National University of Singapore (NUS) Admissions 27: Application Deadline, Eligibility & Acceptance Rate

National University of Singapore Application Deadlines for Indian Students

NUS runs one primary August intake where UG and most PG coursework programmes open.

• The Graduate Applicant Portal accepts rolling applications for most PG programmes, while the NUS Undergraduate Applicant Portal opens once a year for a fixed window.
• Dates below are drawn from the official NUS Office of Admissions important-dates page.

Planning note: Aim to submit UG applications 3 to 4 weeks before 17 February 2027. Late portal traffic and payment gateway delays are common in the final week.

National University of Singapore Eligibility for Indian Students

NUS treats Indian CBSE and ISC Class XII results as direct-entry credentials for UG admissions, without a mandatory SAT or ACT. PG applicants need a good Bachelor’s degree with subject alignment, plus GRE or GATE for engineering and computing tracks. English requirements sit at NUS institution-wide minimums unless the programme lists higher.

• UG general entry: Class XII (CBSE or ISC) with 90% or higher in the best four academic subjects.
• UG subject prerequisites: Mathematics for Computing and Business, Physics and Chemistry for Engineering.
• PG general entry: Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours (Upper), roughly 65% aggregate.

English proficiency tests NUS accepts for international applicants without an English-medium degree:

National University of Singapore PG Programs

Base PG tuition for the August 2027 intake sits between SGD 45,000 and SGD 76,000 (INR 33.73 Lakhs to INR 56.97 Lakhs) for the full programme depending on discipline. For the full course-wise fees, see the detailed fee breakdown on the fees page.

National University of Singapore UG Programs and Fees

NUS undergraduate admissions for Indian students are anchored to CBSE and ISC Class XII results, with the popular Bachelor of Computing, BBA and Engineering tracks running four-year cohort-based programmes. Under NUS’s cohort-based fee system, the fee level at the time of admission stays fixed for the applicant’s entire degree. 

Insider note: NUS allows up to eight UG programme choices in one application. Indian applicants often pair a target choice (Computing) with a safety choice (Science) to hedge selection risk.

National University of Singapore MBA Admissions

The NUS MBA is a 17-month full-time programme starting each August, with an ExecMBA and part-time variant on separate cycles. The August 2027 intake runs three admission rounds. Indian applicants typically apply in Round 1 or Round 2 for a stronger shot at scholarships.

NUS MBA Test Score and Experience Floor

NUS MBA does not publish a hard cut-off. Competitive Indian admits typically hold GMAT 670 plus or GRE 320 plus, with the reported class average at GMAT 670 and GRE 157 Verbal or 165 Quant. Applicants need at least 2 years of full-time post-Bachelor’s work experience. Executive MBA candidates need 8 plus years of managerial experience.

National University of Singapore Application Process

NUS admissions run on two portals: the NUS Undergraduate Applicant Portal for UG entries, and the Graduate Applicant Portal for PG coursework and PhD. The MBA has its own dedicated portal. There is no central platform like the Common Application or UCAS for NUS.

Undergraduate steps for Indian applicants:

1. Create an account on the NUS Undergraduate Applicant Portal from 16 December 2026.
2. Select up to 8 programme choices in order of preference within one application.
3. Upload Class XII (CBSE or ISC) predicted marks, Class X and XI scorecards, and passport bio page.
4. Pay the application fee of SGD 20 (INR 1,499) on the NUS Undergraduate Applicant Portal by credit card.
5. Submit before 17 February 2027 and monitor the portal for interview or SAT-verification requests.

Postgraduate steps for Indian applicants:

1. Log in to the Graduate Applicant Portal at gradapp.nus.edu.sg.
2. Select one target programme and upload Bachelor’s degree transcripts and certificate.
3. Upload GRE, GMAT, or GATE scorecards where the target faculty requires them.
4. Add a statement of purpose, two academic references, and a CV.
5. Pay the SGD 20 (INR 1,499) application fee, or SGD 100 (INR 7,496) for MBA on the NUS MBA Portal.

National University of Singapore Documents Required

NUS accepts scanned uploads at the application stage. Certified true copies and originals are checked during acceptance and post-arrival matriculation. Missing a document past the round deadline usually voids the application.

• Passport bio-page copy, valid for at least 12 months past intake.
• Class XII (CBSE or ISC) marksheet and passing certificate for UG.
• Bachelor’s degree final transcripts and passing certificate for PG.
• Class X marksheet for UG.
• Passport-sized photograph in ICAO format.
• IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo score report if MOI waiver is not applied.
• SAT or ACT score report, if submitted (UG optional).
• GMAT, GRE or GATE score report for PG programmes that require them.
• Statement of Purpose or personal essay of 500 to 800 words.
• Two Letters of Recommendation for PG applicants.
• Curriculum Vitae or resume for PG and MBA applicants.
• Work experience letters and salary slips for MBA candidates.
• MOI certificate signed by the head of the school or university (if claiming waiver).

National University of Singapore Acceptance Rate

NUS does not publish an official institutional acceptance rate. Independent estimates place the overall international UG acceptance rate at 5 to 8%, based on high-volume competitive-intake patterns and reported cohort sizes. The rate varies sharply by programme, with Computing, Business and Medicine tracking lower.

Programme-Level Acceptance Estimates at NUS

• Bachelor of Computing (CS) sits under 5% for international applicants.
• Bachelor of Business Administration tracks around 4 to 6%.
• Bachelor of Engineering ranges from 5 to 8% by specialisation.
• Law and Medicine sit under 3% for international entry.

What Indian Applicants Need to Compete

Strong Indian admits typically post 92% plus CBSE aggregate, one or two national-level extracurriculars, and clear subject alignment with the target programme. Refer to the ranking band to weigh NUS against peers before finalising.

Reality check: A borderline Class XII (85 to 89%) applicant improves odds significantly by adding SAT 1400 plus and one Olympiad or national research credential.

NUS admissions reward precision. A tight application that stays inside the deadlines, matches Class XII subjects to programme prerequisites, and uses the MOI waiver strategically converts far better than a rushed submission in the final week. Indian applicants who start groundwork in September save themselves a stressful February.