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National University of Singapore Rankings 2026

Q: Is NUS good for Indians?

The university ranks #8 in the world as part of the rankings given by QS for 2026. NUS is considered a good destination for Indian students. The institute is geographically located in line with the living conditions encountered in India. The overall student population is also very warm & welcoming to international students, with a decent chunk of the student population being Indians. Availability of vegetarian food isn't an issue either, with a number of stalls & dining facilities located both in & around the campus.

Q: How is NUS ranked in 2025 as per US World and News?

As per the US News and World Report 2025, National University is ranked #20. The NUS ranking has improved by 2 places, where the ranking was #22 in 2024. There are multiple factors used for deriving the score by the US World and News like the graduation rates, peer assessment, first-year retention rates, standardized tests and student-faculty ratio.

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National University of Singapore Ranking
National University of Singapore Course Ranking
National University of Singapore US News and World Report Ranking 2025
National University of Singapore Financial Times Ranking 2025
National University of Singapore QS Ranking 2026
National University of Singapore THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings 2026
National University of Singapore ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
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National University of Singapore Ranking

National University of Singapore is one of the top-rated universities in Singapore. Known for a lot of its courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.

If you look at the NSU ranking for 2025, it stands at #22 globally and #1 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #23 and #1, in 2024. QS has also ranked the university at #8, in 2026.

Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of the National University of Singapore ranking globally:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
QS	Not Ranked	8	8	8
THE	19	19	17	17
US News	26	22	20	Not Ranked

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Q: Is NUS good for Indians?

The university ranks #8 in the world as part of the rankings given by QS for 2026.

NUS is considered a good destination for Indian students. The institute is geographically located in line with the living conditions encountered in India.

The overall student population is also very warm & welcoming to international students, with a decent chunk of the student population being Indians.

Availability of vegetarian food isn't an issue either, with a number of stalls & dining facilities located both in & around the campus.

Q: How is NUS ranked in 2025 as per US World and News?

As per the US News and World Report 2025, National University is ranked #20. The NUS ranking has improved by 2 places, where the ranking was #22 in 2024. There are multiple factors used for deriving the score by the US World and News like the graduation rates, peer assessment, first-year retention rates, standardized tests and student-faculty ratio.

Q: What is the most recent rankings offered for the National University of Singapore?

The most recent NUS rankings are offered for the year 2026 under the QS World rankings.

According to the QS Rankings, NUS has been ranked #8 in 2026. The NUS ranking is constant at #8 since 2024. The subject ranking for 2025 are not released by the QS.

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National University of Singapore Course Ranking

Well known for its diverse campus community, National University of Singapore has consistently secured top global university rankings. It stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class academic location for Indian students. According to Engineering category of Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, National University of Singapore ranks #9. QS has ranked the university at #12 in 2025 and #14 in 2024 showing improved trend in its national rankings.

Apart from these courses, Shiksha Popularity Ranking also ranks its Business & Management Studies courses globally. Holding firm, this course was positioned at #33 in 2025. Overall, most of the courses offered by this university are notably appealing to international students.

According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s a quick look at how Some very popular courses rank:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Engineering	#9	#9	#9
Business & Management Studies	#31	#33	#33
Law	#20	#20	#20
Medicine & Health Sciences	#12	#13	#14
Science	#19	#18	#16

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National University of Singapore US News and World Report Ranking 2025

US News and world Report is an American media company which publishes the rank of various global universities. It provides global, national, regional, and subject-based rankings.

The US News & World Report takes care of several factors while providing rankings to the universities. Some important factors are graduation rates, peer assessment, first-year retention rates, student-faculty ratio, standardized tests and more.

As per the US News and World Report 2025, National University is ranked

US News and world Report is an American media company which publishes the rank of various global universities. It provides global, national, regional, and subject-based rankings.

As per the US News and World Report 2025, National University is ranked #20. The NUS ranking has improved by 2 places, where the ranking was #22 in 2024.

As per the ranking, it is among the one of the top universities in the world. Ranking among the top 25 world universities, it can be concluded that it is one of the prestigious universities in the world.

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Global Universities	26	22	20

NUS vs Other Universities: US News and World Report 2025

National University of Singapore US News and World Report: Ranking Criteria

National University of Singapore Financial Times Ranking 2025

Financial Times is one of the leading newspaper which ranks the universities based on the MBA courses and the business schools. In the 2025 rankings, the National University of Singapore was ranked #37. The ranking has slightly dropped from #27 in 2024. The NUS Rankings Financial Times Rankings for GMBA is given below:

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
MBA	25	27	37

NUS vs Other Universities Financial Times Ranking 2025

National University of Singapore Financial Times Rankings 2025: Ranking Methodology

National University of Singapore QS Ranking 2026

QS is one of the most followed ranking body around the world. It publishes University rankings for various global universities. The initial ranking by QS was published in 2004 in collaboration with Times Higher Education world ranking. Since 2009, QS is publishing its individual rankings.

As per the QS Rankings, NUS has been ranked #8 in 2026. The NUS ranking is constant at #8 since 2024. The subject ranking for 2025 are not released by the QS.

