For many students, the mention of Singapore likely brings to mind its two very famous public universities. Today, let’s take a closer look at the institution that has been ranked number one in Asia for many consecutive years—the National University of Singapore (NUS). We’ll delve into its performance in various world rankings, its notable alumni, academic programs, and the application process!
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NUS World Ranking Performance
There are three renowned global university rankings: the QS World University Rankings (UK), the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (UK), and the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings (USA). Over the past decade, the National University of Singapore has consistently climbed in these world rankings. Taking the QS World University Rankings as an example, NUS was ranked 24th in the world in 2013, and has risen to 11th in the latest 2023 rankings. Although its performance in the Times and U.S. News rankings may not be as prominent as in the QS rankings, its overall position remains very high, consistently placing within the top fifty globally, demonstrating its formidable academic and research strength.
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Notable NUS Alumni
Given NUS’s world-class ranking and academic research strength, the topic of its notable alumni is indispensable. Graduates of the National University of Singapore have flourished in various fields, including politics, business, education, research, and entertainment. Among them are Goh Chok Tong, the second Prime Minister of Singapore; Ho Ching, CEO of Singapore’s largest enterprise, Temasek Holdings, and wife of the current retiring Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong; Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines; Benjamin Henry Sheares, the “father of obstetrics and gynaecology” in Singapore; as well as Abdul Razak Hussein and Mahathir Mohamad, the second and fourth Prime Ministers of Malaysia, respectively.
NUS Academic Programs
As Singapore’s flagship university, the National University of Singapore comprises numerous colleges and faculties, including the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Business School, School of Computing, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Design and Environment, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Faculty of Science, and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. It offers over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs. Additionally, NUS has established seven overseas colleges in major global entrepreneurial hubs, including Shanghai and Beijing in China, Israel, India, Stockholm in Sweden, and Silicon Valley and Bio-Valley in the United States.
NUS Application Process
In this section, the application process for both undergraduate and graduate students is fundamentally the same, though the required documents may differ slightly. The process generally requires applicants to first set up an email account suitable for international communication. Using this email, they must create an account on the official NUS application portal. After logging into the system, applicants fill out their personal information, upload necessary documents such as personal statements and letters of recommendation, and submit the application. The final step is to pay the corresponding application fee to complete the process. As the required materials vary by program, if you need assistance with your application, feel free to contact us. We can provide personalized advice and tailor recommendations to your specific circumstances.
After reading this basic introduction to the National University of Singapore, we believe you now have a preliminary understanding of this institution of higher learning. If you are considering furthering your studies in Singapore and wish to learn more about studying and living here, please do not hesitate to contact us for information on suitable programs and more detailed application procedures.
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