National University of Singapore

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.

The most popular courses at the National University of Singapore are is the fields of Design & Engineering, Science, Business, Computing, Arts & Social Sciences. 

With Design & Engineering being the most popular which has 5,980 NUS students at PG level. Look at the given stats - 

The National University of Singapore is really popular and it accepts students from all over the world. Look at the stats given below -

• Over 31K students are studying at UG level at NUS and over 20K at the PG level.
• International students are 39% of the whole student body at this university.
• The NUS student body represents over 100 countries of the world.

Yes, the US World and News are among the best-ranking bodies in the world because they use many relevant factors like -

• Research Reputation
• Publications
• Total Citations
• International Collaborations
• Scientific Excellence Indicators

As per the recent rankings, NUS was ranked #20 in the category of 'Global Universities'. 

Yes, the National University of Singapore is ranked by the US News and World Report rankings which is #20. Given below are the ranking observations for NUS -

• This rank is an improvement from what it was in the last year. 
• US World rankings for this university are improving with each passing year.

Primarily, NUS uses a fixed application deadline system for its master's programs. If an applicant has applied for the NUS admissions in the month of February for UG and PG levels for the August intake, then they will receive their offers between late May and July. 

The offers are made on rolling basis and the decisions are sent via email along with the application status update on the official portal too. 

No, the National University of Singapore does not have rolling admissions. There are fixed admission deadlines for its Master's programs. 

Although the applications are reviewed regularly for Indian applicants. The students wishing to apply should try applying as soon as possible. 

For the National University of Singapore admissions, Indian students should ideally apply 6 to 8 months prior to the NUS August intake. 

This is the reason why the NUS deadlines for UG and PG courses are in February. To study in Singapore, Indian students do need the Student's Pass which should be applied for, before 3 months of the course start. 

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.

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.