National University of Singapore (NUS) Courses and Fees 2026

National University of Singapore fees for Indian students run S$21,400 (₹15.98 Lakhs) yearly for grant-supported UG Computing, and S$55,590 to S$99,953 (₹41.52 to ₹74.66 Lakhs) total for the most-applied Masters programmes: Master of Computing, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Finance, and The NUS MBA. Full-fee international UG (without the MOE Tuition Grant) runs S$33,400 to S$44,450 (₹24.95 to ₹33.20 Lakhs) per year, roughly 45% more than the grant-supported rate.

August 2027 is the main open intake Indian students are currently planning for; NUS undergraduate applications open in October 2026 and close in the last week of February 2027, and most Masters applications close between November 2026 and March 2027. A smaller set of postgraduate programmes admits a January 2028 cohort.

• UG Computing (with MOE Tuition Grant): S$21,400 per year (₹15.98 Lakhs)
• UG Business (with MOE Tuition Grant): S$22,200 per year (₹16.58 Lakhs)
• UG Computing (without Tuition Grant, full fee): S$39,700 per year (₹29.65 Lakhs)
• MSc Business Analytics total programme: S$85,000 (₹63.48 Lakhs)
• The NUS MBA total (17 months): S$99,953 (₹74.66 Lakhs)

A one-year MSc Business Analytics at NUS totals around ₹82 Lakhs all-in, and a four-year Computing degree on the MOE Tuition Grant totals about ₹1.24 Crore including living costs. Exchange rate: 1 SGD = ₹74.6864 (xe.com, 24 July 2026).

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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.

Application fee: S$25 (₹1,867) for all UG programmes. Source: NUS Registrar UG Tuition Fees AY 2026/2027.

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.

Application fee: S$100 to S$150 (₹7,469 to ₹11,203) depending on programme. Sources: NUS MSc Finance, NUS MSBA, NUS Master of Computing, NUS MSc Computer Engineering.

National University of Singapore Fee Trend by Year

NUS international undergraduate fees on the MOE Tuition Grant tier have risen from S$17,980 (₹13.43 Lakhs) in AY 2022/2023 to S$21,400 (₹15.98 Lakhs) in AY 2026/2027 for the Computing cohort, a five-year climb of about 19% or roughly 4.5% per year on average. The last two years accelerated to a 5.8% and 7.0% jump respectively, so budget for a similar rise when the August 2027 (AY 2027/2028) rate is published in April 2027.

Source: NUS Registrar UG Tuition Fees historical cohort tables.

Cost of Living at National University of Singapore for Indian Students

NUS’s own MSc Business School estimate puts typical monthly living costs at S$1,800 to S$2,800 (₹1.34 to ₹2.09 Lakhs), with S$2,000 (₹1.49 Lakhs) per month or S$24,000 (₹17.92 Lakhs) per year a realistic midpoint for an Indian student living on campus or in a shared apartment. Singapore is Southeast Asia’s most expensive city, but accommodation and food remain cheaper than London, Sydney, or Toronto.

Source: NUS Business School official living expenses guide for international students.

Singapore’s small size means the MRT plus bus network covers everywhere a student needs to go; NUS’s Kent Ridge campus itself is 150 hectares with an internal bus loop, so on-campus students often spend under S$60 (₹4,481) monthly on transport. Accommodation is the single line item Indian students most consistently underestimate: PGP House rooms typically start around S$800 (₹59,749) per month with utilities, while a private co-living room in Buona Vista or Clementi runs S$1,500 to S$2,000 (₹1.12 to ₹1.49 Lakhs).

Total Cost of Studying at National University of Singapore

The first-year total cost varies dramatically by programme and whether you accept the MOE Tuition Grant. The scenarios below cover the four combinations most Indian students at NUS actually enrol under, with all figures at the AY 2026/2027 rate.

The full four-year Computing UG programme with the MOE Tuition Grant totals approximately ₹1.24 Crore (₹63.92 Lakhs tuition + ₹59.76 Lakhs living); without the grant, it climbs to roughly ₹1.79 Crore. A ₹1.24 Crore education loan at 10.5% over 10 years works out to an EMI of approximately ₹1.68 Lakhs per month, while the same MBA loan at ₹1.00 Crore comes to around ₹1.35 Lakhs per month.

