Key facts

QS World University Rankings 2027

#12

Founded

1991 (as a university)

Location

Jurong West, Singapore

Engineering & Computing tuition, international (AY2026/27)

S$21,400 with Tuition Grant

About

NTU became a university in 1991, building on the Nanyang Technological Institute founded in 1981. Its large, leafy campus in the west of Singapore is known for its sustainable architecture.

Engineering, computer science, business and communication are among its best-known areas, and it also runs a medical school with Imperial College London. Like NUS, it teaches in English and attracts students from across Asia.

Programmes

Entry requirements

Teaching is in English. Applicants whose previous education was not in English may need a test such as IELTS or TOEFL. Requirements depend on your qualification, so check NTU's admissions pages for your country.

English tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo

Costs

For AY2026/27, most programmes cost international students S$21,400 a year with the MOE Tuition Grant (S$18,050 for ASEAN students), which comes with a three-year work commitment in Singapore. Without the grant, fees are S$36,350 to S$40,600 a year depending on the programme.

Figures last checked October 2026. Fees change every year, so confirm them with the university before you apply.

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