological University
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Nanyang Technological University is in Singapore. Tuition for international students: SGD 36,350–SGD 45,600 (≈ US$28,300–35,600) per year (2026 figure). Standard entry requirements: High school (12 years of formal education) minimum of 12 years of formal education beginning with Primary 1 or equivalent; UK A-levels at least 4 subjects in a single sitting at ‘A’ (A2) level. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: intake: august; application fee SGD 25. Scholarships: 5 from the university; government scholarships: Tuition Grant.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition SGD 45,600 per year (≈ US$35,600) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 3 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship: only for students from Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam. Government scholarships for this country: Tuition Grant. |
| Chances of admission | High school (12 years of formal education): minimum of 12 years of formal education beginning with Primary 1 or equivalent. UK A-levels: at least 4 subjects in a single sitting at ‘A’ (A2) level. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 90, PTE 55. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 20 (Round 1) Last round: Round 2, Mar 19. |
| Where and how students live | Singapore · 35 km from SIN airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| 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. |
| 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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“The Nanyang Global Scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshmen pursuing undergraduate programmes and recognizes students with outstanding academic results, demonstrate strong leadership abilities, and very good co-curricular records.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Open to all nationalities.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (9)“Applicants holding certain high school qualifications are required to submit an approved English language proficiency test, unless otherwise stated under their qualification category.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Submission of an approved English language proficiency test is mandatory for applicants who hold, or are currently pursuing, any of the following qualifications:”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| TOEFL / TOEFL iBT Home Edition | Total Score - 90 or 4.5”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Writing – 25 or 4.5”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Verbal/Speaking – 25 or 4.5”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| IELTS Academic; IELTS UKAI Academic | Overall score - 6.5”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Writing - 6.5, Speaking - 6.5”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Overall score - 55”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Speaking – 55, Writing – 59”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“The ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship is offered by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) for citizens or permanent residents from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), except Singapore.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“* ASEAN comprises Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship covers up to the normal programme duration on condition that the scholarship holder maintain a record of good academic performance and exemplary conduct. Full coverage of subsidised tuition fees”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living allowance of S$5,800 per academic year.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Nanyang Global Scholarship
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“Open to all nationalities.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Full coverage of subsidised tuition fees (after Tuition Grant).”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living allowance of S$6,500 per academic year.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The scholarship covers up to the normal programme duration on condition that the scholarship holder maintain a record of good academic performance and exemplary conduct.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12NTU Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“The NTU Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to outstanding applicants from Asian countries or regions (except Singapore).”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Full coverage of subsidised tuition fees”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living allowance of S$6,000 per academic year.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The NTU Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship covers up to the normal programme duration on condition that the scholarship holder maintain a record of good academic performance and exemplary conduct.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12NTU Talent Scholarship
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“NTU Talent Scholarship is awarded to NTU undergraduates with outstanding talent achievements, including artistic, sporting and leadership/interpersonal talents representing NTU or Singapore or having made a significant societal impact within and outside NTU.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Open to all nationalities.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“NTU Talent Scholarship covers up to the normal programme duration on condition that the scholarship holder maintain a record of good performance and exemplary conduct. Full coverage of subsidised tuition fees”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living allowance of S$6,500 per academic year.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12NTU-USP Scholarship
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“Open to all nationalities.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Full coverage of subsidised tuition fees”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living allowance of S$6,500 per academic year.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The NTU-USP Scholarship covers up to the normal programme duration on condition that the scholarship holder maintain a record of good academic performance and exemplary conduct.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Accountancy · 3 years Source (1)“Through our full-time, three-year Bachelor of Accountancy programme, we will broaden your mind with exciting, flexible career options to pursue beyond accounting.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Business · 4 years Source (2)“Bachelor of Business”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Two enhanced four-year business degrees designed for depth, breadth, flexibility and global exposure”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Communication Studies Source (2)“Bachelor of Communication Studies”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Our Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours) programme gives you the flexibility to focus on one or more areas, including Strategic Communication, Broadcast Media & Cinema Studies, Data Science and Media Studies, or Journalism and Media Policies.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Computing (Hons) in Computer Science · 4 years Source (1)“The Bachelor of Computing (Hons) in Computer Science at NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a 4-year direct honours degree that provides rigorous training in computing fundamentals, algorithms, data systems, and software design.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Computing (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · 4 years Source (2)“Bachelor of Computing (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This 4-year direct honours degree provides rigorous training in statistics, computing, and AI, preparing students to design innovative, data-driven solutions for society’s most pressing challenges.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Computer Engineering · 4 years Source (1)“The Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Computer Engineering at NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a 4-year direct honours programme that fuses computer science and electronic engineering”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering · 4 years Source (1)“Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) with Honours is a four-year programme.