National University of Singapore fees for Indian students start at S$21,400 (INR 15.98 Lakhs) per year for grant-supported undergraduate Computing and range from S$57,880 to S$99,953 (INR 43.23 to INR 74.66 Lakhs) for selected taught Master’s programmes. Undergraduate students who do not receive the *MOE Tuition Grant pay S$33,400 to S$43,050 (INR 24.95 to INR 32.15 Lakhs) per year, depending on the programme.
- UG Computing with the MOE Tuition Grant: S$21,400 per year (INR 15.98 Lakhs)
- UG Business with the MOE Tuition Grant: S$22,200 per year (INR 16.58 Lakhs)
- UG Computing without the MOE Tuition Grant: S$39,700 per year (INR 29.65 Lakhs)
- MSc Business Analytics: S$85,000 for the full one-year programme (INR 63.48 Lakhs)
- The NUS MBA: S$99,953 for the full 17-month programme (INR 74.66 Lakhs)
- Monthly Cost of Living: S$11,400 (INR 8.16 lakhs)
A one-year taught Master’s programme at NUS can cost approximately INR 51 to INR 83 Lakhs in total, including tuition and estimated living expenses, depending on the programme and accommodation choice. A four-year undergraduate Computing degree with the MOE Tuition Grant can cost approximately INR 72 to INR 80 Lakhs overall, including tuition and estimated living expenses.
Exchange rate: 1 SGD = INR 74.6864 (July 2026).
The MOE Tuition Grant is a tuition subsidy provided by Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) to reduce the cost of full-time undergraduate study at autonomous universities such as the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Check NUS admission requirements and deadlines for Indian students
National University of Singapore Tuition Fees by Programme
NUS runs a two-tier international fee system: students who accept the MOE Tuition Grant (a Singapore government subsidy that comes with a 3-year service bond in a Singapore-registered company) pay roughly 45% less than students who decline the grant and pay full international fees.
- Both tiers are inclusive of 9% Goods and Services Tax.
- Most Indian undergraduates opt into the Tuition Grant since Singapore’s post-study job market makes the bond straightforward to serve.
National University of Singapore Undergraduate Fees for Indian Students (AY 2026/2027)
The figures below apply to Indian students admitted in August 2026 for the 2026/27 academic year; a fresh table for the August 2027 cohort will be published by NUS in April 2027 and typically rises 4-7% year-on-year.
| Programme | Annual Fee (Full International) | Annual Fee in INR (Grant / Full) |
|---|---|---|
| Computing (BComp) | S$39,700 | 29.65 Lakhs |
| Business (BBA) | S$33,400 | 24.95 Lakhs |
| Design and Engineering | S$39,700 | 29.65 Lakhs |
| Humanities and Sciences | S$36,650 | 27.37 Lakhs |
| Science (Pharmacy) | S$43,050 | 32.15 Lakhs |
Application fee: S$20 (INR 1,867) for all UG programmes.
National University of Singapore Postgraduate Fees for Indian Students (AY 2026/2027)
Taught Masters at NUS are billed as a total programme fee rather than per year, since most run 1 to 2 years. The figures below are the full international rate inclusive of GST and are the actual fee an Indian student pays, since the MOE Tuition Grant does not apply to self-funded coursework Masters.
| Programme | Duration | Total Fee (SGD) | Total Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Business Analytics | 1 year | S$85,000 | 63.48 Lakhs |
| MSc Finance | 1 year | S$77,390 | 57.80 Lakhs |
| Master of Computing (Information Systems) | 1.5 years | S$67,144 | 50.14 Lakhs |
| MSc Computer Engineering | 1 year (FT) | S$57,880 | 43.23 Lakhs |
| The NUS MBA (Full-Time) | 17 months | S$99,953 | 74.66 Lakhs |
Application fee: S$100 to S$150 (INR 7,469 to INR 11,203) depending on programme.
For more details, read NUS popular courses and their comparison for Indian Students
Cost of Living at National University of Singapore for Indian Students
As per the official website of NUS, the average cost of living in the National University of Singapore is SGD 10,900 (INR 7.17 Lakhs) per academic year. A breakdown of the cost of living in NUS for Indian students is provided below:
| Expense Type | Average Expense Per Academic Year (in SGD) |
Equivalent Cost for Indians (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | On-campus: 5,400 | On-campus: 3.86 Lakhs |
| Meals | 2,600 | 1.86 Lakhs |
| Personal Expenses | 2,200 | 1.57 Lakhs |
| Transportation within Singapore | 800 | 57,267 Lakhs |
| Average Cost of Books/Supplies | 400 | 28,633 Lakhs |
| Estimated Total Costs (Excluding Accommodation) |
6,000 | 4.29 Lakhs |
| Estimated Total Costs (Including Accommodation) |
11,400 | 8.16 Lakhs |
Students’ Reviews from Reddit: According to some students, international students may face high tuition fees and living costs in Singapore, making the overall education expensive.
