Colleges in Singapore

Both the universities are popular among students. Heriot-Watt Dubai awarded as the best university by Forbes Middle east, where SMU has its global ranking reputation. Students who want to study Business, Management, Law, IT, can choose SMU, where students who want subjects like Engineering can choose Heriot.

NUS admission requirements for Indian students state that students do not need to provide their English language proficiency to get admitted to NUS. Moreover standardized scores like ACT with Writing or SAT scores are not required either. This applies to both applicants who have already passed out from class 12 as well as applicants who will get their board results after the application closing date.

No, the National University of Singapore states on its website that the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) - Main/Advanced examination is not required. The sole major requirement for Indian applicants is the submission of scores of Standard XII with a good passing score in 5 subjects that include English.

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 guidance from the career-support department to help them find their dream jobs.

Yes, NUS is considered one of the best Engineering universities globally. Students get access to modern research facilities. The courses are taught by world-class faculty, who are very well-versed in their domain. The university also maintains connections with some of the best companies across industries. Shiksha ranks it the best university for Engineering in Singapore, while QS ranks it #12 globally, for 2025.

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, compared to NUS. Students have better chances of admission at the National University of Singapore, as Harvard's acceptance rate is just 3.6%. 

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. Its MBA ranking is #23 for 2026.