NUS Fact Sheet

A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university which offers a global approach to education and research with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.

Its 14 faculties and schools across three campus locations in Singapore – Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram – provides a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. NUS’ transformative education includes programmes such as student exchange, entrepreneurial internships at NUS Overseas Colleges, and double degree and joint degree programmes with some of the world’s top universities, offering students opportunities and challenges to realise their potential. The learning experience is complemented by a vibrant residential life with avenues for artistic, cultural and sporting pursuits. Over 30,000 students from 100 countries further enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives.

NUS has 3 Research Centres of Excellence and 21 university-level research institutes and centres. It also shares a close affiliation with 16 national-level research institutes and centres. Research activities are strategic and robust, and NUS is well-known for its research strengths in engineering, life sciences and biomedicine, social sciences and natural sciences. Integrating its core competencies of education and research with an entrepreneurial dimension, NUS strives to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative enterprise within its community.

NUS is actively involved in international academic and research networks such as the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU). This global networking further enhances its international presence.

Statistical Highlights

Students (AY 2009-10)
Undergraduate Students: 25,391
Graduate Students : 8,350

Class of 2009 (As August 2009)
Bachelor's Degrees conferred: 5,850
Graduate Diplomas awarded: 312
Master's Degrees conferred: 1,786
Doctoral Degrees conferred:299

Faculty and Staff (As at June 2009)
Faculty Members: 2,207
Research Staff: 2,098
Administrative and Professional Staff: 1,675
General Staff: 2,464