With the current pandemic situation, Singapore has become a hotspot not only for Asian students but also for students from around the world for its covid-free status. Here are the three best Singaporean Universities:
1. National University of Singapore (NUS)
The National University of Singapore, which was founded in 1980, is now Singapore’s top-ranked institution, with a #1 overall Asian ranking, a #11 global ranking, and a #12 global ranking by subject (according to QS World University Ranking in 2022). It comprises 17 schools spread over three campuses, ranging from Business to Engineering to Law to Music. Take a virtual tour of the campus:https://nus.edu.sg/oam/why-nus/experiences-at-nus/campustour/virtualtours/
Source: Du Hoc Greenway
| Application Date | 15th January – 14th February |
| Admission requirements | – High School Diploma – ACT with Writing and SAT Subject Test SAT and SAT Subject Test |
| Acceptance Rate | 16% |
| Tuition fee | $24,600 – $144,500 (depend on majors) |
NUS provides a diverse environment for its students to thrive in, with over 38,000 students from 100 different countries. It attempts to establish a friendly and inventive atmosphere to stimulate creative entrepreneurship within its community. Although the acceptance rate appears to be low, with all the benefits and services on offer, why not give it a shot?
2. Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Following the National University of Singapore on the global ranking of QS World University Ranking is Nanyang Technical University. With 230 buildings and 200 hectares, NTU has been ranked #1 among the world’s top young universities for the past five years and has the largest and most attractive campus in Singapore. Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm1bCS7FLL0&ab_channel=P%26DBagpdbag
NTU also offers nearly 33,000 students in eight distinct areas (Engineering, Science, Business, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Education, and Medical, which is a collaborative venture with Imperial College London). NTU also has partnerships with world-renowned technical firms including BMW, Rolls-Royce, Singtel, Volvo, and others.
Source: NTU Singapore
| Application Date | 15th October – 19th March |
| Admission requirements | – High School Diploma – One of the following: 1. IELTS (minimum 6, writing 6) 2. TOEFL (minimum 90) 3. SAT (minimum 1,250) 4. Pearson Test of English Academic (minimum 55) 5. ACT with writing (minimum 30) |
| Acceptance Rate | 36% |
| Tuition fee | $24,600– $173,500(depend on majors) |
3. Singapore Management University (SMU)
Singapore Management University, with its location at the center of Singapore and excellent teaching techniques, is one of the most popular Singaporean universities among international students. Visit SMU’s virtual tour: https://www.smu.edu.sg/files/virtual-campus-tour/index.htm. Unlike other Singaporean colleges, SMU values active participation in class discussions, which may credit for up to 20% of a module’s score. SMU has around 10,000 students spread across six schools (Economics, Law, Business, Accounting, Social Science, and Information System). Despite this, SMU is only placed #511 in the QS Global University Ranking. When compared to NTU and NUS, however, SMU has a higher employment rate, with 96.2 percent of SMU graduates finding work within six months of finishing their final exams. Additionally, the mean gross monthly salary of SMU graduates in full-time permanent jobs is S$4,358 in 2021 which is the best among universities in Singapore according to KBconsulting Singapore.
Source: Stora Enso
| Application Date | 16th October – 19th March |
| Admission requirements | – High School Diploma – One of the following: 1. IELTS (minimum overall 7, reading 7, writing 6.5) 2. TOEFL (minimum 93, reading 22, writing 22) 3. SAT (minimum 1,350, reading and writing 650) 4. Pearson Test of English Academic (minimum overall 66, reading 66, writing 56) 5. ACT (minimum composite score 29, English + reading score of 57) |
| Acceptance Rate | 49% |
| Tuition fee | $34,350– $50,600 (depend on majors) |