As per the 2025 rankings, the National University o

As per the QS Rankings, NUS has been ranked #8 in 2026. The NUS ranking is constant at #8 since 2024. The subject ranking for 2025 are not released by the QS.

As per the 2025 rankings, the National University of Singapore is among the top 50 ranked courses for Architecture and Built Environment, Engineering and Technology, Global MBA, Law and Legal Studies, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Medicine, Politics, and Sociology.

Students can check the table below for the National University of Singapore QS Rankings over the years under various categories:

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
World University	8	8	8
Accounting and Finance	14	12	– / –
Architecture and Built Environment	5	9	– / –
Art and Design	33	30	– / –
Biological Sciences	16	15	– / –
Communication and Media Studies	24	14	– / –
Engineering and Technology	13	12	– / –
Global MBA	24	25	23
Law and Legal Studies	12	10	– / –
Masters in Business Analytics	10	11	15
Mathematics	10	9	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	7	9	– / –
Medicine	18	18	– / –
Nursing	20	8	– / –
Performing Arts	41	44	– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology	14	8	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	17	14	– / –
Politics	11	10	– / –
Sociology	14	15	– / –

NUS vs Other Universities: QS Ranks Comparison

National University of Singapore QS Ranking 2026: Ranking Criteria

National University of Singapore THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings 2026

Times Higher Education is one of the leading magazines which published university ranking for global universities based on various parameters. Since 2004, THE has been publishing university Rankings.

As per the latest global rankings in 2026, the NUS is ranked #17 by Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings. The subject ranking for 2026 is not released by THE. As per 2025 rankings, NUS is ranked among best 15 global courses such as Engineering, Law, Computer Science, Business and Econo

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
University	19	17	17
Arts and Humanities	26	25	19
Engineering	9	9	10
Law	11	12	15
Life Sciences	22	21	19
Medicine and Health	16	17	13
PG Business and Economics	15	12	10
PG Computer Science	11	11	13
Psychology	64	45	37

NUS vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Rankings Comparison

National University of Singapore Times Higher Education 2026: Ranking Criteria

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Q: How is the National University of Singapore ranked in THE rankings?

Times Higher Education is one of the most influential rankings of the world and NUS is ranked under it. As per the latest global rankings in 2026, the NUS is ranked #17 by Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings. The subject ranking for 2026 is not released by THE. As per 2025 rankings, NUS is ranked among best 15 global courses such as Engineering, Law, Computer Science, Business and Economics.

National University of Singapore ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) also known as Shanghai Ranking is one of the leading ranking bodies in the world. Based in China, ARWU ranks various Chinese universities along with major global universities.

As per the National University of Singapore ARWU rankings, it is ranked #56 in the year 2025 and is among the top ranking universities globally. The ranking of NUS has improved by 12 places from #68 in 2024. The detailed NUS ARWU ranking is given in the table below:

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Universities	71	68	56
Law	151	151	101
Mathematics	76	76	51
Nursing	11	20	4
Physics	76	51	51
Political Sciences	101	101	76
Sociology	51	101	27

NUS vs Other Universities: ARWU Rankings 2025

National University of Singapore ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Internships4.1

Part time work3.7

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Value for money4.4

Public transportation4.9

Safety5

Indian Food4.5

Permanent Immigration3.2

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MSc Biotechnology - Batch of 2025

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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Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) - Batch of 2025

4.2

The professors and peers are quite open and helpful.

Tips: Being in Asia the culture is quite similar. The intake of Indian students has increased exponentially over the past few years. The rental cost will be one of the main expenses. If staying off campus which is becoming more and more common due to limited space in the university, it can cost you 1000-1300 sgd/month easily. The tuition grant can reduce the tuition fee substantially and make it easier to get a job later but it can become a double edged sword if you don't get a job. There are no scholarships as such otherwise for undergraduates from India. The best part about Singapore is that it's very easy to travel back to India as the flights are cheaper and not too long. I personally used to go back 3-4 times every year. There are also a lot of places you can visit in Southeast Asia which are not too expensive either. Do note that the coursework generally tends to be quite heavy and the competition is quite high as well. The last few weeks of the semester and exam times can be quite stressful but generally manageable. The professors and peers are generally quite open and helpful. Do note that at the end of the day the culture is very Asian and everyone is more focused on getting good grades and a job. If you want to explore the entrepreneurial side, then NUS shouldn't be your choice. Interaction with alumni seniors and peers is usually quite limited and will depend on your personal effort. There's a very good chance you will only know the names of a handful of your batch mates by the time you graduate.

Likes (Safety): Singapore is probably the safest place you can be in. I would have given it a six star rating if I could. You can leave anything even in public cafes and nobody would touch anything. There are multiple university helplines too to help with mental wellbeing as well.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Being a small country, they are extremely selective when it comes to PR/Citizenship. Even getting a visa for your job can be very hard as the salary requirements are usually much higher than what a fresh graduate will get. There is a tuition grant option available which discounts your tuition fee if you are ready to work in Singapore for at least 3 years. That can make it easier to get a job later as well. Without that, it is very hard to get a job.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 1200

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 50000

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Finance - Batch of 2025

3.9

Highly academic and competitive.

