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Q: How much is MS in NUS Singapore?

National University of Singapore MS tuition costs range between INR 25 L and INR 42 L for international applicants. The university offers various specializations for Indians including Data Science and Machine Learning, Computing, Urban Design, Science, Biotechnology, and more. They must also make a budget for additional expenses, including housing, food, transportation, insurance, and miscellaneous. Students can check the table below for National University of Singapore tuition for popular programs: Popular Programs Tuition Cost Energy System INR 25L Data Science and Machine Learning INR 38L Computing INR 42L Urban Design INR 33L Biotechnology INR 29L Artificial Intelligence INR 39L Civil Engineering INR 36L Computer Engineering INR 40L The cost of living for individuals pursuing an MS at the National University of Singapore is as follows: Living Costs Average Expense per Academic Year Accommodation On-campus: SGD 5,400 (INR 3.7L) Off-campus: Market rate Meals SGD 2,600 (INR 1.7L) Personal Expenses SGD 2,200 (INR 1.5L) Transportation within Singapore SGD 800 (INR 54K) Average Cost of Books/Supplies SGD 400 (INR 27K) Total Estimated Costs excluding Accommodation SGD 6,000 (INR 4.12L) Total Estimated Costs including Accommodation SGD 11,400 (INR 7.8L) (SGD 1=INR 68.68)

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The National University of Singapore MS admissions are available in two intakes (January and August). International students must check the deadline for their desired program on the official portal, as it varies. The National University of Singapore MS application deadline for most of the programs is given below:

Aug Intake: Feb 2026 (tentative)

National University of Singapore MS Highlights 2026

The National University of Singapore offers a lot of pg programs for international students in fields such as Engineering, Healthcare, Science, and Business. The university provides 12 months to 2 years of the PG degree program.

The most popular and chosen specializations by Indians include Energy System, Data Science and Machine Learning, Computing, Urban Design, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science and Technology , and more.

National University of Singapore MS Tuition Fees

National University of Singapore MS tuition costs range between INR 25 L and INR 42 L. The students must invest over 25 L in the courses at this university. These students must also make a budget for additional expenses, including housing, food, transportation, insurance, and miscellaneous expenses. Students can check the table below for National University of Singapore tuition for popular programs -

Popular Programs	Tuition Cost
Energy System	INR 25L
Data Science and Machine Learning	INR 38L
Computing	INR 42L
Urban Design	INR 33L
Biotechnology	INR 29L
Artificial Intelligence	INR 39L
Civil Engineering	INR 36L
Computer Engineering	INR 40L

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Q: What are the requirements for NUS Singapore MS in CS?

International students must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria by holding a proof of bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent, and submit all the mandatory documents to take the National University of Singapore MS admissions. The admission requirements at the National University of Singapore for international MS applicants are given below:

Academic transcripts and degree certificate
CV/Resume
Statement of purpose or research proposals
Letter of recommendations
English language requirements
GRE/GMAT (optional)

Q: How hard is it to get into NUS for a Master's?

With a 23% acceptance rate, the National University of Singapore is quite difficult to get into compared to many Singapore-based universities. The low percentage shows that the university follows a lenient approach during admission while choosing candidates for the program. You must meet the basic eligibility requirements and submit the required documents as requested by the university such as transcripts, LOR, CV, English requirements, and more.

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Master of Science in Data Science and Machine Learning

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Master in Computing (Computer Science Specialisation)

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MSc Biotechnology

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MSc in Engineering Design & Innovation

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MSc (Building Performance and Sustainability)

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Master of Science (Chemical Engineering)

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Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science & Technology

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MSc (Biomedical Informatics)

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MSc in Applied Biomedicine

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National University of Singapore MS Cost of Living

As an international student you must plan for the cost of living along with the NUS tuition fees such as Housing, food, groceries, transportation, healthcare, personal expenses etc. Check the application process mentioned below

Living Costs	Avg Expense Annually
Accommodation	On campus: SGD 5400 (INR 3.7 L) Off campus: Market rate
Meals	SGD 2600 (INR 1.7 L)
Personal Expenses	SGD 2200 (INR 1.5 L)
Transportation	SGD 800 (INR 54 K)
Books or Supplies	SGD 400 (INR 27 K)
Total costs without Accommodation	SGD 6000 (INR 4.12 L)
Total costs with Accommodation	SGD 11400 (INR 7.8 L)

(SGD 1=INR 68.68)

Fee components	Amount (for 12 months - 2 years)
Tuition	INR 24.66 L - 41.51 L
Hostel	INR 5.61 L - 6.64 L
Transportation	INR 1.02 L - 1.22 L
Others	INR 34.48 K - 5.23 L
Total fee	INR 31.63 L - 54.61 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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Q: How much is MS in NUS Singapore?

