Established in 1938, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is Singapore’s pioneer arts institution. The academy is known for its rigorous and high-quality curriculum, innovative and practitioners-led teaching approach, diverse artistic creations and community outreach. NAFA is part of the new University of the Arts Singapore (UAS). Supported by the government, UAS will open its doors for its first degree intake in 2024.
The academy offers full-time diploma and degree programmes across three faculties:
Faculty of Art & Design comprising the School of Fine Art, School of 3D Design, School of Design & Media, as well as the School of Fashion Studies;
Faculty of Performing Arts comprising School of Dance, School of Music, and School of Theatre;
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Practices comprising School of Arts Management and School of Interdisciplinary Arts.
For more details, visit https://www.nafa.edu.sg/admissions/diploma-admissions.
O-Level students with a pass in English (C6 or better) AND an aggregate score of 25 points* or better in four other GCE O-Level subjects.
* Bonus points may be used in the calculation of aggregate score
Apply online from October.
Submit an online application along with your application fees.
Submit your portfolio/personal statement, receive a test advisory or attend an audition*.
* Documents to submit vary across different faculties. Please check the website of the correct faculty when submitting your application.
Diploma in Design ^
Diploma in Advertising
Diploma in Graphic Communication
Diploma in Illustration Design with Animation
Diploma in Screen Media
Diploma in Fashion Design
Diploma in Fashion Business and Management
Diploma in Art Teaching
Diploma in Fine Art
^ various specialisations offered
Diploma in Music / Music Teaching
Diploma in Dance
Diploma in Theatre (English Drama)
Diploma in Theatre (Mandarin Drama)