ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The National University of Singapore (NUS), one of Asia's top universities, offers merit scholarships to new international undergraduates, including awards for students from ASEAN countries and science and technology scholarships. Depending on the type, scholarships may cover tuition fees plus living and accommodation allowances. Many are considered within the admission application, while some require a separate application or interview.
Available programmes (3)
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS) Master's Scholarships 2027
MasterFully Funded4 majorsDecember 15, 2026 - View Details
NUS Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students 2027–2028
BachelorFully Funded48 majorsFebruary 17, 2027 - View Details
NUS Research Scholarship for PhD and Master's by Research 2027
PhD, MasterFully FundedAll fieldsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Singapore · Singapore
Life and living
Singapore · Singapore
Living in Singapore
A city-state and Southeast Asia’s financial and tech hub, home to NUS, NTU and the Singapore Institute of Technology.
Student housing
NUS estimates graduate accommodation at S$500–900 a month on campus and S$650–1,800 off campus, with total essentials of S$1,200–3,400 a month.
Transport for students
Monthly concession passes for full-time undergraduates: S$55.50 bus, S$48 train, S$81 hybrid (postgraduates are not eligible).
Top landmarks
Gardens by the Bay
Shiny Things . · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Marina Bay
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Velela · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Population in Brief 2025NUS Graduate Studies – Cost of livingSimplyGo – Undergraduate concession card
Studying and living in Singapore
Costs and living
Annual tuition for AY2026/27 (including 9% GST) depends on whether you take the MOE Tuition Grant: • With the Tuition Grant (international students from outside ASEAN): about S$21,400 for most programmes at NUS and NTU, S$22,200 (NUS) or S$21,800 (NTU) for business, and S$26,200 at SMU; ASEAN students pay a little less (S$18,050 at NUS and NTU). • Without the grant: about S$36,350–43,050 at NUS and NTU, S$45,600 for business at NTU and S$47,700 at SMU; medicine costs far more (S$87,800 a year at NUS even with the grant). • Tuition Grant recipients sign an agreement with two sureties and must work for a Singapore entity for 3 years after graduation; students who pay full fees have no bond. Living costs (NUS estimate): S$1,200–2,100 a month living on campus (accommodation S$500–900, food 300–500, transport 100–200, personal 300–500), or S$1,550–3,400 off campus — roughly US$930–1,630 a month on campus.
Working while studying
Full-time students holding a Student’s Pass at institutions listed by the Ministry of Manpower (including NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS, the polytechnics and the University of the Arts Singapore) may work without a work pass for up to 16 hours a week during term, and during vacations without that limit; internships that count towards graduation are also allowed. Exchange students may not work, and working without a valid pass is an offence. After graduation: graduates of Singapore’s institutes of higher learning can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to stay while looking for work (MOE states one year for Tuition Grant holders; fees S$45 + S$60). To work, your employer applies for an Employment Pass: the minimum qualifying salary is S$5,600 a month (S$6,200 in financial services) for new applications, rising to S$6,000 (S$6,600) from 1 January 2027, and higher for older applicants.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in SingaporeFaculties and programmes
13 faculties · 63 programmes
Faculties and programmes
13 faculties · 63 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology
- Digital Media
- Economics
- Environmental Science· Master
- Geography
- History
- International Relations· Bachelor
- Languages and Literature
- Philosophy· Bachelor, PhD
- Political Science· Bachelor, PhD
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theatre & Drama
NUS Business School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Economics· Bachelor
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor
- Finance
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor, Master
- International Business· Master
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management· Bachelor
School of Computing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Bachelor, Master
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Information Technology (IT)
Faculty of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
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College of Design and Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, Master
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Supply Chain Management· Master
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (incl. Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine
- Nursing
Faculty of Science (incl. Pharmacy)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Astronomy· Bachelor
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Data Science & Analytics
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, Master
- Finance· Bachelor, Master
- Mathematics
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Master
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Statistics
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Music
Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
MasterPhDENEnglish- Public Health
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
MasterPhDENEnglish- International Relations· Master
- Political Science
School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (NUS SCALE)
BachelorENEnglish- Information Technology (IT)
Duke-NUS Medical School
MasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) PhD Scholarship 2027
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
National University of Singapore is listed as: Fully Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.nus.edu.sg) before applying.
The latest deadline we have is December 15, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.nus.edu.sg. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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