Welcome to Singapore

University Education

in Singapore

Singapore is home to three universities: The National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and Singapore Management University.

The National University of Singapore - A Modern Hub

The National University of Singapore has grown and evolved since its founding in 1905 to become a quality teaching and research-intensive institution. Forward-looking, innovative and fast-moving, it has assiduously built up a tradition of excellence and is becoming a top-league university that will contribute to Singapore's development as the 'Boston of the East'.

NUS' Faculties/School
Architecture, Building & Real Estate

Arts and Social Sciences

Business Administration

Dentistry

Engineering

Law

MedicineScience

School of Computing
NUS' Special Programmes

Core Curriculum Programme

Cross Faculty Modules

Double Degree Programme with French Grandes Ecoles

Exchange Programmes For NUS Students

Intensive Mandarin Programme

Talent Development Programme

NUS: University of the 21st Century
NUS has already put in place initiatives which will position the University at the forefront of tertiary education in the 21st century. They include:

• the establishment of a global campus using state-of-the-art multimedia technologies to plug into the worldwide revolution in information and communications, and facilitate cross-boundary learning and wide-knowledge reach

• a quality teaching programme with emphasis on multi-disciplinary learning and cross-faculty modules, to produce highly-qualified graduates who have broad intellectual horizons and are steeped in a culture of life-long learning

• a thriving culture of research enhanced by state-of-the-art research institutions
  a vigorous external relations programme with strong linkages to industry collaborators and international academic partners

• the commissioning of faculty and university-wide International Academic Advisory Panels to benchmark standards comparable to the best universities in the world

• a vibrant campus life to complement learning, making NUS a great educational experience.
  You can find out more about studying at NUS and apply online at http://www.nus.edu.sg/NUSinfo/UG/ug.html.

Nanyang Technological University

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was established on 1 July 1991. It is designed to meet the manpower needs of the nation and the region. Degrees awarded by NTU are recognised by the relevant professional institutions both locally and internationally.

NTU aims at becoming a university with general academic excellence and niches of international eminence. Its mission is to train leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs for Singapore and the region, and to advance research and development in both the academic and professional disciplines.
The University is organised into Schools each headed by a Dean. Each School is further divided into Divisions. NTU has ten Schools comprising:
Accountancy And BusinessApplied Science Civil and Structural EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringMechanical and Production EngineeringCommunication Studies Arts Education Physical Education Science
The last four Schools are part of the National Institute of Education (NIE), where courses on teacher education, arts and science are conducted.

Singapore Management University
The Singapore Management University (SMU) is partnered with one of America's best business schools, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. This inspired collaboration aims to build a world class university for creative entrepreneurs and visionary business leaders. SMU has signed a five-year joint agreement with Wharton to create a unique learning and research environment. Diverse and challenging programmes will equip, enrich and hone the skills, knowledge and experience of the men and women who will be capable of leading in a rapidly changing and dynamic world.