NUS Law - Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admissions, Acceptance Rate

Established in 1956 as part of University of Malaya, NUS Law is considered one of best law institutions worldwide and ranked #1 for its law programs by Shiksha.

It offers various law programs to students across multiple streams including Corporate & Financial Services, International Arbitration, International Business, etc. Most prominent programs offered at institute are 4-year LL.B. program and 1 year LL.M. degree.

Additionally, the law school hosts many visiting faculty & students from every continent, offering a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere inside & outside its classrooms.

About 240 LL.B. students graduate with an honours degree every year from the institute. Law faculty currently hosts around 1000 UG & 200 PG students as part of its campus. Of this, 10% of UG & 90% of PG student population are international. Nearly 97 % of Law graduates were employed within six months of completing their practical law course.

Things to know about NUS Law

Table below mentions some pointers about the university:

(1 SGD = INR 68.25)

Table below mentions diversity data for Law students 2024-25:

History

NUS Law is oldest tertiary institution in Singapore. Faculty of Law was created with establishment of Department of Law in the then University of Malaya in 1956. 1st law students were admitted to Bukit Timah campus of University in 1957. Pioneer class of law students graduated in 1961 had illustrious members- Professor Tommy Koh (Ambassador-at-Large and former Dean), former Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong, etc

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are still open for international students. Mentioned below is the admission deadline for 2026 entry at NSU Law:

Interested candidates are recommended to apply fast & early as soon as the application window opens as the institute receives thousands of applications from across the globe & cannot guarantee allocation of seats to every eligible candidate.

Admission requirements at NUS Law are divided into two sections that every international student must satisfy:

• Mandatory requirements
• Course based requirements

Mandatory requirements are applicable to all students for admission at institute:

• Must have completed or completing high school
• Must have at-least 12 years of general education

Course-specific requirements are unique to every course & vary according to course students opt to pursue. Given below are admission requirements for LL. B courses:

• Submission of Class 12^th exam results
• Good marks in 5 subjects including English
• Provide valid SAT test scores
• Language test scores like IELTS, TOEFL are not required for admission to LL.B. courses

Mentioned below are admission requirements for students interested in admission to LL.M. programs:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• M. students must provide proof of English language proficiency, & satisfy the test scores mentioned below:

Admission process for International Students

Mentioned below is the admission process for institute:

• Apply online via common institute application form
• Submit all required documents including SOP, letters of recommendation, etc
• Track application status via applicant portal
• Attend any admission assessment interviews or tests
• Wait to receive application outcome
• Accept joining letter & commence your studies at NUS Law

Situated on Bukit Timah road, NUS Law campus is shared by Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy & NUS Law faculty offers various modern-day world class infrastructural facilities to its students. Institute’s classrooms, research rooms & study spaces are all highly equipped with essential facilities & internet services.

Institute campus also offers calming environment with its splendid botany, paths, lawns & sheltering trellis surrounding its lakes.

As per recent developments surrounding university campus, NUS Law is planning to move back to its old campus in Kent Ridge from Aug, 2025.

Accommodation

For Housing, students can opt for university housing or private housing as per need:

• On-Campus: University provides housing at Kent ridge campus. As part of university housing, students can opt to stay in hostel rooms or apartments. Cost of accommodation is lower if room is shared.

• Off-Campus: NUS Office of Student Affairs maintains list of single & double bedroom private accommodation in Kent Ridge campus. Students may find it easier to stay in local hotel in Singapore & plan permanent housing arrangements later via help of local residential agent.

NOTE: The estimated rental costs in Singapore is around INR 5.2 L. Cost may vary based on standard of lifestyle students opt for.