NUS: courses, rankings & life

THE BIG PICTURE

A feel for NUS.

NUS offers a comprehensive range of subjects and a substantial residential community in Singapore. Kent Ridge and University Town anchor much of student life, while specialised schools also use other campuses.

Student community35,558

International students31%

Course pathways here3 featured

Student population reported in the THE 2026 ranking dataset; this reporting basis may differ from total university enrolment.

THE student statistics ↗ · checked 2026-09-18

Academic breadthUrban opportunitiesResidential colleges

ONE LENS ON YOUR DECISION

The rankings, in context.

QS · World#10

2027 edition

QS World University Rankings 2027 ↗ · checked 2026-09-18

Times Higher Education · World#17

2026 edition

THE World University Rankings 2026 ↗ · checked 2026-09-18

QS and Times Higher Education use different methods. Editions are shown separately; “=” means a tied position. These are university-wide rankings, not scores for your course. How to read the data ↗

WHAT WILL YOU MAKE OF IT?

Find your course.

Explore a selection of degrees, open the details, and bring a course into your budget.

3 featured courses · A curated selection of pathways

Computer Science · Undergraduate

Computer Science

BComp (Hons)4 yearsEnglish

Fee depends on status2026/27

Programming, algorithms, AI and systems, with project work and electives that let students develop a technical focus.

Before you apply

Accepted pre-university qualification
Qualification-specific mathematics requirements
Meet the relevant English language and competitive admission requirements

Intakes & fees

August

International applicants; fees depend on applicant and programme category
Tuition depends on citizenship, Tuition Grant status and entry cohort. Confirm the applicable NUS fee schedule.

Living costs are separate: SGD 1,200–2,100 / month.

Plan this course’s budget Course source ↗ · checked 2026-09-18

Data Science · Undergraduate

Business Analytics

BSc (Hons)4 yearsEnglish

Fee depends on status2026/27

A four-year direct honours degree combining computing, mathematics, statistics and business, with financial, marketing and machine-learning analytics options.

Before you apply

Accepted pre-university qualification
Qualification-specific mathematics requirements
Meet the relevant English language and competitive admission requirements

Intakes & fees

August

International applicants; fees depend on applicant and programme category
Tuition Grant terms and any work obligation affect the true cost for international students.

Living costs are separate: SGD 1,200–2,100 / month.

Plan this course’s budget Course source ↗ · checked 2026-09-18

Computer Science · Undergraduate

Information Security

BComp (Hons)4 yearsEnglish

Fee depends on status2026/27

Study cryptography, systems security, security management and legal aspects of cybersecurity alongside computing foundations.

Before you apply

Accepted pre-university qualification
Qualification-specific mathematics requirements
Meet the relevant English language and competitive admission requirements

Intakes & fees

August

International applicants; fees depend on applicant and programme category
Tuition, miscellaneous fees, accommodation and meal plans are separate budget items.

Living costs are separate: SGD 1,200–2,100 / month.

Plan this course’s budget Course source ↗ · checked 2026-09-18

LIFE AFTER THE LECTURE

Build a community around what interests you

The School of Computing lists student groups that mix creative work, peer learning, social impact and technology. Campus-wide residential communities broaden that social circle beyond a single degree.

Games Development Group

Students across faculties make games, run workshops and organise game jams.

Hack for Good

Developer Group students build software for non-profit organisations and community challenges.

Women in Tech and NUS Hackers

Peer networks, talks, workshops and mentoring connect students with shared interests.

NUS Computing student clubs ↗ · checked 2026-09-18

YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE

A place to live. A budget to match.

Indicative monthly living costsSGD 1,200–2,100Undated NUS planning estimate, checked September 2026 · Single student living on campus: accommodation, three meals a day, public transport and personal essentials.

NUS Graduate School publishes SGD 1,200–2,100 per month on campus and SGD 1,550–3,400 off campus. These are planning estimates, not 2026/27 room quotations. Tuition, student fees, major purchases, travel and entertainment are additional; housing eligibility and room availability differ by programme.

NUS Graduate School: cost of living estimate ↗ · checked 2026-09-19

Where could you stay?

NUS offers halls, residential colleges, houses and student residences, each with a different community model. Housing admission is a separate process; check eligibility, meal plans and room availability.

Hall of residence
Residential college
Student residence or house
Off-campus rental

NUS Office of Student Affairs: hostel options ↗ · checked 2026-09-19 Build my living + tuition budget

PACK FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

The seasons in Singapore.

Hot and humid year-round, with frequent tropical rain and little seasonal variation in temperature.

25.9°CJan · monthly mean temperature

Warmest monthMay · 28.1°C

Coolest monthJan · 25.9°C

Climate averages, 2001–2020, from NASA POWER / MERRA-2 ↗. Temperatures are monthly means, not daily highs. Rainfall converts mean mm/day to calendar-month totals. Regional model estimates; this is not a live forecast.

A WINDOW INTO THE EXPERIENCE

Student perspectives.

Summaries of published student stories and community resources. Read them alongside your own conversations with current students.

NUS Hackers · student-run community resource, paraphrased

A community for building things and helping each other

NUS Hackers describes weekly Friday talks, beginner-friendly technical workshops and Hack&Roll, a hackathon without a set topic. Its student volunteers also run mentoring for first-year students and a programme where students share internship experiences and advice.

NUS Hackers: About ↗ · checked 2026-09-19

Sing Hui · Kent Ridge Hall JCRC President, 2021/22 · university-published student account, paraphrased

Hall life offers responsibilities beyond study

Former Kent Ridge Hall student president Sing Hui describes opportunities to become a sports captain, lead a cultural group or committee, or represent a residential block. The account presents hall participation as a way to develop student leadership within a long-running residential community.

NUS hostel options: Sing Hui’s hall perspective ↗ · checked 2026-09-19

These are attributed summaries, not reviews submitted to Uni Listing. University-published stories are selected by the university and may not reflect every student’s experience.

Behind the details.

Facts are linked to their source and edition. Costs depend on your programme, fee status and intake.

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Campus photo credits

University Hall — Joshua Rommel Hayag Vargas. CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and cropped for display.

National University of Singapore

A feel for NUS.

The rankings, in context.

Find your course.

Computer Science

Before you apply

Intakes & fees

Business Analytics

Before you apply

Intakes & fees

Information Security

Before you apply

Intakes & fees

Build a community around what interests you

Games Development Group

Hack for Good

Women in Tech and NUS Hackers

A place to live. A budget to match.

Where could you stay?

The seasons in Singapore.

Student perspectives.

A community for building things and helping each other

Hall life offers responsibilities beyond study

Behind the details.