Tips: Before joining National University of Singapore students should know that it's highly competitive beneath the surface. Most peers were toppers back home. Internships start as early as Year 1 and grades are often bell curve so doing it isn't always enough; you need to be proactive about building your profile through internships, case competitions, networking and leadership roles from the start. The academic rigour is real especially in business, computing and quantitative fields, and the brand carries strong weight across Asia especially in finance and consulting. The ROI depends heavily on how strategically you use the platform. It's international and full of high achievers which can trigger imposter syndrome and Singapore itself is compact so social life requires effort. NUS rewards initiative, planning and resilience far more than passive participation.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 2400

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 72000

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Arts (Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship) - Batch of 2025

Unlearning and relearning.

Tips: I was lucky enough to have made friends and built my community fairly early on. Sure, there were cultural difference but once you're open to learning and allowing yourself to ease your own stereotypical schemas about the world, adjusting becomes a lot easier. I did not avail any scholarship, as there weren't any scholarships available by the school for my course. But there are many other private orgs that offer social sciences scholarships. I wouldn't trade my experience for anything, and look forward to more students having the same experience I did.

Dislikes (Student Life): The faculty at NUS is as diverse as you can imagine. I was lucky to be taught by faculty members with experience across regions USA, Australia, Korea, Singapore, China, industries and teaching modalities. A particular teaching modality that I found value in was our practicums. After our lecture, we were divided into two smaller groups to review case studies, policy documents and mock-simulations. This way we were able to better integrate theoretical knowledge into real-world prescriptions.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 3000

Prepping time for classes36 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 60000

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc (Venture Creation) - Batch of 2026

4.1

Safe and secure country.

Tips: Need to learn about ASEAN culture as Singapore is dominated by ASEANs. There are minimal/negligible scholarship opportunities for Indian students. Singapore offers amazing food with multiple cuisines. There are less vegetarian options available on campus.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 3000

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026Read more

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Batch of 2027

4.3

Excellent value for money and student friendly.

Tips: The transition was quite easy for me. Singapore felt somewhat familiar. Almost like a hybrid environment. I'm not on scholarship. I'm quite satisfied being here. It is a great country with strong opportunities. Although the outcome still depends on market conditions and a bit of luck.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Quite approachable and super smart faculty. Courses are challenging enough in the mathematics department, and students are incredibly bright. Pushes you to think harder. Faculty is diverse, different colleges eg. College of Humanities, have greater diversity in faculty.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Companies sponsor based on your skill and experience. You have to work quite hard to balance coursework and internship applications and sometimes even internships. Have to work quite hard and hustle with university. The minimum amount to sponsor an Employment Pass is above 6,200/month in financial services. So that should be a good baseline.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 1900

Prepping time for classes43 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026Read more

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How do I submit my NUS application?

Answered a month ago

International UG and PG students can submit their NUS application through application portal (myapplications.nus.edu.sg). They should fulfill the basic qualification and submit the documents like transcripts, test scores, English language requirements, and more. At last, they should pay application

Rashmi Singh

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What is the fees of NUS Singapore in Indian rupees?

Answered a month ago

National University of Singapore fees is between INR 12L and INR 1 Cr for UG, and PG. Students can join programs like Computing, Finance, Law, Data Science, Engineering, and more. Students can check the table below for NUS tuition fee for popular programs:

INR 24.47 L

Course	Tuition
LL.M.	INR 28.26 L
MIM	INR 22.02 L - 52.74 L
MS	INR 25.43 L - 42.8 L
MBA/PGDM	INR 22.02 L - 70.09 L
M.A.	INR 16.93 L - 58.8 L
M.Arch	INR 28.26 L - 38.22 L
B.E. / B.Tech	INR 14.02 L - 28.04 L
BBA	INR 21.47 L - 27.82 L
M.Arch
B.A.	INR 12.38 L - 25.61 L
LL.B.	INR 27.49 L
B.Arch	INR 28.05 L

Piyush Pandey

Contributor-Level 9

Is NUS better than Harvard?

Answered a month ago

Both NUS and Harvard are popular universities and are known for different areas. There is neither better or bad. Students who are looking for better global reputation, rankings should choose Harvard, where student who are focusing on career in Asian markets should choose NUS.

Jasleen Shukla

Contributor-Level 9

How can I get into NUS from India?

Answered a month ago

Indian students who want to take part in National University of Singapore should focus on aiming high score throughout their studies. They should have a UG degree and high school degree if want to join PG and UG programs. UG students should submit transcripts, English language score, ACT or SAT scor

Mukul Thapa

Contributor-Level 9

What is the average salary of National University of Singapore?

Answered 2 weeks ago

National University of Singapore MBA placement rate is around 90%. The average salary of National University of Singapore graduates is listed below-

Particulars	Average Salary
UG	SGD 58,500
PG	SGD 82,095

Saakshi Rawat

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