{"id":78431,"date":"2026-04-27T05:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T05:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=78431"},"modified":"2026-10-16T17:14:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:14:43","slug":"national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"NUS Acceptance Rate 2027-28: What NUS Actually Publishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>No official NUS acceptance rate published<\/li>\n\n    <li>International estimate: 5 to 8 percent<\/li>\n\n    <li>Toughest programs: Medicine, CS, Engineering<\/li>\n\n    <li>CBSE and ISC applicants need no SAT and no IELTS.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Admission review is holistic, not marks-only<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    ? Best for: Indian Class 12 and Master\u2019s applicants weighing their real chances for admission at NUS across UG, PG, Medicine, Computer Science, and Engineering.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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Rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/#NUS_Acceptance_Rate_for_Undergraduate_Programs\" title=\"NUS Acceptance Rate for Undergraduate Programs&nbsp;\">NUS Acceptance Rate for Undergraduate Programs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/#NUS_Acceptance_Rate_for_Masters_and_Postgraduate_Programs\" title=\"NUS Acceptance Rate for Master\u2019s and Postgraduate Programs\">NUS Acceptance Rate for Master\u2019s and Postgraduate Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/#NUS_Acceptance_Rate_for_Computer_Science_and_Engineering\" title=\"NUS Acceptance Rate for Computer Science and Engineering\">NUS Acceptance Rate for Computer Science and Engineering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/#NUS_Medicine_Acceptance_Rate_for_International_Students\" title=\"NUS Medicine Acceptance Rate for International Students\">NUS Medicine Acceptance Rate for International Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/#NUS_Admission_Requirements_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"NUS Admission Requirements for Indian Students\">NUS Admission Requirements for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/#NUS_Tuition_Fees_and_Cost_of_Living_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"NUS Tuition Fees and Cost of Living for Indian Students&nbsp;\">NUS Tuition Fees and Cost of Living for Indian Students&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/#Scholarships_at_National_University_of_Singapore_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Scholarships at National University of Singapore for Indian Students\">Scholarships at National University of Singapore for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/#NUS_Application_Timeline_for_Indian_Students_AY202728\" title=\"NUS Application Timeline for Indian Students (AY2027\/28)\">NUS Application Timeline for Indian Students (AY2027\/28)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/#3_Takeaways_on_NUS_Acceptance_Rate\" title=\"3 Takeaways on NUS Acceptance Rate\">3 Takeaways on NUS Acceptance Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/national-university-of-singapore-acceptance-rate\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_NUS_Acceptance_Rate\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About NUS Acceptance Rate\">Frequently Asked Questions About NUS Acceptance Rate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_NUS_Acceptance_Rate\"><\/span><strong>What Is the NUS Acceptance Rate?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National University of Singapore (NUS)<\/a> has never released an official acceptance rate, not for undergrad, not for grad, not for any single program. That\u2019s a deliberate institutional choice, not a data gap on our end. Every figure quoted online as \u201cthe NUS acceptance rate,\u201d including the ones below, comes from third-party estimates built on enrolment trends and applicant volumes, not an NUS-published statistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For international applicants specifically, the estimate most consistently cited sits around <strong>5 to 8 percent<\/strong>. You\u2019ll also see a wider 5 to 10 percent figure quoted elsewhere. That wider version usually includes Singaporean citizens and PRs, who are admitted through a separate, higher-rate track. If you\u2019re applying as an international student, 5 to 8 percent is the more relevant range to plan around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NUS currently ranks <strong>10th globally and 1st in Asia<\/strong> in the QS World University Rankings 2027, released in June 2026, down two places from 8th the previous year.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/where-does-the-national-university-of-singapore-stand-in-the-qs-world-university-rankings-2027\"> See exactly how NUS compares to other ranking bodies in one table<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/oam\/admissions\/international-qualifications-for-foreigners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>NUS Office of Admissions<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntu.edu.sg\/sss\/news-events\/news\/detail\/qs-world-university-rankings--nus-drops-to-10th--ntu-remains-12th\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>QS World University Rankings 2027<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Most Indian families fixate on the exact percentage, but the number itself doesn\u2019t predict your result since NUS has never confirmed one. What actually predicts it is how closely your application matches what a specific faculty looks for, which is a very different exercise than clearing a cutoff.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you\u2019ve been told your Class 12 score alone decides this, it\u2019s worth a reality check.<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/is-nus-or-ntu-actually-as-hard-to-get-into-as-indian-students-believe-and-is-there-an-information-gap-affecting-how-indian-applicants-perceive-singapore-universities\"><em> <\/em><em>Our counselors break down exactly where Indian applicants misjudge NUS admissions<\/em><\/a><em>, and it\u2019s usually not where you\u2019d expect.