National University of Singapore

          A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education and research with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. Its 17 schools across three campus locations in Singapore – Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram – provide a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. NUS is ranked as Asia’s top university by Quaquarelli Symonds University Rankings in 2015. NUS’ transformative education includes programmes such as student exchange, entrepreneurial internships at NUS Overseas Colleges, and double degree and joint degree programmes with some of the world’s top universities, offering students opportunities and challenges to realise their potential. There are about 38,000 students from 100 countries who further enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives. The learning experience is complemented by a vibrant residential life with avenues for artistic, cultural and sporting pursuits.

                NUS has three Research Centres of Excellence (RCE) and 26 university-level research institutes and centres. It is also a partner for Singapore’s fifth RCE. Research activities are strategic and robust, and NUS is well-known for its research strengths in engineering, life sciences and biomedicine, social sciences and natural sciences. The University shares a close affiliation with 16 national-level research institutes and centres. Major research thrusts have been made recently in several fields such as quantum technology; cancer and translational medicine; interactive and digital media; and the environment and water. NUS is actively involved in international academic and research networks such as the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU). The University also strives to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative enterprise within its community. This global networking further enhances its international presence.