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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.

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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.

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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

The National University of Singapore is one of the popular universities in Singapore and the world. As per the US News and World Report 2025, the National University is ranked #20. In a brief comparison among the similar universities, NUS stands out in the ranking. The rankings of these universities is given below:

University Name	US News National University Ranking 2023	US News National University Ranking 2024	US News National University Ranking 2025
National University of Singapore	26	22	20
ETH Zurich	29	33	35
University College London	12	7	7
Nanyang Technological University	30	27	28

Although all the universities are top ranked, but the UCL is ranked highest by the US News and World Repor. The ranking in the table, NUS is also one of the best universities.

The US News and World Report is one of the leading ranking bodies in the world. Since 2005 the body has been ranking the global universities based on various parameters. The Parameters include: Research Reputation, Publications, Total Citations, International Collaborations, and Scientific Excellence Indicators among others.

The body primarily focuses on the US Universities, but, it also publishes the global ranking for popular global universities. For ranking, the body prioritizes peer assessment and graduation rates more than the rest of the factors.

The table below provides detailed ranking criteria and weightage used by the US News while ranking the National University of Singapore:

US News Ranking Criteria for National University of Singapore	Weightage
Average 6-year graduation rate	16%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell Grant	5.5%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell Grant	5.5%
Average first-year student retention rate	5%
Over performance (+)/Underperformance(-)	10%
Median federal loan debt for grad borrowers	5%
College grads earning more than an HS grad	5%
Student-Faculty Ratio	3%
Faculty salaries rank	6%
Percent of faculty who are full-time	2%

Also check: US News Best College Rankings Methodology

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

MBA is one of the most sought-after courses worldwide. The universities that provide the best opportunities to students attract a maximum number of students.NUS ranks the worst out of all the universities given in the table below.

Look at the brief comparison among the world universities for the GMBA courses as per the Financial Times is given below:

University Name	FT GMBA Ranking 2023	FT GMBA Ranking 2024	FT GMBA Ranking 2025
National University of Singapore	25	27	37
Stanford Business School	4	23	-
IE Business School	22	20	18
Nanyang Technological University	38	-	22

Financial Times considers many factors while determining the rankings of top universities. Some crucial factors the Financial Times considers include weightage salary, salary increase, research ranks, value for money, aim achieved, alumni network, faculties with doctorates, and more. As per the ranking criteria of Financial Times, the ranking body prioritizes weightage salary and salary increase more than the rest factors. A detailed weightage about the ranking criteria is given below:

FT Ranking Factors	Weightage
Weighted Salary	16%
Salary Increase	16%
Value for Money	5%
Career Progress	3%
Aims Achieved	4%
Alumni Network Rank	4%
Career services	3%
Employed at three months	2%
Sector Diversity Rank	3%
Female Faculty	3%
Female Students	3%
Women on Board	1%
International Faculty	3%
International Students	3%
International Board	1%
International Mobility	5%
International Course Experience	3%
Faculty with Doctorates	5%
Carbon Footprint Rank	4%
FT Research Rank	10%
ESG and net zero teaching rank	3%

Also Read: Financial Times 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

The below QS rankings of top universities suggest that there is no improvement (constant) in the rankings of the National University of Singapore, among the similar ranked universities. The ETH Zurich is the best university among all.

Students can check the table below for a comparison of QS world university rankings among top universities:

University Name	QS WUR 2024	QS WUR 2025	QS WUR 2026
National University of Singapore	8	8	8
ETH Zurich	7	7	7
University College London	9	9	9
Nanyang Technological University	26	15	12

QS Rankings is one of the top popular ranking bodies and has a reputation for being transparent. QS uses an extensive methodology that includes Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Global Engagement, Learning Experience, and Sustainability.