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Acceptance_Rate_for_Undergraduate_Programs\"><\/span><strong>NUS Acceptance Rate for Undergraduate Programs&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rate isn\u2019t uniform across programs. Medicine sits in a category of its own, and Computer Science and Engineering aren\u2019t far behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Program<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Where it stands<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What Indian applicants should know<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medicine<\/td><td>Most selective at NUS<\/td><td>Covered in detail below; eligibility depends on when your results come through, not your board<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Science<\/td><td>Highly competitive<\/td><td>Among NUS\u2019s most applied-to programs globally, reflecting its top-10 QS subject ranking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering<\/td><td>Competitive<\/td><td>Demand consistently outpaces seats for international applicants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business<\/td><td>Competitive<\/td><td>Holistic review; strong co-curricular profile matters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Humanities &amp; Science (general)<\/td><td>Comparatively more accessible<\/td><td>Still selective by global standards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source<\/em><\/strong><em>: NUS Office of Admissions;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/singapore\/news\/national-university-of-singapore-ranks-top-in-asia-among-worlds-best-across-28-subjects-032726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Acceptance_Rate_for_Masters_and_Postgraduate_Programs\"><\/span><strong>NUS Acceptance Rate for Master\u2019s and Postgraduate Programs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NUS doesn\u2019t publish a postgraduate acceptance rate either, and that covers MSc, MBA, research Master\u2019s, and PhD alike. Any specific percentage you\u2019ve seen quoted for \u201cNUS Masters acceptance rate\u201d is someone\u2019s estimate, not an NUS number, and the estimates in circulation disagree with each other widely enough that none should be treated as reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What actually decides your odds at the postgraduate level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Program size.<\/strong> Coursework Master\u2019s in Computing and Business run larger cohorts than niche research tracks, though both stay oversubscribed by international applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your profile against the program\u2019s typical applicant.<\/strong> One applicant our counselors advised, with a 6.3 CGPA and two years of work experience, was below what NUS and NTU programs usually admit on paper.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/can-an-indian-applicant-with-a-63-cgpa-and-two-years-of-work-experience-get-into-a-part-time-masters-in-singapore\"> A strong GRE score and relevant work experience can still help offset a lower CGPA<\/a>. Treat this as one real example, not a fixed cutoff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your SOP.<\/strong> Mandatory for most Master\u2019s and all PhD programs.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/how-should-an-indian-student-write-a-strong-sop-for-nus-mim-or-a-singapore-masters-application\"> NUS reads these very differently from US or UK schools<\/a>: direct and evidence-based, not a narrative essay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your English test score.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\">IELTS <\/a>6.5 or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/toefl\">TOEFL iBT<\/a> 85 to 92, depending on the program.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/which-english-proficiency-test-should-i-take-for-my-masters-program-in-singapore-ireland-france-or-the-netherlands-ielts-or-toefl\"> IELTS is usually the safer default for Indian applicants<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The single biggest gap we see in Master\u2019s applications isn\u2019t academics, it\u2019s the SOP reading, like an undergrad personal statement. NUS wants a professional, outcomes-focused document, and that shift in register often matters more than an extra 0.3 CGPA.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For the full breakdown of fees, top Master\u2019s programs, and eligibility by discipline, see our<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ms-in-singapore\/\"><em> <\/em><em>MS in Singapore guide for Indian students<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Acceptance_Rate_for_Computer_Science_and_Engineering\"><\/span><strong>NUS Acceptance Rate for Computer Science and Engineering<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with undergrad and Master\u2019s generally, NUS doesn\u2019t release a Computer Science- or Engineering-specific acceptance figure. What is verifiable: NUS Computing is consistently ranked in the global top 10 for the subject, and that ranking is exactly why it draws a disproportionate share of applications relative to the number of seats available. Engineering follows a similar pattern, helped along by strong placement outcomes at firms like Goldman Sachs, Google, and Singapore\u2019s government-linked corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two things worth knowing if you\u2019re applying to either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application volume for NUS Computing has grown faster than most other faculties in recent admission cycles, which is part of why it reads as harder to get into even without a published number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For undergrad applicants, Engineering and Computing sit at the standard tuition band of <strong>SGD 21,400 a year with the MOE Tuition Grant, GST included (Rs.16L)<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/how-much-is-the-yearly-tuition-for-an-international-undergraduate-in-computing-or-engineering-at-nus\"> Check the full fee breakdown by faculty<\/a> before you budget, since fees run considerably higher without the grant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source<\/em><\/strong><em>: NUS Office of Admissions; QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Medicine_Acceptance_Rate_for_International_Students\"><\/span><strong>NUS Medicine Acceptance Rate for International Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medicine is the tightest program at NUS for any applicant, and that holds especially true for international seats. NUS doesn\u2019t break out a separate acceptance figure for it, but there\u2019s real structure worth understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, a distinction that gets lost often: <strong>NUS Medicine and Duke-NUS Medical School are two different schools.