For more details, check the cost of living in Singapore or the NUS accommodation
National University of Singapore Scholarships for Indian Students
The National University of Singapore offers some merit-based scholarships to international students. The deadline to apply for the UG scholarships mentioned below is 23 February 2026.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Award Amount (SGD / INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship |
For Indian UG applicants |
100% tuition fees SGD 200 – 6,000 | INR 14,316.91 – 4.29 Lakhs Return travel allowance |
| NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship | For Indian UG applicants Good co-curricular record Excellent high school results Applied to eligible full-time UG programs at NUS (excluding Dentistry, Medicine, and Music) |
100% tuition fees SGD 1,750 - 5,800 |1.25 Lakhs - 4.15 Lakhs |
| The Association of Banks in Singapore - Goh Keng Swee Scholarship | Same as above |
100% tuition fees |
| NUS Research Scholarship |
For PhD and Graduate research studies |
For PhD: SGD 3000 | 2.14 Lakhs (Monthly) |
| For master’s: SGD 2900 | 2.07 Lakhs (Monthly) |
Note: The deadline to apply for the NUS Research Scholarship differs depending on the faculty.
Apart from internal scholarships at NUS, students can also explore external scholarships in Singapore for International Students
National University of Singapore Tuition Deposit and Payment Options
NUS acceptance fees vary by programme and are generally payable after an applicant accepts an admission offer. For example, the NUS MBA and MSc Business Analytics require an acceptance fee of S$10,900, which is included in the total programme tuition fee. The acceptance fee for other taught Master’s programmes may differ, so applicants should check the official fee page for their selected programme.
Acceptance fees are generally non-refundable, and some programmes also classify them as non-transferable. The amount may be credited toward the total programme tuition fee, depending on the programme’s payment structure. Applicants should not assume that one acceptance fee applies across all NUS undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.
The acceptance fee and the Singapore Student’s Pass process are separate. International students should follow the instructions provided in their admission offer and complete the required Student’s Pass application procedures separately.
Methods of Payment for National University of Singapore Tuition
- Bank telegraphic transfer (TT): A direct SWIFT wire to DBS Bank Singapore in NUS’s account; the slowest and typically the most expensive option (INR 1,500 to INR 3,000 correspondent fees on top of the exchange spread).
- Convera GlobalPay / Flywire: NUS’s own international payment partners quote the mid-market SGD rate with a fixed processing fee, typically saving 2-3% versus a raw bank wire.
- Forex card / multi-currency card: Load SGD when the rate is favourable, then pay via card at NUS’s online portal.
- Education loan disbursement: Loans from HDFC Credila, Avanse, ICICI, or SBI can be disbursed directly to NUS by wire; keep the sanction letter ready for your Student Pass file.
Steps to Pay Tuition Fees at National University of Singapore for International Students
- Accept your offer through the NUS applicant portal within two weeks of the offer email.
- Pay the acceptance fee through Convera / Flywire.
- Receive the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter needed to apply for your Singapore Student Pass; expect this 5 to 10 working days after payment.
- Pay Semester 1 balance by the invoiced due date, typically two weeks before the semester starts.
- Pay Semester 2 balance by the January invoice due date.
- Keep every payment receipt and IPA letter in your Student Pass and tax-relief file.
Fee Saving Strategies at National University of Singapore for Indian Students
For the August 2027 intake, the single highest-value lever is deciding on the MOE Tuition Grant before you accept your offer; the second is claiming Section 80E tax relief on your Indian education loan from disbursement year one.
- Accept the MOE Tuition Grant if eligible: Saves INR 13.67 Lakhs per year on Computing UG versus full fee, in exchange for a 3-year work bond in Singapore. Singapore’s post-study Employment Pass path makes this the default choice for most Indian UG students.
- Apply for on-campus PGP or UTown accommodation immediately: Saves S$500 to S$700 per month (INR 4.48 to INR 6.28 Lakhs per year) versus a private co-living apartment in Buona Vista.
- Claim Section 80E tax relief in India: The interest portion of your Indian education loan is fully deductible for up to 8 years; on an INR 50 Lakh loan at 10.5%, that shelters up to INR 5.25 Lakhs of taxable income in Year 1 alone.
