Admission requirements »

Applicants (regardless of nationality) seeking admission to NUS should present the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. This includes full-time National Servicemen (NSF) with IB Diploma who have a course reserved in NUS, but wish to apply for a change of course.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to authorize International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to release their International Baccalaureate (IB) transcripts to NUS. Applicants can do so by informing their school’s IB coordinator.

Applicants presenting November 2009 or earlier IB Examination Session results

The minimum requirements for students (regardless of nationality) presenting November 2009 or earlier International Baccalaureate (IB) examination session results for admission to NUS in 2010:

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Applicants presenting May 2010 IB Examination Session results

The minimum requirements for students (regardless of nationality) presenting May 2010 International Baccalaureate (IB) examination session results for admission to NUS in 2010:

• Forecast International Baccalaureate (IB) results as attested by high school
• High school results
•  SAT I and SAT II scores (applicable to students applying for Medicine and/or Dentistry course)

Some students may be subjected to the Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirement for admission. For more information, please refer to the FAQ.

Discretionary Admission »

NUS sets aside up to 10 % of course places for consideration of exceptional candidates for admission. For such candidates, NUS will consider other factors besides academic grades.  The following are some samples of exceptional achievements that we may take into consideration:

1.    Medal winner at International Olympiads (Biology, Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics and Physics)
2.    Winner in National Science & Talent Search competitions
3.    Represented Singapore in Arts and/or Sports
4.    Active participation in community service and volunteer programmes
5.    Work experience relevant to the course applied for (supporting document/s is/are required)
6.    Key leadership positions in community organisations, sports and athletic clubs, etc (outside school)

In addition, you can provide information on awards/honours that you have won. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you should provide the details in the 'Discretionary Admissions' section in the online application form. You should then follow up by sending supporting documents to NUS. Please note that if the 'Discretionary Admissions' section in the online application form is not filled in, you will not be considered under this scheme.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I and SAT II) Requirements »

SAT I - Reasoning Test

SAT I consist of 3 Sections, Critical Reading Section, Writing Section and Mathematics Section. The minimum acceptable Reasoning Test scores are 600 for the Critical Reading Section, 600 for the Writing Section, and 650 for the Mathematics Section.

For SAT I, all 3 Sections (i.e. Critical Reading Section, Writing Section and Mathematic Section) have to be taken in one sitting. Mixing and matching of different sections scores from various sitting cannot be accepted. 

SAT II - Subject Tests

SAT II consists of 3 Subjects Test. The Subject Test, Mathematics Level II is compulsory. The two other Subjects Tests may be of your choice.

Compulsory subjects for the Subject Tests include :

• Mathematics Level II ^
• A second subject of your choice (excluding Mathematics Level I)
• A third subject of your choice (excluding Mathematics Level I)

For SAT II, the 3 subjects can be taken in no more than two sittings, but within the period of one year. All other combinations or mixing of scores cannot be accepted. Please note that the old test format (SAT I & II) and the new test format (Reasoning Test and Subject Tests) cannot be combined. The validity of scores is five years, e.g. for applications closing on 28 February 2010, the validity period is from 28 February 2005 to 28 February 2010 (both dates inclusive).

The second and third subjects should be chosen based on the subject prerequisites of the courses you are applying for at NUS. For example, if you are applying for Chemical Engineering, you will need to choose Physics and Chemistry. If, however, you are applying for Business Administration, you may choose any subjects except Mathematics Level I.

No minimum Subject Test scores have been stipulated.
^ Mathematics Level II is a compulsory subject for all courses except Law. Applicants applying for admission to Law may take Mathematics Level I in lieu of Mathematics Level II.

For more information on Reasoning and Subjects Tests, please visit www.collegeboard.com.
NUS Institution Code is 3720.

You may fax your scores to the University directly at (65) 6778 7570. The score reports must reach the Office of Admissions by your application closing date failing which your application will be deemed incomplete and withdrawn from consideration.