{"id":82449,"date":"2026-08-19T10:52:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=82449"},"modified":"2026-08-19T10:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:52:47","slug":"nus-fees-for-indian-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/nus-fees-for-indian-students\/","title":{"rendered":"NUS Fees for Indian Students 2026-27: Program-Wise Cost Breakdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/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>NUS undergraduate fees for Indian students run Rs.16-33 lakh\/year depending on program and Tuition Grant status.<\/li>\n\n    <li>The MOE Tuition Grant cuts fees by 30-45% but requires a 3-year Singapore work bond.<\/li>\n\n    <li>NUS ranks #10 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, Asia&#8217;s highest-ranked university.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Total annual cost, including living expenses, typically adds Rs. 8-12 lakh on top of tuition.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian undergraduate and postgraduate applicants who want an exact, program-wise NUS fee breakdown before deciding whether to take the MOE Tuition Grant.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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 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ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/nus-fees-for-indian-students\/#NUS_Fees_for_Indian_Students_Quick_Overview\" title=\"NUS Fees for Indian Students: Quick Overview\">NUS Fees for Indian Students: Quick Overview<\/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\/nus-fees-for-indian-students\/#NUS_Undergraduate_Fees_for_Indian_Students_by_Program\" title=\"NUS Undergraduate Fees for Indian Students by Program\">NUS Undergraduate Fees for Indian Students by Program<\/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\/nus-fees-for-indian-students\/#NUS_Postgraduate_and_MBA_Fees_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"NUS Postgraduate and MBA Fees for Indian Students\">NUS Postgraduate and MBA Fees for Indian Students<\/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\/nus-fees-for-indian-students\/#MOE_Tuition_Grant_How_It_Lowers_NUS_Fees_and_the_Bond_That_Comes_With_It\" title=\"MOE Tuition Grant: How It Lowers NUS Fees, and the Bond That Comes With It\">MOE Tuition Grant: How It Lowers NUS Fees, and the Bond That Comes With It<\/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\/nus-fees-for-indian-students\/#Total_Annual_Cost_Tuition_Plus_Living_Expenses\" title=\"Total Annual Cost: Tuition Plus Living Expenses\">Total Annual Cost: Tuition Plus Living Expenses<\/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\/nus-fees-for-indian-students\/#Scholarships_That_Can_Reduce_NUS_Fees_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Scholarships That Can Reduce NUS Fees for Indian Students\">Scholarships That Can Reduce NUS Fees 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\/nus-fees-for-indian-students\/#NUS_Application_Fee_Payment_Schedule_and_Deadlines\" title=\"NUS Application Fee, Payment Schedule and Deadlines\">NUS Application Fee, Payment Schedule and Deadlines<\/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\/nus-fees-for-indian-students\/#3_Key_Takeaways_on_NUS_Fees_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"3 Key Takeaways on NUS Fees for Indian Students\">3 Key Takeaways on NUS Fees 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\/nus-fees-for-indian-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_NUS_Fees_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About NUS Fees for Indian Students\">Frequently Asked Questions About NUS Fees for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6ea7e65\" id=\"strong-nus-fees-for-indian-students-quick-overview-strong\" data-block-id=\"6ea7e65\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Fees_for_Indian_Students_Quick_Overview\"><\/span><strong>NUS Fees for Indian Students: Quick Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before comparing programs, it\u2019s useful to see the full range of NUS fees for Indian students. NUS charges international students on a cohort-based fee system. Whatever fee applies to your intake year stays fixed for your entire degree, even if costs rise for later cohorts. This matters because a number you see for AY2026\/2027 will not necessarily match what a 2027 or 2028 entrant pays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian students, classified under the &#8220;all other international students&#8221; (non-ASEAN) fee band, face two very different fees based on one decision: whether to accept the MOE Tuition Grant.<\/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>Fee scenario<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical UG range (SGD\/year)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical UG range (INR\/year)*<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>With MOE Tuition Grant (3-year Singapore work bond)<\/td><td>21,400 &#8211; 30,450<\/td><td>Rs.16.05L &#8211; Rs.22.84L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Without MOE Tuition Grant (no bond)<\/td><td>33,400 &#8211; 44,450<\/td><td>Rs.25.05L &#8211; Rs.33.34L<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>SGD 1 = Rs.75. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicine, Dentistry, and Music sit well outside this range and are covered separately below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-103f25e\" id=\"strong-nus-undergraduate-fees-for-indian-students-by-program-strong\" data-block-id=\"103f25e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Undergraduate_Fees_for_Indian_Students_by_Program\"><\/span><strong>NUS Undergraduate Fees for Indian Students by Program<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the full program-wise breakdown of NUS undergraduate fees for Indian students. These are the official AY2026\/2027 tuition figures for new undergraduate intake, non-ASEAN international students (the band into which Indian students fall).<\/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>With Tuition Grant (SGD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>With Tuition Grant (INR)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Without Tuition Grant (SGD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Without Tuition Grant (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business<\/td><td>22,200<\/td><td>Rs.16.65L<\/td><td>33,400<\/td><td>Rs.25.05L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computing<\/td><td>21,400<\/td><td>Rs.16.05L<\/td><td>39,700<\/td><td>Rs.29.77L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design and Engineering (general)<\/td><td>21,400<\/td><td>Rs.16.05L<\/td><td>39,700<\/td><td>Rs.29.77L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design and Engineering (Built Environment)<\/td><td>21,400<\/td><td>Rs.16.05L<\/td><td>34,250<\/td><td>Rs.25.69L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design and Engineering (Architecture\/Landscape Arch.)