- Take on-campus part-time work (up to 16 hours/week): STP holders can work as teaching assistants, research assistants, or in the library at roughly S$12 to S$20 per hour (INR 896 to INR 1,494), generating S$700 to S$1,200 per month (INR 52,280 to INR 89,624) during term.
- Use the NUS Alumni 20% tuition rebate for a second qualification: If you have already completed an NUS degree, subsequent taught Master's programmes offer a 20% tuition rebate; combined with the merit awards, this can drop an S$85,000 (INR 63.48 Lakhs) MSBA to under S$70,000 (INR 52.28 Lakhs).
Is the National University of Singapore Worth the Cost for Indian Students
A NUS Computing UG on the MOE Tuition Grant totals INR 1.24 Crore across four years; a taught Master's averages INR 65 to 82 Lakhs all-in for one year. Against that, NUS ranks #10 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #17 in Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026, and #3 across Asia (QS Asia 2026), with the NUS 2024 Graduate Employment Survey showing a fresh-graduate median monthly salary of S$4,600 (INR 3.44 Lakhs) and over 90% employment within six months across 17 degree programmes.
- Singapore’s post-study Employment Pass path is genuinely favourable to NUS graduates: a Computing or Business graduate can typically clear the S$5,000 (INR 3.73 Lakhs) monthly minimum Employment Pass salary threshold from day one.
- The 3-year MOE Tuition Grant bond runs concurrently with your Employment Pass, so a INR 1.24 Crore loan at 10.5% over 10 years, EMI approximately INR 1.68 Lakhs per month, is serviceable against an entry salary of INR 3.44 Lakhs per month; most students clear the loan within 5 to 6 years of graduating.
- For the NUS MBA, the 17-month S$99,953 (INR 74.66 Lakhs) tuition sits against a post-MBA median salary of roughly S$120,000 (INR 89.62 Lakhs) per year in Singapore consulting or tech; an INR 1 Crore loan EMI of INR 1.35 Lakhs per month is easily covered on that pay band, giving a typical MBA payback horizon of 4 to 5 years.
For the August 2027 intake, budget approximately 31 Lakhs for a UG Computing Year 1 on the MOE Tuition Grant, or 82 Lakhs total for a one-year taught Master's like MSc Business Analytics, before any scholarships. The Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship can drop UG net cost by 75 Lakhs over four years, while Inlaks and Narotam Sekhsaria awards can cover 20 to 86 Lakhs of Master's fees. On a 1 Crore MBA loan, the EMI works out to roughly 1.35 Lakhs per month against a median post-NUS-MBA Singapore salary of about 7.47 Lakhs per month, meaning payback in under five years. Your one action for the current cycle: lock the March 2027 scholarship deadlines into your calendar now and prepare referees and essays over the September-December 2026 window.
National University of Singapore Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the acceptance fee for National University of Singapore taught Master's programmes?
Ans. The non-refundable acceptance fee at NUS is S$6,714.40 (INR 5.01 Lakhs) for most taught Master's (like Master of Computing), S$10,900 (INR 8.14 Lakhs) for MBA and MSc Business Analytics, and S$5,450 (INR 4.07 Lakhs) for undergraduates. The acceptance fee counts toward your total tuition and must be paid within two weeks of accepting the offer to secure your seat and receive the IPA letter needed for the Student Pass.
Ques. How much does the National University of Singapore MBA cost for Indian students?
Ans. The full-time NUS MBA is S$99,953 (INR 74.66 Lakhs) for the 17-month programme, inclusive of GST, with a S$10,900 (INR 8.14 Lakhs) acceptance fee counted toward tuition. Adding 17 months of living costs at S$2,000 (INR 1.49 Lakhs) per month, the total programme cost for an Indian student is approximately INR 1.00 Crore. An education loan of that size at 10.5% over 10 years works out to an EMI of roughly INR 1.35 Lakhs per month.
Ques. Has National University of Singapore tuition been increasing year on year?
Ans. Yes; international UG Computing tuition on the MOE Tuition Grant rose from S$17,980 (INR 13.43 Lakhs) in AY 2022/2023 to S$21,400 (INR 15.98 Lakhs) in AY 2026/2027, a five-year climb of about 19%. The last two years accelerated to 5.8% and 7.0% respectively, so budget for a 5-7% rise when the August 2027 (AY 2027/2028) rate is published in April 2027.
Ques. Can Indian students work part-time at the National University of Singapore to offset costs?
Ans. Yes; Student Pass holders at NUS can work up to 16 hours per week during term and full-time during vacation. Common on-campus roles as teaching assistants, research assistants, or library staff pay S$12 to S$20 per hour (INR 896 to INR 1,494), generating S$700 to S$1,200 per month (INR 52,280 to INR 89,624) during term time.
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