NUS is a comprehensive university with 16 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses. It offers a diverse spectrum of courses through its interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and cross-faculty academic programmes such as in the College of Humanities and Sciences, the College of Design and Engineering, and NUS College.
NUS is also known for its strong global programmes, such as the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC), as well as student-exchange, double-degree and joint-degree programmes with some of the world’s top universities.
Select your profile to learn about the minimum entry requirements and admissions application timeline:
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A-Level graduate
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Polytechnic Diploma holder
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IB Diploma holder
Minimum entry requirement
Please refer to NUS's website for specific admissions requirements.
Application timeline
KEY DATES
Between Wed, 25 Feb and Fri, 27 Feb 2026 (tentative)
Release of A-Level results
By end-May 2026
If successful, you will receive a notification of course offer.
Appeal for courses
You may submit an appeal to NUS regarding the outcome of your application. MOE does not process appeals for admission.
Acceptance of offer
You need to accept or reject the course offer by the deadline stated in the notification of offer.
Minimum entry requirement
You need to have a relevant diploma from a local polytechnic as specified by NUS.
Application timeline
KEY DATES
By end-May 2026
Notification of offer
You will receive a notification of course offer.
Appeal for courses
You may submit an appeal to NUS regarding the outcome of your application. MOE does not process appeals for admission.
Acceptance of offer
You need to accept or reject the course offer by the deadline stated in the notification of offer.
Minimum entry requirement
You need to present one of the following:
- Results of the November 2025 or earlier IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) examination
- Predicted results of the May 2026 IBDP examination
Application timeline
KEY DATES
By end-May 2026
Notification of offer
Most applicants can expect to receive their admission outcome online by the third week of May. You will be notified at the email address provided in your application form when the outcome is released.
If you are taking the IBDP examination in May 2026, you will receive your application outcome from the second week of July 2026.
Appeal for courses
You may submit an appeal to NUS regarding the outcome of your application. MOE does not process appeals for admission.
Acceptance of offer
You need to accept or reject the offer by the deadline stated in the notification of offer.
Learn more about NUS's admission exercises and courses.
Graduate Employment Survey (GES)
The GES is jointly conducted by NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS and SUTD annually to survey the employment conditions of graduates about 6 months after their final examinations.
Download NUS GES 2024 report.
Indicative Grade Profile (IGP)
The IGP provides information on the grade profile of students who were offered admission to NUS in the previous admissions cycle. This enables prospective students to make informed choices during their application.
Learn more about NUS IGP.
