
National University of Singapore fees for Indian students start at S$21,400 (₹15.98 Lakhs) per year for grant-supported undergraduate Computing and range from S$57,880 to S$99,953 (₹43.23 to ₹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 (₹24.95 to ₹32.15 Lakhs) per year, depending on the programme.
A one-year taught Master’s programme at NUS can cost approximately ₹51 to ₹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 ₹72 to ₹80 Lakhs overall, including tuition and estimated living expenses.
Exchange rate: 1 SGD = ₹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).
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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.
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 (₹1,867) for all UG programmes.
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 (₹7,469 to ₹11,203) depending on programme.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Masters 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 Masters 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.
Ques. What is the acceptance fee for National University of Singapore taught Masters programmes?
Ans. Non-refundable acceptance fee at NUS is S$6,714.40 (₹5.01 Lakhs) for most taught Masters (like Master of Computing), S$10,900 (₹8.14 Lakhs) for MBA and MSc Business Analytics, and S$5,450 (₹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 (₹74.66 Lakhs) for the 17-month programme, inclusive of GST, with a S$10,900 (₹8.14 Lakhs) acceptance fee counted toward tuition. Adding 17 months of living costs at S$2,000 (₹1.49 Lakhs) per month, the total programme cost for an Indian student is approximately ₹1.00 Crore. An education loan of that size at 10.5% over 10 years works out to an EMI of roughly ₹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 (₹13.43 Lakhs) in AY 2022/2023 to S$21,400 (₹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 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 (₹896 to ₹1,494), generating S$700 to S$1,200 per month (₹52,280 to ₹89,624) during term time.
| Program | Important Dates | Fees | Application Fees | Eligibility | Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MBA 17 months | INR 74.6 L/Yr SGD 99,953 /Yr | 100 | IELTS: 7, TOEFL: 5 | ||
Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (31st Jan 2027) | INR 30.1 L/Yr SGD 40,300 /Yr | 100 | TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.0 | ||
LLM Asian Legal Studies 1 year | INR 27.7 L/Yr SGD 37,100 /Yr | 100 | IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 100 | - | |
MS Finance 16 months | INR 56.1 L/Yr SGD 75,210 /Yr | 100 | IELTS:7.0, TOEFL: 100 | ||
MCS Computer Science 18 months | Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (31st Jan 2027) | INR 33.4 L/Yr SGD 44,763 /Yr | 109 | TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.0 | - |
MS Business Analytics 13 months | INR 63.4 L/Yr SGD 85,000 /Yr | 100 | IELTS:7.0, TOEFL: 100, GPA:- 3.0 | ||
LLB 4 years | Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (23rd Feb 2027) | INR 33.2 L/Yr SGD 44,450 /Yr | 20 | TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 62 | - |
MS Civil Engineering 2 years | INR 39.6 L/Yr SGD 53,103 /Yr | 100 | IELTS:- 6, TOEFL:- 85,GPA:- 3.0 | ||
| INR 34.2 L/Yr SGD 45,820 /Yr | 109 | IELTS:- 6.0, TOEFL:- 90, GMAT:- 650. GRE:- 320 | |||
BBA 4 years | Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (23rd Feb 2027) | INR 24.9 L/Yr SGD 33,400 /Yr | 20 | TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 62 |
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