University profile

National University of Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

Founded in 1905, National University of Singapore is a university in Singapore, Singapore. It enrols approximately 30,176 students. The institution is ranked #8 globally by QS and #17 by Times Higher Education.

Admission rate
6%
Founded
1905
QS World Rank
#8
QS 2026 · Score 95.9
THE World Rank
#17
Times Higher Education

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — home students
Business programme, Singapore Citizen subsidised fee (Tier A Tuition Grant), exclusive of GST (GST subsidised by MOE). Humanities and Sciences / Computing / Design and Engineering: S$8,300.
Source: Undergraduate Students Tuition Fees Per Annum (AY2026/2027) · as of AY2026/2027 (new intake)
S$9,700 / year
Undergraduate tuition — international students
Business programme, 'All other IS' (non-ASEAN international student) fee WITH MOE Tuition Grant (Tier C), incl. 9% GST. ASEAN IS with TG: S$21,150. Non-subsidised (no Tuition Grant) fee: S$33,400. For reference, Humanities and Sciences: SC S$8,300 / all other IS with TG S$21,400 / non-subsidised S$36,650.
Source: Undergraduate Students Tuition Fees Per Annum (AY2026/2027) · as of AY2026/2027 (new intake)
S$22,200 / year
Students enrolled
MOE 'Enrolment by Institutions' (data.gov.sg), year 2024, sex=MF; university figures are full-time first-degree enrolment only (excludes part-time and postgraduate). API: https://data.gov.sg/api/action/datastore_search?resource_id=d_ec8a16e11a050f11880fb6d4a0e6f93f
Source: Enrolment by Institutions · as of 2024
30,176
Graduates in work (or further study)
Joint Autonomous Universities Graduate Employment Survey (JAUGES) 2025, fresh graduates surveyed November 2025 (~6 months after final exams). Full-time permanent employment rate: 75.2% of NUS fresh graduates in the labour force (NUS footnote: proportion of graduates in the labour force). Secured-employment rate reported as 89.8%. NUS news release dated 6 Mar 2026.
75.2%
Graduate median salary
Joint Autonomous Universities Graduate Employment Survey (JAUGES) 2025, fresh graduates surveyed November 2025 (~6 months after final exams). Median gross monthly salary of NUS fresh graduates in full-time permanent employment: S$4,746 (2024: S$4,600); mean S$5,193.
S$4,746 / month

About the institution

  • Affiliations: ASEAN University Network, Association of Pacific Rim Universities, DataCite, International Alliance of Research Universities, ORCID, Inc. (+1 more)
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Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at National University of Singapore?

National University of Singapore has an admission rate of approximately 6.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was National University of Singapore founded?

National University of Singapore was founded in 1905.

How many students attend National University of Singapore?

National University of Singapore enrols approximately 30,176 students.

How much is tuition at National University of Singapore for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at National University of Singapore is about S$22,200 a year (AY2026/2027 (new intake), Undergraduate Students Tuition Fees Per Annum (AY2026/2027)). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of National University of Singapore?

National University of Singapore is ranked #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Where does National University of Singapore rank in the Times Higher Education rankings?

National University of Singapore is ranked #17 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

What is the official website of National University of Singapore?

The official website of National University of Singapore is nus.edu.sg.

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