<\/td><td>22,750<\/td><td>Rs.17.06L<\/td><td>40,450<\/td><td>Rs.30.34L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Humanities and Sciences<\/td><td>21,400<\/td><td>Rs.16.05L<\/td><td>36,650<\/td><td>Rs.27.49L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law<\/td><td>30,450<\/td><td>Rs.22.84L<\/td><td>44,450<\/td><td>Rs.33.34L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Science (Pharmacy)<\/td><td>23,650<\/td><td>Rs.17.74L<\/td><td>43,050<\/td><td>Rs.32.29L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medicine (Nursing)<\/td><td>22,500<\/td><td>Rs.16.88L<\/td><td>38,750<\/td><td>Rs.29.06L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medicine (except Nursing)<\/td><td>87,800<\/td><td>Rs.65.85L<\/td><td>190,150<\/td><td>Rs.1.43 Cr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dentistry<\/td><td>84,550<\/td><td>Rs.63.41L<\/td><td>190,150<\/td><td>Rs.1.43 Cr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Music<\/td><td>56,850<\/td><td>Rs.42.64L<\/td><td>147,850<\/td><td>Rs.1.11 Cr<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NUS Registrar<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/administrative-policies-procedures\/undergraduate\/undergraduate-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official undergraduate tuition fee schedule<\/a><\/u>, AY2026\/2027 (new intake).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Most Indian families anchor on the &#8220;without grant&#8221; column because it feels safer to skip a bond. But run the actual math first. On Computing, the grant saves you roughly Rs.13.7 lakh a year, or close to Rs.55 lakh across a four-year degree. If your career plan already involves working for a couple of years before an MS or MBA, a Singapore tech or finance job easily absorbs the 3-year bond, and the savings are real money, not a theoretical discount.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/lesser-known-colleges-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Lesser-Known popular colleges in Singapore<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1bb523d\" id=\"strong-nus-postgraduate-and-mba-fees-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"1bb523d\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Postgraduate_and_MBA_Fees_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>NUS Postgraduate and MBA Fees for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Postgraduate coursework programs at NUS are billed as a total program fee, not a per-year fee, and the MOE Tuition Grant generally does not apply to self-funded taught Master&#8217;s programs. Fees vary significantly by faculty, so treat the figures below as anchor points rather than a universal PG rate.<\/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>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Program Fee (SGD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Program Fee (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The NUS MBA<\/td><td>17 months<\/td><td>99,953<\/td><td>Rs.74.97L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Data Science and Machine Learning<\/td><td>Full-time, 4 semesters<\/td><td>58,860<\/td><td>Rs.44.15L<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/bschool.nus.edu.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official NUS Business School page<\/a><\/u>; <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.math.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/MSc-in-Mathematics-by-Coursework_AY2022-23-Fee-inculsive-GST.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NUS Department of Mathematics official fee schedule<\/a><\/u>, AY2026\/2027.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For MSc Computing, MSc Business Analytics, and other specialized Master&#8217;s programs, fees typically fall in a similar Rs.35-55 lakh total-program band, but always confirm on the specific department&#8217;s admissions page, as NUS does not publish one unified PG fee table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a wider comparison across NUS, NTU, and SMU Master&#8217;s fees, see our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ms-in-singapore-universities-cost-and-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ms-in-singapore-universities-cost-and-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MS in Singapore fees guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Don&#8217;t assume a one-year Master&#8217;s is automatically cheaper than a two-year one elsewhere. An NUS MBA at Rs.75 lakh tuition plus roughly 17 months of Singapore living costs can land close to what a two-year European MBA costs once you add both years of rent and food. Compare total program cost, not tuition alone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9dee41e\" id=\"strong-moe-tuition-grant-how-it-lowers-nus-fees-and-the-bond-that-comes-with-it-strong\" data-block-id=\"9dee41e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MOE_Tuition_Grant_How_It_Lowers_NUS_Fees_and_the_Bond_That_Comes_With_It\"><\/span><strong>MOE Tuition Grant: How It Lowers NUS Fees, and the Bond That Comes With It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moe.gov.sg\/financial-matters\/tuition-grant-scheme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ministry of Education Tuition Grant <\/a>is a Singapore government subsidy open to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and international students, including Indians, enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at NUS. It is not automatic for international students. You have to apply for it and formally accept it, usually as part of your admission or Tuition Grant Agreement process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-73b7a66\" id=\"strong-accepting-the-grant-means-strong\" data-block-id=\"73b7a66\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Accepting the grant means:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your fee drops to the &#8220;with grant&#8221; figures in the tables above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You commit to working for a Singapore-registered company for three years after graduation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declining the grant means paying the full, non-subsidised fee with no bond obligation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision point is exactly where most Indian applicants get stuck, since it depends on whether you plan to build a career in Singapore or return to India or move elsewhere. For a more profound look at how this trade-off plays out across Singapore&#8217;s public universities, see our breakdown in<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cheapest-universities-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cheapest-universities-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Cheapest Universities in Singapore<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See what our counselors say about <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/what-financial-aid-options-exist-for-indian-students-admitted-to-ntu-in-singapore-without-the-moe-bond-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">financing NUS fees without the MOE bond<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> if you are weighing the grant against other funding options like education loans.