National University of Singapore MS tuition costs range between INR 25 L and INR 42 L for international applicants. The university offers various specializations for Indians including Data Science and Machine Learning, Computing, Urban Design, Science, Biotechnology, and more. They must also make a budget for additional expenses, including housing, food, transportation, insurance, and miscellaneous. Students can check the table below for National University of Singapore tuition for popular programs:

Popular Programs	Tuition Cost
Energy System	INR 25L
Data Science and Machine Learning	INR 38L
Computing	INR 42L
Urban Design	INR 33L
Biotechnology	INR 29L
Artificial Intelligence	INR 39L
Civil Engineering	INR 36L
Computer Engineering	INR 40L

The cost of living for individuals pursuing an MS at the National University of Singapore is as follows:

Living Costs	Average Expense per Academic Year
Accommodation	On-campus: SGD 5,400 (INR 3.7L) Off-campus: Market rate
Meals	SGD 2,600 (INR 1.7L)
Personal Expenses	SGD 2,200 (INR 1.5L)
Transportation within Singapore	SGD 800 (INR 54K)
Average Cost of Books/Supplies	SGD 400 (INR 27K)
Total Estimated Costs excluding Accommodation	SGD 6,000 (INR 4.12L)
Total Estimated Costs including Accommodation	SGD 11,400 (INR 7.8L)

(SGD 1=INR 68.68)

National University of Singapore MS Application Process

International students must adhere to the following National University of Singapore admission process to get into MS programs -

The applicants must sign up on the university portal on the official site and create a new application by choosing one option out of the following programme types, faculty, department, specialisation, source of finance and more.
Now fill up the information and let the system perform a check on the completeness of the application.
You can now submit the application. If you need to make any other changes like NSU courses, you can click 'edit'
And that's it, it was the application process for NSU.

After a quick comparison among the top three similarly ranked universities, it can be seen that for a student fussing over the rankings and reputation of the university, Nanyang Technological University seems to be the right choice, while in comparison, Delft University of Technology ranks the lowest out of the three mentioned unis. The game changes completely when the comparison parameter is tuition fee, DU has the lowest tuition fee range, followed by NUS Singapore and NTU.

The table below dives deeper and compares these three universities from an Indian student's POV:

Particulars	NUS	NTU	DU
QS Rankings	#8	#4	#13
Tuition Fees (MS Courses)	INR 25.08 L - 42.22 L	INR 24.9 L - 45.24 L	INR 20 L - 23 L

Compare MS at NUS Singapore with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
National University of Singapore	INR 24.58 L - 41.37 L	#8 QS, 2026
Nanyang Technological University Compare	INR 24.4 L - 44.33 L	#12 QS, 2026
ETH Zurich Compare	INR 1.61 L - 4.83 L	#7 QS, 2026
Delft University of Technology Compare	INR 19.14 L - 22.82 L	#47 QS, 2026
EPFL Compare	INR 1.61 L - 4.83 L	#22 QS, 2026
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Compare	INR 2.6 L - 19.89 L	#78 QS, 2026

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National University of Singapore MS Admission Dates 2026

The National University of Singapore admissions are available twice a year for international students. Students can fill out their application for the August or January intake. The National University of Singapore MS admission dates are given below -

Program	August	January
Masters	Feb 2026 (tentative)	Closed

National University of Singapore MS Entry Requirements

Students from diverse backgrounds must fulfill the eligibility criteria and submit the required documents to take National University of Singapore MS admissions. The entry requirements at the National University of Singapore for international MS applicants are given below:

Academic transcripts and degree certificate
CV/Resume
Statement of purpose or research proposals
Letter of recommendations
English language requirements
GRE/GMAT (optional)

National University of Singapore MS Selection Criteria

You must meet the basic eligibility requirements and submit mandatory documents for admission to increase the chances of acceptance. You must also highlight your research and professional capabilities which might enhace your profile. To be admitted to the National University of Singapore master's program, students must fulfill all the requirements. The following are the fundamental requirements for admission to the National University of Singapore's MS program -

UG degree
English proficiency
Required documents such as academic reports, LOR, CV or Resume, GRE or GMAT score, SOP, and more.

National University of Singapore MS Curriculum

The MS curriculum at the National University of Singapore is different for different specialisations. One of the most popular specialisations is the Master of Science in Data Science and Machine Learning. The curriculum for this course is a mix of some core subjects and some electives.

The core courses include Introduction to Big Data for Industry, Organising Algorithms for Data Modelling, Principles of Data Management & Retrieval, Principles of Machine Learning and more. All of these courses have 4 units each. Some examples of electives are Natural Language Processing, Cloud Computing, Advanced Topics in Machine Learning and more.