A detailed ranking criteria for the National University of Singapore QS Ranking is given below -

QS Ranking Criteria for the National University of Singapore	Score in 2024
Academic Reputation	95.9
Citations per faculty	99.9
Employer Reputation	95.9
Employment Outcomes	100
International Faculty Ratio	100
International Research Network	92.4
International Student Diversity	72.1
International Student Ratio	96.9
Faculty Student Ratio	71.5
Sustainability	90

Also, Read QS World University Ranking Methodology

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	– / –
Clinical and Health	16	17	– / –
Engineering	9	9	– / –
Law	11	12	– / –
Life Sciences	22	21	– / –
PG Business and Economics	15	12	– / –
PG Computer Science	11	11	– / –
Psychology	64	45	– / –

NUS vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Rankings Comparison

National University of Singapore is among the popular universities in the world. In comparison to other similar universities, NUS does fairly well. The table below shows the rank of various global universities.

As per the THE Rankings, Stanford is the best global university. Students can check the THE rankings of universities below:

University Name	THE WUR 2024	THE WUR 2025	THE WUR 2024THE WUR 2026
National University of Singapore	19	17	17
ETH Zurich	11	11	11
University College London	22	22	22
Nanyang Technological University	32	30	31

Times Higher Education is one of the leading ranking bodies to rank global universities on various parameters. THE ranks universities based on Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry Standards, and International Outlook.

A detailed weightage used by the THE is given below:

Times Higher Education Ranking Criteria for National University of Singapore	Weightage
Teaching reputation	15%
Student staff ratio	4.5%
Doctorate bachelor ratio	2%
Doctorate staff ratio	5.5%
Institutional income	2.5%
Research reputation	18%
Research income	5.5%
Research productivity	5.5%
Citation impact	15%
Research strength	5%
Research excellence	5%
Research influence	5%
Industry income	2%
Patents	2%
International students	2.5%
International staff	2.5%
International co-authorship	2.5%

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

In a brief comparison among the ranks of National University of Singapore, and other similar universities, NUS does stand fairly well.

Look at the brief comparison of the universities is given in the table -

University Name	ARWU University Ranking 2023	ARWU University Ranking 2024	ARWU University Ranking 2025
National University of Singapore	71	68	56
ETH Zurich	20	21	22
University College London	17	16	14
Nanyang Technological University	93	90	93

ARWU is one of the leading ranking bodies to rank global universities. Based in Shanghai, the body focuses on ranking Chinese Universities along with top global universities. The ARWU considers factors such as quality of education, quality of faculty, research output and per capita performance. A detailed weightage used by the ARWU is given below:

National University of Singapore ARWU Ranking Criteria	Weightage
Nobel Prizes and Field Medals won by Alumni	10%
Nobel Prizes and Field Medals won by Staff	20%
Highly Cited Researchers	20%
Papers published in Nature and Science	20%
Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Science Citation Index	20%
Per capita academic performance of an Institution	10%

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4.1

Singapore is a brilliant place to study.

Tips: The course was relatively new when I joined as I was a part of the 2nd or 3 batch. I actually finished the course in 2013 and am now running my own law firm along with two others. Singapore is a brilliant place to study and live. The best part about the university is the diversity. I had friends from both sides of the pond. Europe, the Americas and other Asian countries. I would advise any student wanting to study outside to definitely consider Singapore as an option.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 1500

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

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MSc (Artificial Intelligence & Innovation) - Batch of 2025

4.2

Perfect place for focused individuals.

Tips: Very easy and convenient mode of transport. There are buses or metro connections to every part of the city and you can track your journey on Google Maps itself which is very accurate. The cost of public transport is very cheap and the buses and metro journeys is calculated as a sum of the journey and not charged per ride. Getting a job is totally dependent on how well you network. For Indians, it's easy to shift as you can find a lot of Indians living and working here. Very much satisfied with NUS and the alumni connect and opportunities you get as a part of the programme.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The Singapore law isn't easier for a foreign individual to get PR. You can get an employment visa from the employers which allows you to work in Singapore as per the contract. If completed Ph.D. then the chances for you to get PR would be increased as your contribution to the country's research will matter a lot.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 2225

Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 40475

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026Read more

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The NUS MBA - Batch of 2023

NUS MBA is good if you are open to exploring job opportunities outside of Singapore.

