Colleges in Singapore

Upcoming deadline to apply for financial aid at Nanyang Technological Uni is Jul 31, 2026 for Research programmes (Jan 2027 intake). Scholarship deadlines for the 2026 intakes have now passed for most programs.

To know more, students are advised to check the official university website.

Both NTU and NUS are world-class universities. NUS (#1 in Singapore) ranks above NTU (#2 in Singapore) in the latest Shiksha Popuarity Rankings. NTU is stronger for Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science. NUS is better for Arts, Social Sciences, Law, and Business programs.

NTU also has the larger and modern campus. It is also more budget friendly. Howerer NUS Singapore offers better career opportunities for UG students.

Both NTU and NUS are great options. For Engineering programs NTU is better. NUS is better for Business and Humanities.

Nanyang Uni Singapore organises career fairs, workshops, and networking events via its Career & Attachment Office (CAO). Every year, more than 6,000 NTU students land internships. Indian students are also provided access to job portals, interview prep sessions, and one-to-one career support up to 3 years after graduation.

Yes, NTU offers research internships to Indian students via its Global Connect Fellowship program. As part of the prorgam, Indian students in UG and PG degrees are allowed to spend 2-6 months working on research projects under the NTU faculty.

These internships are paid for with Indian students getting stipends upto SGD 5,000 (INR 3.6 Lakhs).

Doctor, IT Project Manager, Business Development Manager, HR Manager, and Digital Marketing Manager are some of the best-paying job roles in Singapore for Indian students. Given below are the average salaries earned by graduates in these roles:

Source: Payscale

1 SGD = INR 72.44

Starting costs of some programs are lower at NUS, but NTU offers the more affordable education across most courses. Living costs too are lower for students at NTU Singapore. However, NUS may offer better housing facilities. Mentioned below is how both universities compare:

Indian students applying for UG courses at NTU Singapore have to pay SGD 25 (INR 1.8 K) as the application fee. For PG courses, the application fee varies by program.

For an MBA, the NTU application fee for Indian students is SGD 100 (INR 7.24 K).

1 SGD = INR 72.44

No, NTU Uni Singapore does not allow Indian students to pay their tuition fees in installments. All students have to pay their semester tuition fees in full. 

MOE Tuition Grants or a Tuition Fee Loan are good options to make studies more affordable.

To know more, students can contact Nanyang University Singapore via the official university website.

Yes, Indian students enrolled in full-time degree courses at Nanyang Technological Uni can pursue part of their studies abroad. The university offers several semester exchange and summer exchange programs to Indian students. Some popular ones include Global Connect and REP. All full-time students at NTU can apply for study abroad programs.

The Renaissance Engineering Program (REP) at NTU Singapore is a 4.5 year integrated dual-degree program. It combines the curriculum of BE in Engineering Science and MS in Technology Management.

It is a great choice for Indian students interested in an Engineering degree that also teaches Financial Management, Entrepreneurship & Corportate Governance. Students also get the chance to spend 1 year of their study at universities like UC Berkeley & Imperial College London.