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common mix-up:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/oam\/scholarships\/scholarships-for-freshmen-singapore-permanent-residents\/asean-undergraduate-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship<\/a>, which some students confuse with the general Tuition Grant, is not available to Indian nationals. It covers citizens of ASEAN member states only (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam), and India is not a member state. Indian students can still access the MOE Tuition Grant itself; they just cannot claim the ASEAN-specific scholarship track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f17bb9e\" id=\"strong-total-annual-cost-tuition-plus-living-expenses-strong\" data-block-id=\"f17bb9e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Annual_Cost_Tuition_Plus_Living_Expenses\"><\/span><strong>Total Annual Cost: Tuition Plus Living Expenses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>NUS fees for Indian students are only part of the annual budget. Add accommodation, food, transport, and health insurance, and the total picture changes meaningfully.<\/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>Cost head<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical annual range (SGD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical annual range (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition (with grant, general UG programs)<\/td><td>21,400 &#8211; 30,450<\/td><td>Rs.16.05L &#8211; Rs.22.84L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition (without grant, general UG programs)<\/td><td>33,400 &#8211; 44,450<\/td><td>Rs.25.05L &#8211; Rs.33.34L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Living expenses (hostel + food + transport)<\/td><td>12,000 &#8211; 15,000<\/td><td>Rs.9L &#8211; Rs.11.25L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mandatory health insurance<\/td><td>165 &#8211; 500<\/td><td>Rs.12,375 &#8211; Rs.37,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a full room-by-room and month-by-month living cost breakdown, see<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-studying-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-studying-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost of Studying in Singapore for Indian Students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> and<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost of Living in Singapore<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students who rely on NUS or NTU hostel accommodation instead of private housing routinely save Rs. 40,000-70,000 a year. Apply for a hostel room the day you accept your offer. Waitlists close fast, and a late application usually means paying private-market rent for at least the first semester.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7a7ce9c\" id=\"strong-scholarships-that-can-reduce-nus-fees-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"7a7ce9c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_That_Can_Reduce_NUS_Fees_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships That Can Reduce NUS Fees for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Several scholarships can bring your NUS fee down well below even the grant-subsidised rate, though most carry their own bond or service condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/oam\/scholarships\/scholarships-for-freshmen-singapore-permanent-residents\/science-technology-undergraduate-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NUS Science &amp; Technology Undergraduate Scholarship<\/a><\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> covers tuition plus a living allowance for eligible undergraduates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/oam\/scholarships\/scholarships-for-freshmen-singapore-citizens\/nus-global-merit-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NUS Global Merit Scholarship \/ International Undergraduate Scholarship<\/a><\/u><\/strong>: offers partial to full tuition waivers based on academic merit; it often auto-considers applicants upon admission and sometimes extends offers to strong candidates who miss the top scholarship shortlist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edu-live.com\/posts\/singapore-international-graduate-award-2026-fully-funded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)<\/a><\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> for PhD research students, covers full tuition plus a monthly stipend, generally without a work bond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For eligibility windows and how to apply, see our detailed guide:<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-in-singapore-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-in-singapore-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarships in Singapore for Indian Students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-64f42ac\" id=\"strong-nus-application-fee-payment-schedule-and-deadlines-strong\" data-block-id=\"64f42ac\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NUS_Application_Fee_Payment_Schedule_and_Deadlines\"><\/span><strong>NUS Application Fee, Payment Schedule and Deadlines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\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>Item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fee (SGD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fee (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate application fee<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Rs.1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Postgraduate application fee (varies by faculty)<\/td><td>50 &#8211; 150<\/td><td>Rs.3,750 &#8211; Rs.11,250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBA acceptance fee<\/td><td>10,900<\/td><td>Rs.8.18L<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate tuition is payable in two installments per academic year, one at the start of each semester. Postgraduate coursework fees are typically split across 3-4 semesters depending on the program&#8217;s