National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore (NUS) aspires to be a vital community of academics, researchers, staff, students and alumni working together in a spirit of innovation and enterprise for a better world. As a global university, NUS aims to shape the future through our dedication to quality education, influential research and visionary enterprise.

NUS was founded in 1905 by a group of businessmen led by Mr Tan Jiak Kim to serve the needs of the local community. Today, more than 100 years on, NUS continues its legacy of excellent service to both country and society.

As Singapore’s flagship university and the top university in Asia, NUS has a strong tradition of excellence. We are renowned internationally for our innovative research and transformative academic programmes and hold global top 20 rankings in 30 subjects. With 37 university-level research institutes and centres, and 16 faculties, schools and colleges, NUS is well-positioned to provide thought leadership and innovative solutions in response to key challenges in Asia and the world. The University also has a strong global network with top research and education institutions, along with robust industry and government partnerships, to drive impactful translational research and solutions.