<\/strong> NUS\u2019s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is the standard undergraduate route, a 5-year MBBS you can enter straight after Class 12. Duke-NUS is a separate, graduate-entry school offering a 4-year Doctor of Medicine (MD), and it only accepts applicants who already hold a bachelor\u2019s degree.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/can-i-join-duke-nus-in-singapore-after-class-12-and-how-long-is-the-course\"> If you\u2019re coming straight from Class 12, Duke-NUS isn\u2019t an option yet; the undergraduate route is<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, on eligibility: Medicine, along with Dentistry, Law, and Nursing, has one restriction that applies regardless of which board you\u2019re from. If you\u2019ll still be sitting your Class 12 exams at the time you apply, you\u2019re not eligible to apply for these four programs at that stage, since NUS requires your actual final results in hand before considering you, not predicted or provisional ones. Applicants who already have their completed Class 12 results don\u2019t face this restriction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Separately, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Architecture, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture, and a handful of double-degree programs also require an interview or aptitude test as part of admission, on top of the academic requirements above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Families frequently confuse Duke-NUS with \u201cNUS Medicine\u201d because both are in Singapore and both are selective, but mixing up the two means building an application timeline around the wrong eligibility rules entirely.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source<\/em><\/strong><em>: NUS Office of Admissions;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duke-nus.edu.sg\/allevents\/detail\/special-pathways-to-duke-nus-medicine-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Duke-NUS Medical School<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Admission_Requirements_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>NUS Admission Requirements for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This depends entirely on which board you\u2019re from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Your board<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subjects required<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SAT\/ACT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English test<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CBSE \/ ISC<\/td><td>Good pass in 5 subjects, incl. English<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State and other boards<\/td><td>Good pass in 5 subjects, incl. English<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few things worth knowing regardless of board:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>JEE Main\/Advanced scores are <strong>not required<\/strong>, though a strong rank can strengthen your profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s no university entrance exam specifically for Indian-qualification applicants; NUS discontinued its University Entrance Examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provisional or internet print-outs of your Class 12 result are accepted while you wait for official mark sheets, except for Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and Nursing, which need final results already in hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The most common, avoidable mistake we see from State Board applicants is submitting without an SAT or ACT score on file, assuming the CBSE\/ISC exemption applies to them too. It doesn\u2019t, and that single gap can stall an otherwise strong application.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source<\/em><\/strong><em>: NUS Office of Admissions, Indian Standard 12 (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/oam\/admissions\/international-qualifications-for-foreigners\/international-qualifications\/indian-standard-12-cbse-and-isc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>CBSE\/ISC<\/em><\/a><em> and<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/oam\/admissions\/international-qualifications-for-foreigners\/international-qualifications\/indian-standard-12-(state-and-other-boards)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>State and Other Boards<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For Master\u2019s applicants, the process runs through a different portal entirely.<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/what-does-the-nus-application-actually-look-like-is-a-statement-of-purpose-required\"><em> <\/em><em>Here\u2019s what the actual NUS graduate application looks like, SOP included<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Tuition_Fees_and_Cost_of_Living_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>NUS Tuition Fees and Cost of Living for Indian Students&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Budget for two separate things: tuition, and everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tuition.