National University of Singapore (NUS)

Founded in 1905, the National University of Singapore's innovation, rigorous education, research and entrepreneurship have produced generations of leaders and luminaries. As Singapore’s flagship university, it welcomes more than 2,300 international exchange students every year.  

Centred in Asia, NUS is one of the best places where you can learn more about this exciting region. Singapore is recognised as a global business hub with its developed infrastructure, political stability, and open business policy. Its tropical climate, easy accessibility, and safe and green environment attract business and leisure travellers alike. Singapore’s shiny façade belies a rich history and a unique blend of Malay, Chinese, Arab and Western foods, cultures and religion. There’s so much to discover in this incomparable country! 

Available exchanges

National University of Singapore (NUS) hosts the following exchanges:

  • University-wide exchange
  • Subject-specific Law exchange

Academic restrictions

National University of Singapore (NUS) is not a suitable exchange destination for students studying the following subject areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Economics
  • Medicine
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Public Health
  • Systems Science

Some Engineering students have experienced difficulty enrolling in a full Engineering course load at NUS in the past, so please be sure to identify plenty of backup course options if needed. Computing, Informatics, and Philosophy are also extremely limited at this destination.

You can find more information on course restrictions in the course restrictions guide. Please read through carefully, paying attention to subject areas that are more heavily oversubscribed:  

 

Your responsibilities

  • The information provided here serves as a guide.
  • It is your responsibility to research whether the partner provides appropriate courses for your degree programme. 
  • Even if there are no restrictions on your degree subject, this does not mean that there are appropriate courses for you.   

There are a range of courses available to select from, which you can find in the PDF linked below:  

 

Below is information on prerequisites and the course timetable. Prerequisites are found in the ‘Details’ section of each course. 

  


Guaranteed accommodation? 

No

University accommodation 

There are a range of accommodation options for students to choose from, but these are not guaranteed. You can select from Halls of Residence and Residential Colleges. Please refer to the accommodation webpage for further information on these options and their costs.  

 

Private accommodation  

If you have not secured accommodation for your exchange semester, you should arrange for temporary or short-term accommodation before you leave your home country. 

Hostel Admission Services has prepared a list of contacts and resource references to help you arrange alternative accommodation.  

  


How much will it cost to go on exchange to NUS? 

These are provided as a guideline and does not include additional travel or expenses. 

  • Accommodation SGD 600–1,300 
  • Food (including 3 meals) SGD 400–800 
  • Public transport SGD 200-300
  • Personal expenses SGD 300-500 

Monthly Total SGD 1,500–2,900 

Immigration requirements

You must hold a valid Student’s Pass (STP) issued by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for the duration of your programme. Guidance on the STP application process will be provided after accepting an offer from the National University of Singapore.  

Health insurance  

All full-time NUS matriculated students (including non-graduating students) are required to subscribe to the university’s medical insurance scheme. The scheme provides all full-time students with basic medical and personal accident insurance coverage. 

  


National University of Singapore (NUS) has provided information on its academic calendar.


  

 

 


National University of Singapore (NUS) has provided a fact sheet for prospective exchange students.


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