National University of Singapore Admissions 2024: Acceptance Rate & Deadline

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.

Yes, it does accept international students. If you are a foreign applicant seeking admission to NUS. In that case, you should have completed or be finishing high school, that is, at least twelve years of general education by July of the application year. Applicants with Indian standard 12 Central, ISC, State, and other board qualifications should submit standard 12 exam results (or most recent high school results if they will only be completing high school after the application closing date) and a good pass in five subjects, including English. Applicants must provide original copies of their identification, high school results, secondary school results, and other material papers submitted in support of their application when they arrive in Singapore for enrolling at NUS.

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)

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 :

Standardized Exams (either of):

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.

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. 

The university offers a wide range of scholarships for international students. They provide scholarships for freshmen international students as follows: 

Read More: Scholarships in Singapore for Indian Students

The cost of an MBA in Singapore is quite competitive and represents excellent value for a globally rated curriculum. Tuition costs for the August 2023- 2024 admission are S$84,000 (before Goods and Services Tax).

*Inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST). The difference in fees for Full Time and Part Time due to respective GST applied for installments due in 2023 and 2024.

The tuition fee is comparatively more expensive than a few universities in Singapore. In the table we have compared a few of the MBA university's fees:

NUS Business School's MBA programme is highly ranked by several business journals such as the Financial Times, Economist, and Businessweek, and it is regarded as one of the top MBA programs in the region. With Asia's premier MBA (Master of Business Administration), you can develop a global business perspective with a concentration on Asia.  The NUS MBA programme is genuinely revolutionary. 

Within three months of graduation, almost 94% of the graduating class received at least one employment offer. The NUS MBA programme is highly diversified, encompassing a wide range of industries and professions like as technology, entrepreneurship, healthcare, education, energy, and construction. 

 For education, a Bachelor’s degree is a must above all the requirements. Other various NUS MBA requirements are as follows: 

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. Each year, the university receives over thousands of applications, especially from within Asia. However, due to a limited number of seats in every class, the acceptance rate drops to only 5% or approx.

Applications to all the courses offered by NUS are done via online application portals of the university. Check out the steps below to see how to fill undergraduate and postgraduate applications on dedicated portals:

Undergraduate Applicants:

International applicants need to follow these steps to apply to an undergraduate programme at NUS:

Step 1: Visit myaces.nus.edu.sg/uasonline2/catD/catDapplform.do and sign up to apply.

Step 2: Enter personal details and contact information.

Step 3: Enter details of academic qualifications.

Step 4: Enter information on university/tertiary education.

Step 5: Enter the information on all outstanding achievements.

Step 6: Insert the programme details and paste the application material in the boxes provided.

Step 7: In this step, input the following:

• Next-of-kin information
• Personal identification number
• Application fee
• Financial aid
• Other information
• Tuition grant

Step 8: Read the declaration carefully.

Step 9: Press the ‘Continue’ button to complete the application.

Graduate Applicants

International applicants need to follow these steps to apply to a graduate programme at NUS:

Step 1: Sign up on the university’s application portal at inetapps.nus.edu.sg/gda2/Applicant.aspx/Account/SignUp.

Step 2: Click on ‘Create New Application’ and choose the following:

• Programme type
• Faculty
• Programme
• Department
• Specialisation (area of study)
• Source of finance
• Specify in case of ‘other source of finance’
• Academic load

Step 3: Read the instructions from the faculty/department/school carefully.

Step 4: Fill up the information as stepping through the application process.

Step 5: The system will perform an application completeness check for the selected programme.

Step 6: Once the above steps are completed, fill up the declaration section.

Step 7: Click on the 'Submit' button in the declaration page to complete the submission.

Step 8: To make an online payment for the application/acceptance fee and view details of your application (e.g. application status and admission status), click ‘View Application/Make Payment/Submit Reply on Offer of Admission’ at the menu on the left.

Step 9: To make changes to basic programme information for an application, click ‘Edit’.

Step 10: To apply to multiple programmes within the same application cycle and to change the order of preference, please click on the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ links as required.

NUS offers a variety of taught and research courses in the form of degrees programmes and other programmes, such as:

• Concurrent degree programmes
• Minor programmes
• Joint-degree programmes
• Double-major programmes
• Double-degree programmes
• Part-time programmes

Special Undergraduate Programmes

NUS has partnered with over 300 universities spread across more than 40 countries, which allows students to be a part of the Student Exchange Programmes. Apart from the full-time bachelor’s degree programmes, the undergraduate aspirants may choose from the following list of programmes:

• Student Exchange Programme (SEP)
• NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)
• University Scholars Programme
• University Town College Programme (UTCP)

Courses

Through its 17 faculties, departments and schools, NUS education covers more than 2,000 modules each semester.

International students need to provide the following set of documents at the time of application at National University of Singapore:

• Official academic transcripts  (of previous qualifications in English)
• Statement of purpose/personal statement/letter of motivation
• Written material (essays as per course requirements)
• References/LORs  (academic/professional)
• Student CV/academic resume
• English proficiency test score/result
• SAT or ACT exam score for undergraduates
• GMAT, GRE, GATE exam scores for graduates
• A valid passport

Note: These are general requirements for applying to NUS and may vary with different courses. It is recommended to check the exact requirements from the course page of the official website.