payment schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On deadlines: <\/strong>the undergraduate application window for the AY2026\/2027 intake (international qualifications, which covers CBSE, ISC, and state boards) ran from 3 December 2025 to 23 February 2026, and this window is now closed. Based on NUS&#8217;s consistent yearly pattern, the AY2027\/2028 window for August 2027 admission is expected to open around early December 2026 and close in late February 2027, but treat this information as indicative until NUS publishes the official AY2027\/2028 dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you missed this cycle&#8217;s deadline, <\/strong>you have two realistic options. If your program offers a January graduate intake, consider applying for it, as several postgraduate programs have a second intake outside the August cycle. Alternatively, you can use the next twelve months to strengthen your application, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/practice-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/toefl-score-not-available-after-10-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a> if you haven&#8217;t already, and apply for the following August cycle instead of rushing a weaker application now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e8860cf\" id=\"strong-3-key-takeaways-on-nus-fees-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"e8860cf\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Key_Takeaways_on_NUS_Fees_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>3 Key Takeaways on NUS Fees for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Decide on the MOE Tuition Grant early.<\/strong> It can cut your NUS fees by 30-45%, but only makes sense if a 3-year Singapore work bond fits your career plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget separately for tuition and living expenses.<\/strong> Living expenses alone add roughly Rs.9-11 lakh a year on top of whatever fee band you land in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm your exact program&#8217;s fee and application deadline directly on NUS&#8217;s official pages before budgeting, <\/strong>since fees are cohort-locked and postgraduate figures vary widely by faculty.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have more questions about NUS fees for Indian students? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs&amp;utm_campaign=Visa_Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> to get a personalized cost plan.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4e5acb7\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-nus-fees-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"4e5acb7\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_NUS_Fees_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About NUS Fees for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787136183256\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are NUS fees for Indian students in 2026-27?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NUS undergraduate fees for Indian students range from Rs.16.05 lakh to Rs.33.34 lakh per year depending on the program and whether you take the MOE Tuition Grant. Medicine, Dentistry, and Music cost significantly more, up to Rs.1.43 crore per year without the grant.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787136195330\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does an NUS MBA cost for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The NUS MBA tuition fee is Rs.74.97 lakh (SGD 99,953) for the 17-month program, plus a non-refundable Rs.8.18 lakh (SGD 10,900) acceptance fee.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787136215175\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the total cost of studying at NUS including living expenses?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Add roughly Rs.9-11.25 lakh a year in living costs (hostel, food, transport, insurance) on top of tuition. A grant-supported Computing student, for example, is looking at approximately Rs.25-27 lakh a year all-in.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787136235693\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is NUS good for Indians?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NUS ranks #10 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and is Asia&#8217;s highest-ranked university, with strong placement outcomes in tech, finance, and research. Indian students are also one of the largest international groups on campus, which makes the academic and social transition easier than at most other overseas options.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787136261590\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is NTU or NUS cheaper?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Both follow nearly identical MOE fee structures, so the cost usually depends more on your specific program than on the university itself. For Computer Science, NTU has sometimes worked out marginally cheaper than NUS, but check both program pages directly since the gap shifts year to year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787136291187\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How many Indians get into NUS?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NUS doesn&#8217;t publish nationality-wise admission numbers, so there&#8217;s no official count to cite. What&#8217;s well known is that Indian students form one of the largest non-Singaporean groups on campus across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787136314517\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are NUS tuition fees for ASEAN students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>On the MOE Tuition Grant, ASEAN nationals pay slightly less than other international students, for example, Rs.15.86 lakh (SGD 21,150) versus Rs.16.65 lakh (SGD 22,200) a year for Business in AY2026\/27. Without the grant, fees are the same for all international students regardless of nationality.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787136341525\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are NUS fees for Indian students in Engineering?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Engineering (Design and Engineering) tuition for Indian students is Rs.16.05 lakh (SGD 21,400) a year with the MOE Tuition Grant, or Rs.29.77 lakh (SGD 39,700) a year without it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read NUS undergraduate fees for Indian students run Rs.16-33 lakh\/year depending on program and Tuition Grant status. The MOE Tuition Grant cuts fees by 30-45% but requires a 3-year Singapore work bond. NUS ranks #10 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, Asia&#8217;s highest-ranked university. 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