Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics)
at NUS Singapore, Singapore

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Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics)
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NUS Singapore
Overview

One of the most famous programs at National University of Singapore is Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics) at PG course with the duration of 1 year. Indian students applying for Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics) program must submit all the required documents as per university guidelines. Indian students must submit proof of English proficiency exams such as IELTS and TOEFL. Indian students must apply as soon as possible, as the seats are limited. National University of Singapore tuition fee for first-year is SGD 43,000 (INR 3,240,480). Furthermore, students must prepare themselves for crucial living cost, accommodation, hosted fee, book and more. The cost of living at National University of Singapore is SGD 6,755 (INR 509,057).

Duration	1 year Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹31.85 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics)

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Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics)
at
NUS Singapore
Fees

When planning for the Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics), applicants should consider the financial aspects involved. Every student must pay the first-year tuition fee of SGD 43,000 (INR 3,240,480). Additionally, it is also important to account for living expenses such as accommodation, food, and utility costs. Such expenses may vary according to living styles and other fees added by the National University of Singapore. However, accordingly to the official website the average cost of living that international students have to bear is SGD 6,755 (INR 509,057), annually. To know about the complete breakdown of the National University of Singapore Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics) fee structure and all other cost-element-wise expenditures for an elaborate cost overview, please check the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 31,85,078
Application Fee	INR 4,074

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 5,00,353
Health Service Fee	INR 19,629

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 SGD = INR 74.07157 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 1ˢᵗ October 2026

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Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics)
at
NUS Singapore
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics) at NUS Singapore can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in M.A. at NUS Singapore

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Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics)
at
NUS Singapore
Entry Requirements

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NUS Honours degree (Class II and above) or equivalent (e.g. four-year Bachelorâ€™s degree with at least average grade of B or equivalent in the relevant subject area); or

Good Bachelorâ€™s degree (average grade of B or equivalent) in the relevant subject area and pass in placement test; or

In exceptional cases, other qualifications and/or experience subject to approval by the Graduate Studies Division, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
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Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics)
at
NUS Singapore
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#9	Politics QS, 2026
#19	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#27	Sociology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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National University of Singapore
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

41 Verified Reviews Info Icon

Student Views (Based on Reviews)

47% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Stressful

Internships4.1

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs3.6

Quality of faculty4.6

Student Life4.4

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4.9

Safety5

Indian Food4.4

Permanent Immigration3.2

Anonymous

Bachelor of Computing (Honours) in Computer Science - Batch of 2028

2.8

Well Oiled Soulless machine

Tips: No, it is definitely not fun at all as people are really hard to reach. The whole course structure has been designed in such a way that it would filter out the top 0.1% of the lot instead of preparing the students for a career. The course material does not match with the examination papers, there is nothing provided to practice on.

Likes (Public transportation): Free transport on campus Bus frequency every 10 minutes, 30 minutes on weekends Campus well connected with city, metro station on campus Bus station on campus public transport is roughly 2-5 sgd for an entire trip Taxi are expensive but extremely quick 15 min travel time on road .

Dislikes (Indian Food): Vegetarian food is a major issue, only subways is available Cooking isn't allowed in certain residence Food is mostly land Off campus restaurants are expensive, 30-300 sgd On campus food is affordable, but dinner shuts down most places by 6:30 Across the country places shutdown 6:30 - 9:30.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 2100

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc Biotechnology - Batch of 2026

3.9

NUS was the perfect choice for a balance between safety abroad and quality education

Tips: I'm someone who has stayed in Singapore for a fair chunk of time before I returned here for my masters so there wasn't much transition for me. I think vegetarian food is a bit difficult to get, but indian food and groceries are easily available. Overall, the course was okay, I chose a research project that fit well with my interests, which made my degree worth it.

Likes (Public transportation): Honestly, Singapore is just incredible when it comes to getting around. The buses and trains are literally everywhere, and the signs are so clear you can't really get lost. Since the uni is right in the city, getting there is a breeze. They even have campus buses that make it super easy to hop between buildings or just get to and from the nearest MRT station without having to walk too far in the heat.

Dislikes (Quality of faculty): I am more interested in computational Biology and I feel like a major limitation of my degree was that there weren't enough people who were qualified to teach dry-lab subjects. As a result, the course was skewed overall to cover more wet lab subjects.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 2000

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD

Reviewed on 8 May 2026Read more

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Master of Science in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2020

4.7

Pretty diverse and welcoming campus.

Tips: Singapore is the best country for safety, and the campus is pretty good. Buses are running all the time, and it's safe to roam around and go around campus. Also, if you are living on the campus vs living outside, you get different privileges, so seek out early if you want to live on campus. NUS is a great university, and I did get scholarships from the MoE.

Dislikes (Part time work): Finding part-time work isn't easy in Singapore due to immigration status. Even internships are a little. Tough unless you are in the MEng, where you need to work with companies to work on your project. In general, the many options for internships are very limited.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 1800

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 85150

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026Read more

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Chemistry - Batch of 2027

4.2

Academic excellence at NUS.

Tips: Scholarships are available. Please apply separately. It is an excellent university with great faculty resources and teaching abilities as well as potential opportunities after graduation. Will lead to a lot of skills development and character building.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 1925

Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc Biotechnology - Batch of 2025

4.0

Placements at NUS for Biotechnology are pretty low.

Tips: Moving into any country is initially difficult with a lot of challenges, but with time it gets much better. Specially I was happy to find so many Indian friends in a foreign land. No scholarships for this course. Loved my experience at NUS, with great friends and approachable professors. And Singapore is no doubt one of the most beautiful and safest places.

Likes (Student Life): NUS is beautiful and huge with a lot of things to see around. I personally found a great set of Indian friends during my time there. A lot of clubs, both academic and nonacademic are there. My favourite part about NUS was the student lounge called Pitstop, offering video games, TT, foosball, board games etc.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Placements at NUS specifically for Biotechnology are pretty low. But there are career fairs that keep happening around the year, which is a plus point to build your network and get an understanding of the companies in Singapore. Jobs usually start from around 3500SGD - 4500SGD for freshers.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 2000

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 50000

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026Read more

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Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics)
at
NUS Singapore
Highlights

Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics) is offered by National University of SingaporeNational University of Singapore.
This a 15 level program of a course duration of 1 Years.
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Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics)
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NUS Singapore

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