What eligibility, including IELTS and TOEFL scores, do I need for an MBA at NUS, NTU or SMU in Singapore?
NUS, NTU and SMU typically ask for a bachelor's degree, around 2 years of full-time work experience and a GMAT or GRE score. Listed English minimums are about IELTS 7.0 at NUS and 6.5 at NTU and SMU, with TOEFL around 100 at all three. Confirm officially.
For an MBA at NUS, NTU or SMU, you typically need a bachelor's degree, around 2 years of full-time work experience, a GMAT or GRE score and proof of English proficiency. The English minimums listed differ slightly by school, so check the official page for the latest requirement.
Listed Eligibility by University
| University | Work experience | Test score | English proficiency (listed minimum) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | around 2 years of post-bachelor's full-time work | GMAT or GRE | TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0 |
| NTU | around 2 years of full-time work | GMAT or GRE | TOEFL 100 or IELTS 6.5 |
| SMU | around 2 years of full-time work | GRE or GMAT, or the SMU Admissions Test for eligible candidates | TOEFL 100, IELTS 6.5 or PTE 55 |
How to Use This Table
- Start with your English test, since NUS lists the highest IELTS minimum of the three.
- Check whether you have the work experience before you spend time on test preparation.
- SMU may accept its own admissions test for eligible candidates, so read the conditions on its page.
My Advice
Aim a little above the listed minimums rather than exactly on them, because these are floors and not guarantees. Before you pay any application fee, confirm each score and work-experience rule on the university site.
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