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\n\t\tGeneral Information\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tAbout NUS\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\tHistory<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t

The roots of NUS can be traced to the founding of\u00a0The Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0in 1905. The School was renamed\u00a0King Edward VII Medical School<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0in 1913 and was the first institution of higher learning in Singapore. It gained recognition and rose in status to become the\u00a0King Edward VII College of Medicine<\/strong>\u00a0in 1921.<\/p>\n

In 1928,\u00a0Raffles College<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0was established to offer tertiary-level courses in Arts and Science. In 1949, it merged with the King Edward VII College of Medicine to form a full-fledged University, the\u00a0University of Malaya<\/strong><\/em>. With full degree-granting powers, the University was a beacon of knowledge for both sides of the Causeway.<\/p>\n

With the decision of the Governments of Singapore and the Federation of Malaya that the Singapore Division and the Kuala Lumpur Division of the University of Malaya should become autonomous national universities in their respective countries, the\u00a0University of Singapore<\/strong><\/em>, with its campus in Bukit Timah, was established on 1 January 1962.<\/p>\n

In 1955,\u00a0Nanyang University<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0was established from contributions and resources pooled from the Chinese community in Singapore. To the Chinese community, Nanyang University was more affectionately known as \u2018Nantah\u2019.<\/p>\n

On 8 August 1980, the\u00a0National University of Singapore<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0was formed through a merger between the University of Singapore and Nanyang University. The sprawling 150-hectare Kent Ridge site became the new home for the University. The then President of the Republic of Singapore, Dr Benjamin Sheares, become NUS\u2019 first Chancellor. The Kent Ridge site was developed over the years and the transfer of all the Faculties and Departments to the new campus was completed in 1986.<\/p>\n\t\t\tUniversity Organisation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\tChancellery<\/strong>
\nThe President of the Republic of Singapore is the Chancellor of the University. \u00a0The Chancellor holds the authority to confer degrees and presides at Commencement when present. \u00a0The Chancellor may appoint such persons to be Pro-Chancellors as he\/she may consider proper. \u00a0If for any reason the Chancellor is unable to exercise any of his\/her functions, he\/she may authorise any of the Pro-\u00adChancellors to exercise those functions on his\/her behalf. There are currently six Pro-Chancellors appointed by the Chancellor. An up-to-date listing of the University Chancellery is available here<\/a>.\nBoard of Trustees<\/strong>
\nThe Board of Trustees, appointed by the Minister for Education, is responsible for ensuring that the University acts in furtherance of its objectives in education and research and that the funds and assets of the University are properly accounted for and safeguarded. The Trustees are eminent persons of good repute and sound judgment, with considerable experience in public service, the private sector or academia. The Trustees are dedicated to the furtherance of the interests and good governance of the University. An up-to-date listing of the Trustees is available\u00a0here<\/a>.\nManagement\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe NUS President, appointed by the Board of Trustees, is the principal executive and academic officer of the University. The Board of Trustees, in consultation with the President, also appoints the Management team of the University. Together, this team develops and implements the strategic objectives of the University. An up-to-date listing of the members of the NUS Management team is available\u00a0here<\/a>.\nSenate<\/strong>
\nThe Senate<\/a>\u00a0is the highest academic body of the University. Chaired by the President of the University, the Senate meets regularly to deliberate on educational policy and other academic issues.\n\t\t\tResources and Services<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t

Some of the available resources and services at NUS are as follows:<\/p>\nOffice of Admissions<\/a>
\nThe Office of Admissions oversees all matters pertaining to undergraduate admissions, including recruitment, transfer of degree courses, student financial aid and award of NUS scholarships.\nCampus Services<\/a>
\nThe Office of Campus Amenities oversees the retail and dining services and transport, logistics and car parks in NUS with the aim of delivering quality service and excellence to the stakeholders in campus.\nNUS Centre For the Arts<\/a>
\nEstablished in 1993, NUS Centre For the Arts (CFA) is a vibrant space for the appreciation of the arts and nurturing of the creative and inquiring spirit. We support student engagement with the arts and the integration of the arts into the life of the University.\n

We comprise the NUS Museum, NUS Baba House and a Talent and Development arm that oversees 22 student arts excellence groups. Through our myriad of programmes, practices, exhibitions, workshops and outreach, such as NUS Arts Festival and the ExxonMobil Campus Concerts, we enrich the university experience and contribute to the building of knowledge and transformation of students.<\/p>\n

We also manage facilities such as the University Cultural Centre, with its 1700-seat Hall and 425-seat Theatre, and rehearsal spaces in Runme Shaw CFA Studios and University Town.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0cfa.nus.edu.sg<\/a><\/p>\nNUS Information Technology<\/a>
\nThe NUS Information Technology spearheads the IT development on campus for teaching, learning, research and administration. We collaborate with the faculty, staff and students for innovative IT solutions to meet the diverse needs of the community. Our roles and responsibilities range from\u00a0IT governance to modernization, digital transformation, Cloud adoption, system integration, campus network, research computing, student, mobile and enterprise applications, messaging, data analytics, cyber security and end user computing.\nNUS Co-op<\/a>
\nThe NUS Multi-purpose Co-operative Society Limited (NUS Co-op) offers a wide range of products including books, course packs, stationery and sundry items, and computer hardware, software and accessories. It has a wide membership in the community. Among the various services it provides are a book assistance scheme and several community service schemes.\nOffice of Finance<\/a>
\nThe Office of Finance is responsible for the University\u2019s financial policies and procedures, billing and collection of tuition fees, shared financial services, treasury, controllerships, financial reporting and stewardship of the University\u2019s financial resources.\nUniversity Health Centre<\/a>
\nThe University Health Centre (UHC) consists of three Units, each handling different aspects of health and wellness for the NUS community:\n