National University of Singapore Scholarships for Indian Students

Indian students at NUS are eligible for the university’s international scholarship suite plus most Indian government and trust awards. The single most valuable one, the Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship, functionally makes a NUS Computing or Engineering degree free after the MOE Tuition Grant.

NUS-Administered Scholarships for International Students at National University of Singapore

Auto-assessed = "no separate form needed", applied through the UG admission form. Source: NUS Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship, NUS Scholarships.

External Indian Scholarships Applicable to National University of Singapore

These awards are administered in India and open to students admitted to NUS. Application windows for the August 2027 intake open between September 2026 and March 2027, so Indian students planning now have the full runway to prepare essays, referees, and financial documentation.

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National University of Singapore Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

NUS requires a non-refundable acceptance fee of S$6,714.40 (₹5.01 Lakhs) for most taught Masters and S$10,900 (₹8.14 Lakhs) for MBA and MSc Business Analytics; UG students pay a smaller S$5,450 (₹4.07 Lakhs) acceptance fee. Every acceptance fee counts toward your total tuition and secures your seat plus the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter needed for the Singapore Student Pass application.

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 (₹1,500 to ₹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

1. Accept your offer through the NUS applicant portal within two weeks of the offer email.
2. Pay the acceptance fee (S$5,450 for UG, S$6,714.40 for most Masters, S$10,900 for MBA or MSc Business Analytics) through Convera / Flywire.
3. Receive the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter needed to apply for your Singapore Student Pass; expect this 5 to 10 working days after payment.
4. Pay Semester 1 balance by the invoiced due date, typically two weeks before the semester starts.
5. Pay Semester 2 balance by the January invoice due date.
6. Keep every payment receipt and IPA letter in your Student Pass and tax-relief file.

Source: NUS Office of Finance student payment portal.

Hidden Costs of Studying at National University of Singapore

Beyond tuition and rent, first-year Indian students at NUS consistently underestimate five recurring line items. Budget for these in your loan or savings plan before the August 2027 intake so nothing derails your semester.

• Singapore Student Pass (STP): S$30 (₹2,241) application + S$60 (₹4,481) issuance + S$30 (₹2,241) multi-entry visa = S$120 (₹8,960), one-time.
• Compulsory medical insurance: NUS enrolls all international students in a health and hospitalisation plan at approximately S$450 (₹33,609) per year.
• Miscellaneous Student Fees (MSF): S$500 to S$800 (₹37,343 to ₹59,749) per semester for library, IT, sports, and health services.
• Textbooks, lab kit, and software licences: S$400 to S$800 (₹29,875 to ₹59,749) per year, higher for Engineering and Computing.
• Initial setup on arrival: Bedding, kitchenware, deposit, SIM activation, hostel/co-living security deposit typically total S$1,500 to S$2,500 (₹1.12 to ₹1.87 Lakhs), one-time in Month 1.
• India-side pre-departure: Passport reissuance if needed, IELTS/TOEFL fees (₹16,900 to ₹17,000), courier of transcripts, GTE proofs: budget ₹30,000 to ₹50,000.

All told, budget approximately ₹4 to ₹6 Lakhs for hidden costs across Year 1, above and beyond the tuition and monthly living-cost lines.

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 ₹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 (₹4.48 to ₹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 a ₹50 Lakh loan at 10.5%, that shelters up to ₹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 (₹896 to ₹1,494), generating S$700 to S$1,200 per month (₹52,280 to ₹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 Masters programmes offer a 20% tuition rebate; combined with the merit awards, this can drop a S$85,000 (₹63.48 Lakhs) MSBA to under S$70,000 (₹52.28 Lakhs).

Is National University of Singapore Worth the Cost for Indian Students

A NUS Computing UG on the MOE Tuition Grant totals ₹1.24 Crore across four years; a taught Masters averages ₹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 (₹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 (₹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 ₹1.24 Crore loan at 10.5% over 10 years, EMI approximately ₹1.68 Lakhs per month, is serviceable against an entry salary of ₹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 (₹74.66 Lakhs) tuition sits against a post-MBA median salary of roughly S$120,000 (₹89.62 Lakhs) per year in Singapore consulting or tech; a ₹1 Crore loan EMI of ₹1.35 Lakhs per month is easily covered on that pay band, giving a typical MBA payback horizon of 4 to 5 years.