Download the whole NUS MS in Data Science curriculum from here.

National University of Singapore Rankings 2026

As per the official source, the National University of Singapore ranked under 100 in various categories. Some of the rankings of NSU are given below -

Category	Ranking position
Shiksha Popularity Ranking	#1 (country level)
The Ranking 2025	#17
QS World Uni Rankings 2025	#8
US News Rankings	#20
ARWU Rankings	#68

National University of Singapore MS English Language Proficiency Exams

International students coming from different backgrounds must demonstrate their English language proficiency to be admitted to any program. The English language proficiency includes submitting scores of IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and more. The National University of Singapore's English language proficiency for international students is mentioned below:

English Language Test	Minimum Scores
IELTS	6.5 or above
TOEFL iBT	92 or above
PTE	62 or above

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Q: Is the National University of Singapore good for Indian students?

YNational University of Singapore is a good option for Indian and international applicants. The university ranks 20th in 2025 among global universities by US News Rankings, 8th in 2025 by QS World rankings, and 17th in 2025 by Times Higher Education rankings. Along with the rankings, international students can avail themselves of excellent academic programs and scholarships. Students can check the NUS rankings below:

Category	Ranking position
Shiksha Popularity Ranking	#1 (country level)
The Ranking 2025	#17
QS World Uni Rankings 2025	#8
US News Rankings	#20
ARWU Rankings	#68

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National University of Singapore Scholarship

The National University of Singapore offers a lot of scholarships to international students including the NUS Business School Mandarin Alumni scholarship, Business Dean's and Mochtar Riady Scholarship, and more. The scholarship details, along with the type are discussed below:

Scholarship	Type
NUS Business School Mandarin Alumni Scholarship	Merit-based
NUS Business Deans & Mochtar Riady Scholarships	Merit-based
Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)- NUS (MBA)	Merit-based
TOMORO COFFEE Scholarship	Merit-based
K.C. Mahindra Scholarships For Post-Graduate Studies Abroad	Merit-based
Shardashish Interschool Fellowship	Need-based

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Internships3.8

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Student Life4.8

Value for money4.4

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Safety5

Indian Food3.8

Permanent Immigration3.4

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MSc Biotechnology - Batch of 2025

4.2

NUS provides the best student life.

Tips: You will feel cultural shock if it is your first time studying abroad, but NUS tries to prepare you for it through various modules before the start of your course. Singapore, as a country, is really good, safe, and a developed nation. It's the best university in Asia for STEM and Business programs.

Likes (Student Life): NUS provides the best quality student life to its members. There are various clubs you can join, and cultural activities are organised throughout the year. For freshers, orientation activities are there. Faculty plans various outgoing trips to famous and entertaining locations, etc.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): After graduation, you get a 1 year study visa, so there is no particular need for companies to sponsor your visa. But if you fail to secure a job offer, then I am not sure about visa sponsorship. You will get an option to do an internship as part of your course structure. You should choose that instead of the Capstone project if you wish to do a job after graduation. If you want to do Ph.D. later, then you should proceed with the project itself.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 1200

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025Read more

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MSc in Precision Health and Medicine - Batch of 2027

4.5

Life in Singapore as a Masters student in NUS.

Tips: The culture is very friendly. As for me, I came from India, and I've lived in the US for many years so I did not face any difficulty adjusting here. No cultural shift unless you are not from an Asian background. I did not avail any scholarships, as the options were limited for US citizens.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation is very affordable and available everywhere. It is easy to access. The campus is on the outskirts of the city, but there are a lot of ways to get there. It can take a well-connected MRT (subway), and many buses go there. Hailing a cab is also an option.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Student visa does not extend further than 1 year post-study. Up to us to find a job. The chances I would have of permanent settlement are probably 60%, considering I find a job that pays enough to live comfortably. Job opportunities for foreigners are slightly less. If I had the chance, I would 100% permanently immigrate to this country.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 2300

Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 60450

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025Read more

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MSc (Biomedical Engineering) - Batch of 2026

4.4

A great way to build your future.

Tips: I didn't have much of a cultural shift because I was brought up here before but I think the other students, the English slang that Singapore uses, might be slightly overwhelming. Scholarship wasn't available for my intake, but for the upcoming intake, I heard that there are some scholarships.

Likes (Quality of faculty): NUS faculty are very experienced and well-known in the research field. They have amazing knowledge and the way they bring it forward to the students is inspiring. They are very approachable and they introduce us to many conferences and competitions to build our own interests and discover ourselves.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Post study jobs are pretty difficult to find, being an international student as the salary is pretty high for a sponsored visa, which is way above the fresher salary in general in Singapore. There are 3 different types of passes, the unskilled worker pass is the least, followed by the skilled worker pass, and then the professional employment pass. Usually, Master's students are allowed only for the EP.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 1500

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 36360

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025Read more

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Master in Computing (Computer Science Specialisation) - Batch of 2024

4.4

Intellectually challenging place.