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering · 4 years Source (1)“We offer a four-year undergraduate programme leading to the Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, B.Eng. (CBE).”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering · 4 years Source (1)“Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) is a full-time direct honours four-year programme.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Source (2)“Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The Bachelor of Engineering programme is a professional degree programme with a broad-based and flexible curriculum that integrates theory with industrial practice.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering · 4 years Source (1)“Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) with Honours is a four-year programme.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences · 4 years Source (1)“This is a full time four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological Sciences programme.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences · 4 years Source (2)“Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This is a full-time four-year Bachelor of Science programme.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Physics / Applied Physics · 4 years Source (2)“Bachelor of Science in Physics / Applied Physics”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This is a full-time four-year Bachelor of Science programme.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics · 4 years Source (1)“Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics is designed as a four-year course.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 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 (reference) Source (1)“We offer one intake per academic year, with the first term typically commencing in late July.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | SGD 25 one-time (≈ US$19) Source (1)“The application fee is S$15 for Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents and S$25 for international students.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Optional (reference) Source (2)“You may be required to attend an interview/complete a written test, depending on their choice of programme.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“When assessing your application, we will also consider your non-academic achievements and may call you for interviews or tests, depending on the programmes you apply for.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required (reference) Source (2)“English Proficiency - TOEFL iBT/ TOEFL iBT ® Home Edition, SAT, IELTS or PTE Academic or ACT with Writing (if applicable). Please upload score sheet to your Checklist within given deadline as late submission not accepted”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Submission of an approved English language proficiency test is mandatory for applicants who hold, or are currently pursuing, any of the following qualifications:”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (2)“You will need to submit the required supporting documents as detailed in the Checklist, by the stated deadline.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International students: Passport particulars page”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“You will need to submit the required supporting documents as detailed in the Checklist, by the stated deadline.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“High school result slip/certificate/Diploma, e.g. American High School Diploma and transcript”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“TG recipients pay subsidised tuition fees.”www.moe.gov.sg ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application — august | Jan 20 (reference)Source (2)“Our application windows are determined by qualification type. Please refer to the table below:”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All other international qualifications not listed below (including German Abitur, Turkish High School, New Zealand NCEA, Bangladesh HSC, Pakistan HSC, Iran High School Diploma etc.) | Open | 15 Oct 2026 - 20 Jan 2027”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Round 2 — Application — august | Mar 19 (reference)Source (2)“| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma [2][3] | Open | 15 Oct 2026 - 19 Mar 2027”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| UK A-Level certificates/(CIE, Edexcel, OCR, AQA) & WJEC [2][4] | Open | 15 Oct 2026 - 19 Mar 2027”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Round 1 — Scholarship application — august | Jan 20 (reference)Source (2)“The same application period for admissions applies.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All other international qualifications not listed below (including German Abitur, Turkish High School, New Zealand NCEA, Bangladesh HSC, Pakistan HSC, Iran High School Diploma etc.) | Open | 15 Oct 2026 - 20 Jan 2027”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Round 2 — Scholarship application — august | Mar 19 (reference)Source (2)“The same application period for admissions applies.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma [2][3] | Open | 15 Oct 2026 - 19 Mar 2027”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 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 | Accountancy and Business: SGD 45,600 per year (≈ US$35,600) (2026 figure) (reference) All programmes (laboratory-based): SGD 40,600 per year (≈ US$31,700) (2026 figure) (reference) All programmes (non-laboratory): SGD 36,350 per year (≈ US$28,300) (2026 figure) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (6)
“Accountancy & Business”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| $ 9,500 | $ 13,300 | $ 20,700 | $ 21,800 | $ 45,600”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For ASEAN IS and all other international students on subsidised tuition fees and students of all nationalities on non-subsidised tuition fees, the fee amounts quoted are inclusive of 9% GST.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Annual tuition fee is fixed at the 2026 rate for the duration of the degree programme.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Lab Based | Non-Lab Based”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“(except for those listed below) | $ 8,300 | $ 11,600 | $ 18,050 | $ 21,400 | $ 40,600 | $ 36,350”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (1)“Eligible undergraduate students are guaranteed a place in hall for their first two years of study, based on their year of admission.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 2 Source (1)“Eligible undergraduate students are guaranteed a place in hall for their first two years of study, based on their year of admission.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Housing available during breaks | Yes Source (1)“Yes, students can apply to continue their hall stay during the vacation period. The vacation stay starts from the end of Semester 2 up to 15 July.”www.ntu.edu.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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)“You can work during your vacation without a work pass if you meet all of the following criteria:”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You are a full-time matriculated or registered student in one of the institutions listed below.”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You hold a Student's Pass issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“It is for a maximum of 16 hours a week.”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 16 government rule Source (2)“You can work during the school term without a work pass if you meet all of the following criteria:”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“It is for a maximum of 16 hours a week.”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| 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)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You do not require a local sponsor for this application.”www.ica.gov.sg ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| City / state | Singapore |
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| Nearest major airport | Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), about 35 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q721064 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).