The university has 17 faculties, departments, and schools spread across 3 main campuses in Singapore. NUS offers the majority of university’s academic, research, and administrative facilities within its main campus in Kent Ridge sprawling across 150 hectares of land. Apart from this, there are 11 international colleges in other countries. The three national campuses are:

• Kent Ridge
• Outram
• Bukit Timah

  Campus Highlights

  Every campus has something unique to offer. Check out the highlights of each of NUS campus:

  Kent Ridge Campus:

  • University Town (UTown) – extension
  • Residential college
  • Academic and recreational facilities
  • Student residence halls
  • Sports facilities
  • Arts and cultural activities

  Outram Campus:

  • Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS)
  • Medical education shaping future practitioners

  Bukit Timah Campus:

  • Law faculty
  • Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

  Overall, NUS has more than 200 student clubs that organise numerous activities promoting student engagement and overall development.

  Events and Activities:

  • Symposiums, talks, forums featuring prominent speakers
  • Bazaars, carnivals, fairs with stalls
  • Exhibitions, performances, concerts, recitals conducted by NUS Centre for Arts and NUS Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

 All national and international students may find a variety of options to live within and near the university campus.

Options available for all students:

• Residence halls
• Student residences
• Residential colleges

On-Campus Residence Halls for Undergraduates

• Eusoff Hall
• Kent Ridge Hall
• King Edward VII Hall
• Prince George’s Park (PGP) House
• Raffles Hall
• Sheares Hall
• Temasek Hall

Benefits of On-Campus Accommodation

• 70 food and retail outlets
• 7 well-equipped modern libraries
• Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity

Off-Campus Student Residences for Undergraduates

• Prince George’s Park Residences
• UTown Residence

Students with Special Needs —

NUS on-campus accommodation has the facility of special rooms designed for students with special needs. Those who need special attention due to a serious medical condition may indicate at the time of application. This would help the authorities allocate the most appropriate room available for such students.

Steps to Apply for On-Campus Accommodation

Step 1: Check eligibility: Check out if the eligibility and selection criteria to apply for on-campus accommodation.

Step 2: Explore hostel options: Find out the available hostel options on the campus.

Step 3: Check hostel rates: Get information on hostel rates.

Step 4: T&C of hostel application: Carefully read and understand the ‘terms and conditions’ of the hostel.

Step 5: Application process:

• Register on the University Housing Management System (UHMS) Hostel Application portal
• Pay an application fee of SGD 26.75 via Amex, Master or Visa debit/credit, or eNETs
• Apply for accommodation
• Upon being accepted to stay at NUS for one academic year, pay another acceptance fee of SGD 200 to secure the spot for the second semester

  Graduates Eligibility for On-Campus Accommodation

  • Students enrolled in the full-time programmes are eligible to apply for the on-campus accommodation at NUS
  • Part-time students or students who have withdrawn their admission from NUS are not eligible for hostel residence
  • Students with any outstanding financial arrears or students who are on Leave of Absence (LOA) are not eligible to apply for or live on the university premises

  Note: International students must possess valid passes that are as issued by the Immigration and Customs Authority (ICA) or the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) throughout their stay in an NUS hostel.

Cost of Living at NUS for international students

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

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.

 Students must satisfy the following prerequisites to graduate from the NUS MComp CS curriculum.

The Master of Computing programme is a broad and demanding graduate programme with area specializations. It includes the most recent research discoveries, both applied and fundamental. The degree also delivers advanced and in-depth IT knowledge to equip students for IT professional challenges. Students must pass 10 modules, with at least five courses chosen from their specialty (for a total of 40 modular credits). Individual students can pursue independent study and research in the field of their choice through the dissertation option.

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.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) College of Design and Engineering offers the Master of Science (Computer Engineering), often known as MSc (Computer Engineering).

The MSc (Computer Engineering) programme aims to equip students with in-depth knowledge and good hands-on skills in hardware, firmware, and software design and implementation. The programme is intended for students interested in pursuing specialised areas in computer engineering, researchers and technical personnel working in related industries, those interested in aligning themselves with Singapore's digitalization efforts, and those interested in transforming their business strategies onto digital platforms.

The NUS MBA acceptance rate is 12.6% which makes it a highly competitive program. It's essential to keep in mind that the acceptance rate varies based on the cohort you're applying to. Because there are so many applications from these countries, the acceptance percentage is lower for the Chinese and Indian cohorts, for instance. Candidates must exhibit exceptional academic success, leadership potential, and a great fit with the program's ideals and culture in order to be accepted. Successful candidates can anticipate getting access to a top-notch business education and a large alumni network.

It is ranked 8th in the world By QS world university rankings in 2024. 

An average GPA of 3.5 is required for NUS MBA. other then this there are various NUS MBA requirements such as:

• English Proficiency Scores (IELTS 7.0 /TOEFL 100 min. )

• Two Letters of Reference

• 2 years of work experience

•  GMAT / GRE 

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