Tips: Students should be ready to study a lot. They should be mentally ready to take difficult subjects and work on a lot of assignments and projects in all subjects simultaneously. The most important thing is the heavy competition you will be facing from your peers. Don't be afraid of it, but don't take it easy as well. I didn't avail of any scholarships. I am very satisfied with this university.

Likes (Student Life): I spend most of my time studying at college. I enjoy studying, working on projects and coding. I am also part of many clubs and thus I am happy with my current student life. Almost all events like sports, music, traditional events and many more are organised in the college. I participate in events that I like. There are technical and non-technical clubs, both on the campus.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I find more restaurants serving Chinese cuisine in my area (Clementi). However, if you travel to places like Little India, you will definitely find more Indian food stalls there, but as you move away from Little India, the count of stalls reduces. In my college, I find hardly 2-3 Indian food stalls.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 1100

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 60000

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2024Read more

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Master in Computing (Computer Science Specialisation) - Batch of 2032

3.1

College life here is balanced and enjoyable.

Tips: When I first joined this college it was a bit difficult to adjust to the culture but the environment and support from the staff made the transition easy. I received a partial scholarship based on my academic performance.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 10000

Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 150000

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025Read more

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MSc (Building Performance and Sustainability) - Batch of 2023

3.9

Challenging yet enjoyable.

Tips: Be prepared for classes to be in the evening. Keep in mind, you are allowed to take 2 electives in the whole year. So what I did was take one elective in the first sem and another in the second sem. You can choose a course from ISD, Project Management or M.Arch as your electives, but when you register for your courses, make sure the electives you choose don't clash in timing and day with your BPS courses. Some of my classmates did that and ended up having to switch electives 2 weeks into the semester. No big cultural shift except that people adhere to and expect adherence to rules. So if the escalator says "Stand on left, walk on right", then please respect that and either stand on the left side or walk on the right. Similarly, all other rules should also be followed, like no eating in the metro and only flag down public buses when you want to board them, etc. For Masters, there are little to no scholarships available in NUS. Of course, it does differ department to department, but in Architecture & Engineering, it's almost non existent for foreigners. Singapore can be expensive but as students, you end up figuring out where the good deals are and how to have fun even on a budget. I'd advise checking the NUS part time jobs page when you join, it has many openings for part time jobs where you can earn some money on the side. I did part-time shifts at the Central Library in NUS, could easily earn 10 to 12 SGD an hour. If you find part-time jobs off campus, then that's also handy, just try to keep it on a schedule you can manage with your classes and assignments.

Likes (Safety): Singapore in itself is a very safe city. I was out on a walk at 4 am and didn't have to think twice about using earphones and walking. As a woman, it is a very safe city. The police take patrols at night, not like a military facility type of way, just normally. And people in general have a basic civic sense of respecting private space.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Singapore has Singaporean Indians, which makes the food a mix of South Indian and Singaporean food. Some food is similar and easy to eat, like sambar and dosa, and some I wasn't able to eat due to the difference in taste, like a few types of daal. Vegetarian people have even less options in indian food because if you're nitpicky, you'll end up going back to basic food like price and sambar. I would suggest trying Mala hotpot, you get to pick out the quantity and type of ingredients you want, so vegetarians can just pick out veggies, and you get to have that cooked in a sauce of your spicy level choosing with either noodles or price. Lots of people enjoyed that. Keep in mind that NUS has one food court for each different studying school, like Medicine, Architecture & Engineering, etc. So each food court has at least one Indian food stall that has the food I'm talking about. The other stalls all have different food like western food options, chicken & rice (Singapore style), Chinese food, etc. Those are really good to eat if you like exploring other options.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 2700

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025Read more

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Yes, NUS Singapore ranks among the top 10 global universities for the 3rd year in a row. QS World ranks it #8 for 2026. It also ranked the same in 2025 and 2024. This cements its status as a reliable world-class university. It also ranks among the top 25 universities in the world for MBA, per QS. It

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Why is NUS ranked so highly?

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It offers a quality learning environment. More emphasis is given to practical learning as compared to theoretical. The university also maintains a world-class research environment. It uses research to find solutions to global problems related to Ageing, AI, and Cancer. Students also get ample guidan

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Both are very good but in different areas. Harvard has the better global reputation and stonger connections globally. NUS has better connections in Asia, similar quality of placements, and is far more affordable than Harvard University. In terms of culture, there is greater diversity at Harvard, com

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