26. National University of Singapore

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A message from National University of Singapore

A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's flagship university, which offers a global approach to education and research with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.

Its 16 faculties and schools across three campus locations in Singapore – Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram – provide a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. NUS’ transformative education includes programmes such as student exchange, entrepreneurial internships at NUS Overseas Colleges, and double degree and joint degree programmes with some of the world’s top universities, offering students opportunities and challenges to realise their potential. The learning experience is complemented by a vibrant residential life with avenues for artistic, cultural and sporting pursuits. Over 37,000 students from 100 countries further enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives.

NUS has three Research Centres of Excellence (RCE) and 23 university-level research institutes and centres. It is also a partner for Singapore’s fifth RCE. The University shares a close affiliation with 16 national-level research institutes and centres. Research activities are strategic and robust, and NUS is well-known for its research strengths in engineering, life sciences and biomedicine, social sciences and natural sciences. Major research thrusts have been made recently in several fields such as quantum technology; cancer and translational medicine; interactive and digital media; and the environment and water. The University also strives to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative enterprise within its community.

NUS is actively involved in international academic and research networks such as the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU).

A leading global university ranked as Asia’s top university by Quaquarelli Symonds University Rankings in 2015, National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship higher education institution. Offering a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise, NUS’ 17 schools across three campuses offer a rigorous education with a broad-based curriculum. More than 70 per cent of the undergraduate students will have at least one study abroad opportunity at 300 leading universities across 50 countries. Students can also pursue internships in high-tech start-ups around the world through the six NUS Overseas Colleges for a unique entrepreneurial educational experience.

NUS’ innovative research, through the Schools, three Research Centres of Excellence and 26 university-level research institutes and centres, focuses on cutting-edge discoveries and their translational impact to the benefit of people in Asia and the world. The University is especially renowned for its research in engineering, science and technology, biomedical sciences, and the humanities and social sciences. Over 70 joint, concurrent and double degree programmes with leading universities around the world offer students a comprehensive curriculum and multiple academic pathways. NUS also has deep and long-standing partnerships with leading US universities in key educational programmes. These partnerships include the Duke-NUS Medical School with Duke University, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music with the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, and Yale-NUS College with Yale University.

With a diverse student population of about 38,000 from 100 countries at the three campuses – Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram, students will enjoy a vibrant student life that promotes a collegial campus environment and strong camaraderie.