University Entrance Examinations

The 2023 University Entrance Examination (UEE) will be suspended due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 situation.

Admission to the undergraduate courses for students who are currently in Year 12 of their High School studies will be based on their Year 11 and Year 12 High School graduation examination results.

All applicants are also required to present an acceptable English test score (such as IELTS or TOEFL) for admissions consideration. For more information on the English requirements, please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/international-qualifications/admissions-requirements for more information under your respective qualifications.

Upon receiving the final High School graduation examination results, you should upload a copy of the examination results at the Applicant Portal. You should visit the OAM website to check on the timeline for submission of your examination results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will NUS conduct the 2023 University Entrance Examination (UEE) in Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore?

Ans.    The UEE 2023 will be suspended due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 situation.

Admission to the undergraduate courses for these students who will complete their High School studies in 2023, will be based on their Year 11, Semester 2 and Year 12, Semester 1 High School academic results.

They are also required to present either IELTS or TOEFL scores for admissions consideration. For more information on the English requirements, please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/international-qualifications/admissions-requirements for more information under your respective qualifications.


Q2.    If I have not taken an acceptable English Test, can I submit the English results after the Admissions application deadline?

Ans.    Applicants can submit an accepted English Language test score (eg. IELTS, TOEFL) for assessment by no later than 12 February 2023 via the Applicant Portal.


Q3.    Will NUS conduct the UEE in 2024?

The university will decide on the conduct of UEE with consideration to any international travel and other possible restrictions after the conclusion of Academic Year 2023 admissions exercise.