Nus

National University of Singapore (NUS) is a public autonomous research university located in Singapore. Its roots lie in the early 20th century, beginning with the King Edward VII College of Medicine (founded in 1905) and later evolving through Raffles College and the University of Malaya. In 1980, the University of Singapore merged with Nanyang University to form the National University of Singapore, adopting the current name. NUS is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Singapore and Asia.

NUS offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties and schools, including engineering, science, arts and social sciences, business, computing, design and environment, dentistry, medicine, and law. The university emphasizes research, scholarship, and professional education, supported by a wide array of institutes and centers. The main campus is located at Kent Ridge in western Singapore, with additional facilities serving various disciplines.

In global rankings, NUS is regularly listed among the top universities in Asia and the world, reflecting its strengths in science, engineering, medicine, and business. The university collaborates with international institutions and industry partners, hosts a diverse student body, and contributes to Singapore’s research, innovation, and higher-education ecosystem. NUS is governed as a public autonomous university under Singapore’s higher-education framework and maintains admissions open to domestic and international applicants.