<\/strong> For AY2026\/2027, undergraduate fees with the MOE Tuition Grant run roughly <strong>SGD 21,400 to SGD 30,450 a year (Rs.16L to Rs.23L)<\/strong>, depending on faculty, with Medicine and Law sitting at the top of that range. These figures already include Singapore\u2019s 9% GST, so don\u2019t add it again when budgeting. Taking the Tuition Grant comes with a 3-year bond to work for a Singapore-registered company after graduation, worth weighing seriously before you accept it, not after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Living costs.<\/strong> NUS\u2019s own published estimates put monthly living expenses at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Expense<\/th><th>Monthly cost<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>On-campus accommodation<\/td><td>S$900\u2013S$1,800 (\u20b967,500\u2013\u20b91,35,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shared private apartment<\/td><td>S$1,000\u2013S$2,000 (\u20b975,000\u2013\u20b91,50,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meals<\/td><td>S$300\u2013S$800 (\u20b922,500\u2013\u20b960,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport<\/td><td>S$80\u2013S$200 (\u20b96,000\u2013\u20b915,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mobile and broadband<\/td><td>S$98\u2013S$280 (\u20b97,350\u2013\u20b921,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal expenses<\/td><td>S$200\u2013S$350 (\u20b915,000\u2013\u20b926,250)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NUS recommends budgeting a <strong>minimum of SGD 19,500 a year (approx. Rs.14.6L)<\/strong> for living expenses alone, separate from tuition, at current exchange rates of roughly <strong>Rs.75 per SGD<\/strong> as of October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The MOE Tuition Grant looks like free money on paper, but the 3-year work bond is a real constraint on your post-graduation plans. Students who want to pursue a Master\u2019s abroad right after NUS, or move to a different country for work, sometimes forget they\u2019ve signed up for this until it\u2019s time to graduate.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/docs\/default-source\/administrative-policies-procedures\/ugtuitioncurrent.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>NUS Registrar, Undergraduate Tuition Fees AY2026\/2027<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/msgfin-qat\/fees-finances\/expenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>NUS cost-of-attendance estimates<\/em><\/a><em>; live SGD\/INR exchange rate<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For a complete program-wise fee table across undergrad, Master\u2019s, and MBA, see our<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=82449\"><em> <\/em><em>NUS fees guide for Indian students<\/em><\/a><em>. It also covers how the MOE Tuition Grant and its 3-year work bond affect your actual out-of-pocket cost.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_at_National_University_of_Singapore_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships at National University of Singapore for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Coverage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bond \/ commitment<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUS Global Merit Scholarship<\/td><td>Full subsidized tuition, living allowance, accommodation allowance, one-time computer allowance<\/td><td>Follows standard MOE Tuition Grant bond; automatic consideration with your application, no separate form<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUS Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship<\/td><td>Full tuition and allowances for select science and engineering degrees<\/td><td>6-year bond with a Singapore-based company, double the standard Tuition Grant bond<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUS Sports Scholarship<\/td><td>Merit-based, tied to demonstrated sporting achievement alongside academics<\/td><td>Varies by award<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUS Performing &amp; Visual Arts Scholarship<\/td><td>Merit-based, tied to demonstrated achievement in the arts alongside academics<\/td><td>Varies by award<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MOE Tuition Grant<\/td><td>Government subsidy that substantially reduces tuition (not a scholarship, but commonly bundled with them)<\/td><td>3-year bond to work for a Singapore-registered company after graduation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One scholarship that shows up in a lot of generic roundups but doesn\u2019t apply here: the <strong>ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship<\/strong> is restricted to citizens of ASEAN member countries. India isn\u2019t a member, so Indian applicants aren\u2019t eligible for it, no matter how often it\u2019s listed alongside NUS\u2019s other awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/oam\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>NUS Office of Admissions, Scholarships<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Application_Timeline_for_Indian_Students_AY202728\"><\/span><strong>NUS Application Timeline for Indian Students (AY2027\/28)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NUS typically opens its application window for applicants with international qualifications, including Indian Standard 12, in early December, closing in late February. Outcomes are usually released between mid-May and end-July, with an appeal window in late May for applicants who want to contest a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exact dates shift slightly year to year, so treat the months below as the pattern, and confirm the specific AY2027\/28 dates on NUS\u2019s own admissions site once they\u2019re published, rather than locking your plans to a date you saw on a third-party site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>When (typical)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to do<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October \u2013 November<\/td><td>Shortlist programs on the NUS website, check prerequisites and interview requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early December<\/td><td>Application window opens; submit