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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
As per official sources, NUS currently houses 31,400 UG students and 20,000 graduate students across its three campuses in Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah, and Outram. With a NUS acceptance rate of 5-10%, the university is quite selective in the number of students it enrolls each year. The enrollment trends for the National University of Singapore can be checked out from the table given below for a comparative analysis:
| Academic session | Total Undergraduates | Total Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 31,476 | 20,092 |
| 2023/24 | 31,827 | 18,129 |
| 2022/23 | 32,335 | 16,197 |
| 2021/22 | 32,673 | 14,529 |
| 2020/21 | 31,760 | 12,125 |
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
NUS is known for courses like MBBA, Computer Science, and Engineering amongst the international crowd. Some of the popular NUS Courses with the highest enrollments for both undergraduates and graduates as per the university's the latest annual report for 2024, are as follows:
| UG Stats | Enrollment | Graduate Stats | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & Engineering | 5,625 | Design & Engineering | 4,106 |
| Science | 5,181 | Science | 2,330 |
| Computing | 4,828 | Business | 1,595 |
| Business | 4,133 | Arts & Social Sciences | 1,222 |
| Arts & Social Sciences | 4,125 | Computing | 1,160 |
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
The National University of Singapore provides many scholarships to Indian students, like ASEAN UG, Science and Technology UG, NUS international UG, and more. Students can check the table below for the scholarships, along with the eligibility:
Scholarship | Eligibility |
|---|---|
ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship | High school completion |
Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship | Citizens of an Asian country or region High school completion |
NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship | Citizens of all countries High school completion |
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7 months agoNew answer posted
7 months agoContributor-Level 9
The National University of Singapore tuition fees range between INR 11 L and INR 1 Cr for undergraduate courses, and between INR 11 L and INR 91 L for postgraduate students. Students can check the National University of Singapore for popular programs below:
Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
MS (45 courses) | INR 21 L - 37 L |
MBA/PGDM (21 courses) | INR 20 L - 63 L |
MIM (18 courses) | INR 20 L - 46 L |
B.E. / B.Tech (15 courses) | INR 11 L - 26 L |
B.A. (15 courses) | INR 11 L - 26 L |
M.A. (15 courses) | INR 15 L - 32 L |
PG Certificate (7 courses) | INR 11 L - 27 L |
BBA (8 courses) | INR 20 L - 25 L |
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
NUS acceptance rate ranges between 5-10%, meanwhile, Nangyang Technological University has an acceptance rate of 47%. This suggests that Nanyang Technological University is far easier to enter with its moderately selective admission criteria as compared to the National University of Singapore's strictness in its selection criteria.
With an acceptance rate of 47%, Nanyang Technological University is still rather competitive, as this implies that out of every 100 students who apply, it only accepts 47. Thus, students must have an all-rounder profile that highlights an excellent performance in academics, as well as active participati
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
The National University of Singapore welcomes students belonging to diverse cultures and from various backgrounds. This also includes Indian students. However, Indian students must adhere to the listed specific requirements as mentioned by NUS:
Certificate of completion of high school/ 12th Marksheet
Good academic credentials in five subjects, including English
Standardized Test (Only for State and other Boards, not applicable to Central and ISC Boards)
Besides the aforementioned special requirements, prospective students are recommended to be informed of the basic requirements for NUS admissions.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Lee Kuan Yew, the former prime minister of Singapore is one of the illustrious members of the 370,000-strong National University of Singapore's alumni network.
Lee served as the Primer Minister of the country between the years 1965-1990, as a senior minister between 1990-2004 & as a minister mentor during the years 2004-2011.
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is an postgraduate school named in honour of Lee's contribution to the country's political system.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
NUS has a very extensive alumni network comprising of about 370,00 members, scattered across the globe, making their contribution to respective industries, by utilising their talents & knowledge acquired over the duration of their studies at NUS.
Among the most notable alumni members are: He Ying, Desmond Tan, Lee Kuan Yew, Raline Shah & Tan Eng Chye.
He Ying & Desmond Tan are notable for their work in the acting industry, while Tan Eng Chye is the president of the NUS itself.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
As per data curated from the official university website, the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS) is considered among the largest faculty members with a median annual intake of around 1,900 members.
The total student population at NUS comprises of around 6,000 (500 exchange students) UG students & 1,000 PG students.
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