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The National University of Singapore (NUS) welcomes applicants from all educational backgrounds. In order for our office to evaluate your application appropriately, please review the following categories and determine which category best describes you. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact our office.

Eligibility for admission

Kindly note that you will be considered for admission to the National University of Singapore (NUS) if you meet our minimum eligibility criteria. The offer of a place in NUS also depends upon the number of places available and the quality of those competing for a place.




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The following categories are relevant to applicants applying for full-time undergraduate admission in
Academic Year (AY) 2008-2009


Category A Applicants (regardless of nationality) presenting the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level results.
Category B Applicants (regardless of nationality) presenting an acceptable Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore
Category C Mature applicants (regardless of nationality) presenting the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level results and / or an acceptable Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore.

A mature applicant is one who is at least 25 years of age with at least four years of full-time work experience as of 1 July of the admission year.
Category D International applicants with international qualifications.
Category E
1. Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents with international high school qualifications.
2. Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents with qualifications in addition to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level results and/or an accredited Diploma from a local Polytechnic in Singapore.
3. Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents who are undergraduates of a foreign University seeking admission or a transfer to NUS.
4. Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents who are University graduates applying for an undergraduate degree course.
5. Current or former students from NUS, NTU or SMU seeking a transfer or admission.

For details on course and subject prerequisites please click here.

Applicants for the following courses do not fall under the categories listed  above. Please click below for details.
Applicants who are interested to apply for graduate programmes, please click below for more details.

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