via the Applicant Portal along with the SGD 20 application fee (Rs.1,500)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Late February<\/td><td>Application window closes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>March \u2013 April<\/td><td>If you\u2019re still awaiting Board results, update them the moment they\u2019re released, within 3 calendar days, as required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mid-May \u2013 End-July<\/td><td>Admission outcomes released<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Late May<\/td><td>Appeal window, if you want to contest a decision<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/oam\/apply-to-nus\/application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>NUS Office of Admissions, Important Dates<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_NUS_Acceptance_Rate\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on NUS Acceptance Rate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The NUS acceptance rate is never officially published, at any level; treat every number you see, including the ones here, as an informed estimate, not a confirmed statistic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your odds depend far more on which program you\u2019re targeting, your board, and how well your SOP or profile fits that specific faculty, than on a single published cutoff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission requirements, fees, and timelines genuinely differ by board and program, so check the exact table that applies to you rather than a general NUS \u201cacceptance rate\u201d headline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar\u2019s Singapore counseling team, who handle live NUS and NTU undergraduate and Master\u2019s applications, SOP reviews, and Student\u2019s Pass filings for Indian students year-round.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Have a specific question about NUS acceptance rate?<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-content-cta&amp;utm_campaign=counselling\"><em> <\/em><em>Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_NUS_Acceptance_Rate\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About NUS Acceptance Rate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1792170250708\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does NUS accept international students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. NUS runs a dedicated international admissions track separate from the local A-Level route, and international students make up a sizeable share of every incoming cohort, including a large number of Indian students. Once admitted, you\u2019ll need a Student\u2019s Pass.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/what-is-the-visa-situation-and-process-for-singapore-for-international-students\"> Here\u2019s the full visa process for Singapore<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1792170291392\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the NUS acceptance rate for international students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NUS doesn\u2019t publish this figure. The estimate most commonly cited is 5 to 8 percent, tighter in Medicine, Computer Science, and Engineering.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1792170308474\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the NUS acceptance rate for Masters programs?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Also not published by NUS, and it varies sharply by program size and discipline. See the Master\u2019s section above for what actually moves the needle on your application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1792170329276\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are NUS admission requirements for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Depends on your board. CBSE\/ISC needs no SAT\/ACT; State Board applicants need one. Full table above.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1792170349699\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What percentage do I need in Class 12 to get into NUS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NUS doesn\u2019t publish a fixed minimum percentage. Its own requirement is stated only as \u201ca good pass in five subjects, including English.\u201d In practice, competitive applicants trend well above typical school-leaving cutoffs, but there\u2019s no official number to target.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1792170372955\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is IELTS or TOEFL required for NUS undergraduate admission with Indian Standard 12?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. For both CBSE\/ISC and State Board applicants, NUS\u2019s own admission requirements list English proficiency testing as not required at the undergraduate level.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1792170393049\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does NUS require an interview for undergraduate admission?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not for most programs. Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Architecture, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture, and a few double-degree programs do require an interview or aptitude test in addition to academic requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1792170414025\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What happens after NUS? Can I stay and work in Singapore?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Singapore doesn\u2019t offer an automatic post-study work visa.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/does-singapore-offer-any-post-study-work-visa-or-work-visa-options\"> Here\u2019s what your realistic options look like after graduating from NUS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\u26a1 Quick Read No official NUS acceptance rate published International estimate: 5 to 8 percent Toughest programs: Medicine, CS, Engineering CBSE and ISC applicants need no SAT and no IELTS. Admission review is holistic, not marks-only ? 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