Tips: Come with a clearly defined goal of what you want from the program and dont expect to learn what you want from the program. Network with people a lot to help break into opportunities and dont rely on the college to find you a job. Push yourself to go out and learn new things, participate in case competitions, go on study trips (GIP) and make friends from different cultures.

Likes (Student Life): The college campus provides great infrastructure and offers a good college life right from sports all the way to libraries. There are more than 13 tennis courts, numerous basketball courts, gymnasiums and much more. The library is huge and it offers diverse choices. On top of this there are different options to choose from in terms of residence and you can interact with a diverse cohort.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Tough job market since the government launched COMPAS to award work permits. Due to this, recruiters find it difficult to hire expats. If you have a generic skill it is difficult to get hired. There is a premium on technical skillsets.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 2000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 95000

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026Read more

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MSc in Precision Health and Medicine - Batch of 2026

4.1

Great university and good opportunities.

Tips: There will be some cultural differences when students come to Singapore for the first time. I got the SINGA scholarship by A*STAR for my course which covers my tuition fee and gives me a monthly stipend of 2700SGD per month for two years and which increases to 3300SGD per month for another two years.

Likes (Public transportation): All the places are well connected with metro and buses. The most common are the metro and buses. You can use the same card in both and you can also use your bank cards. The public transportation is affordable as compared to cabs and owning a personal vehicle.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): It is difficult to get a PR as it is very competitive and quota based. You can settle here with long term pass as well. If given a chance I would love to permanently immigrate here because of various reasons such as safety, security, clean environment.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 1500

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026Read more

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Master of Laws (LLM) - Batch of 2025

A rigorous and international experience at NUS.

Tips: Students should be aware that this programme is academically rigorous and fast-paced, with reading that needs to be completed before each class. Students need to be proactive about networking and internship opportunities, as these are independent of the coursework. The transition was generally smooth. Classes are interactive and students are expected to participate as part of their grades and contribute from their own previous experiences. Personally, I did not avail myself of any scholarships. However the university offers certain merit-based scholarships as seen on their website, but these are competitive and limited in number and dependent on academic performance. I am satisfied with the university and the course due to the strength of the faculty and international exposure, safety, infrastructure and quality of life.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty consists of leading academicians and senior practitioners who are recognised authorities in their respective fields. Faculty members are approachable. Professors are open to discussions beyond class hours respond to emails and actively engage during lectures. The teaching methodology focuses on both theory and practice.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent immigration in Singapore is connected to securing long-term employment. As an international student pursuing an LL.M. at NUS the course itself does not guarantee job placement. The university does not provide a placement process. Given a competitive and saturated job market transitioning from a student visa to a work visa can be uncertain. Having said that, if table employment opportunities are available I would be interested in permanently immigrating to Singapore.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 2000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026Read more

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M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) - Batch of 2019

3.9

Great place to study with a lot of opportunities.

Tips: It is a fantastic place to study. Just don't expect to find a job easily. Also, you surely need to follow the rules, otherwise you will be in trouble. If you like to study as well as have fun, Singapore, NUS and NTU are most certainly the right places for you.

Likes (Part time work): A lot of opportunities. Can work for about 20 hours a week. Classes are late in the day for post graduation, hence it was easy to manage. I worked on campus as well as outside. The opportunities to be a teaching assistant or tutor were ample. Additional campus and tutoring jobs were common.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Most of the students who studied with me have moved to other countries or have returned home as it has not been very favourable for non-Singapore citizens and permanent residents. However, it is a fantastic city and country. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.

Total Monthly ExpenseSGD 1800

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalarySGD 65000

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026Read more

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How do I submit my NUS application?

Answered a week 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?

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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

How can I get into NUS from India?

Answered a week 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

Is NUS better than Harvard?

Answered a week 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

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Which is better for MBA, NUS or NTU?

Answered a month ago

Here's a natural, experience-driven post for that Shiksha Q&A thread:

Choosing between NUS and NTU for an MBA can feel overwhelming, especially when both have strong global reputations. I faced a similar dilemma last year and realized it's not just about the brand but the real-world implications of e

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