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Nanyang Technological University

Singapore, Singapore ntu.edu.sg(opens in a new tab)Founded 1991

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Overview

A research-intensive technological university with strengths in engineering, materials science, AI, business (Nanyang Business School) and communication studies.

Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Language of instruction
English
Ranking
#12 in QS World University Rankings 2027

QS 2027 indicator scores

Overall 93.6/100
  • Academic reputation98
  • Employer reputation95.1
  • Employment outcomes85.9
  • Faculty–student ratio82.8
  • International students96.5
  • Citations per faculty90.1
  • Sustainability88.7

Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.

VerifiedSource: QS World University Rankings 2027(opens in a new tab)· Last verified November 2026

Admissions

Selectivity
Highly selective
A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
How to apply
Directly through the university

Requirements

English proficiency

About IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90

Commonly IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 for international qualifications.

Indicative — confirmSource: NTU Admissions(opens in a new tab)

Standardized testing

Varies — check policy

SAT/ACT may be required depending on your school qualification.

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Deadlines

International qualifications

Typically between January and March

Not yet verifiedSource: NTU Admissions(opens in a new tab)

These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.

Tuition

Annual tuition (international)

Est. S$18,000–S$40,000 per year (lower with the MOE Tuition Grant)

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Scholarships & financial aid

Government / grant places

MOE Tuition Grant plus NTU merit scholarships.

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Related external scholarships

Scholarship

El-yurt umidi Foundation Scholarships

El-yurt umidi Foundation (Uzbekistan)

Fully fundedIn person
Location
Universities abroad
Deadline
Announced with each call — the online window is short (often about three weeks)

Scholarship

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program

Asian Development Bank

Fully fundedIn person
Location
Asia-Pacific (mainly Japan)
Deadline
Set by each participating institution

Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Data Science & AI
  • Business
  • Communication Studies
  • Materials Engineering

Fields: Engineering · Computer Science · Data Science & AI · Business & Management · Media & Communications · Natural Sciences · Education

International students

Apply directly through the NTU admissions portal.

Application

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