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

\n\t\t\tAbout NUS\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tHistory<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\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 ‘Nantah’.<\/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’ 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\t\t\tUniversity Organisation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\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\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\t\t\tResources and Services<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Some of the available resources and services at NUS are as follows:<\/p>\nOffice of Admissions<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Office of Admissions oversees matters pertaining to full-time undergraduate admissions including recruitment and transfer of undergraduate degree programmes, student financial aid and NUS scholarships.\nCampus Services<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Campus Services ( CS ), a unit under the umbrella of Campus Life Division, oversees the Retail and Dining Services, Mobility Services, Sports and UTown Management and Venue Bookings (SFAH, YIH and YNC) in NUS with the aim of delivering quality service and excellence to the stakeholders in Campus.\nNUS Information Technology<\/strong><\/a>
\nNUS Information Technology (NUS IT) is the cornerstone of the university’s digital transformation, delivering innovative, reliable, and secure IT solutions that empower teaching, learning, research, and administration. Our mission is to create a borderless, technology-driven community where knowledge is always within reach, achieved through the effective implementation of advanced applications and services. This is only possible through close partnerships with faculties and departments, enabling us to co-create ground-breaking IT solutions that address the diverse needs of the NUS community.\n

Our comprehensive portfolio encompasses central IT governance and management, strategic planning, disaster recovery, and enterprise IT security. We lead initiatives in modernisation, digital transformation, cloud adoption, system integration, and campus networking, as well as support research computing, business warehousing, grid computing, data management, green computing, and enterprise architecture.<\/p>\n

Through our commitment to excellence, NUS IT ensures the university stays at the forefront of technological innovation and digital advancement.<\/p>\nNUS Co-op<\/strong><\/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<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Office of Finance plays a pivotal role in managing the University’s financial resources, to meet the strategic and operational needs of the University. In addition, we provide comprehensive financial and accounting services across NUS. Apart from financial resource management, our key responsibilities include controllership, financial reporting, finance business partnering, treasury and finance shared services.\nUniversity Health Centre<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe University Health Centre (UHC) consists of two Units, each handling different aspects of health and wellness for the NUS community:\n