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What are the courses offered by our Local Universities?
On this page, you will find information about the 6 autonomous local universities in Singapore and the newly established University of the Arts.
National University of Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore Management University
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Singapore Insitute of Technology
University of the Arts Singapore
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Overview
NUS is a comprehensive university with 16 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.
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NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Overview
NTU is a comprehensive and research-intensive university with a strong focus on engineering, science and technology. NTU's interdisciplinary common core undergraduate curriculum focuses on key transferable skills and addressing global challenges. NTU also offers premier programmes such as its flagship Renaissance Engineering Programme, where students are able to spend a year at reputable partner universities and do a professional attachment overseas, and the research-oriented CN Yang Scholars Programme, with an overseas final-year project.
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SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY
Overview
SMU's holistic undergraduate degree programme develops students into broadly educated individuals, with depth of discipline knowledge and adaptability to thrive in a changing world. Every SMU student undergoes experiences like global exposure, community service, internships and a core curriculum that forms the root intellectual experience for all students.
SMU's 100% seminar-based pedagogy fosters strong interaction and collaboration. Students may also take the SMU-X curriculum, which allows them to work on real-world industry issues under the guidance of faculty and industry partners. SMU's unique city campus in the heart of downtown Singapore also fosters a vibrant student life experience, and strategic linkages with business, government and the wider community.
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*Do note that SMU does not have a separate application for ABA into SMU.
SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN
Overview
SUTD is a specialised and research-intensive university, with a multi-disciplinary human-centric and design-focused curriculum. SUTD offers unique degree programmes in fields such as architecture and engineering, as well as the world’s first design and artificial intelligence programme. These programmes equip students with the skills needed to create products, systems and services that can address complex real-world challenges confronting the world today.
Grounded in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), SUTD's hands-on curriculum broadens exposure to the liberal arts, humanities and social sciences with the purpose of training critical thinkers, and incorporates elements of entrepreneurship, management and design thinking. The first 3 semesters are taught in a distinctive “cohort-based classroom” format, where students study foundational subjects and learn collaboratively in small group cohorts of about 50 students.
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SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Overview
SUSS provides an applied education in the social sciences for both fresh school leavers and adult learners, as well as in disciplines that have a strong impact on human and community development. It offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programmes across 5 schools. The university’s diverse student profile allows fresh school leavers to take classes alongside part-time adult students with work experience, which provides a rich and unique learning experience.
SUSS' e-learning facilities and modular programme structure also enable students to more flexibly balance pursuing a university education with other commitments. The curricula and methodologies are developed by experienced academic and industry experts to equip students with knowledge, key competencies and soft skills that aim to position SUSS graduates for future employment.
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SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Overview
SIT pioneered the applied degree pathway in Singapore, focusing on science and technology. It offers its own applied degree, and degree programmes offered in partnership with reputable overseas universities — all of which strongly emphasise practice-oriented learning and connection with industry.
The Integrated Work Study Programme is a distinctive feature of SIT degree programmes. During the course of their studies, students can undertake up to 12 months of relevant work to develop deep specialised skills in their chosen field.
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UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
Overview
The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) is Singapore's first arts university nurturing a new generation of forward-looking artists, designers, educators, researchers, arts leaders and change-makers. UAS is founded on an alliance of Singapore's leading arts institutions, LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA).
Located in the heart of the art and civic district, LASALLE and NAFA are distinguished by unique heritages, strong artistic traditions, and innovative teaching approaches. Their faculty and alumni have earned national recognition, including Cultural Medallions and Young Artist Awards, championing Singaporean creativity on the global stage.
UAS will further generate new artistic thinking and discourse by creatively combining teaching, practice, and research. Collaborating with arts communities and industry partners locally and internationally, graduates will energise the cultural landscape and the creative economy.
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