National University of Singapore
(NUS)
About
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a national public research university in Singapore. It was officially established in 1980 through the government-directed merger of the public University of Singapore and the private Nanyang University.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 10 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 130 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 35,558
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 21.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 31%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
- Staff
- 17,340
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
54 subjectsQS
50 subjectsUS News
48 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 10 | 93.2 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =10 | 87.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 90.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =13 | 92.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 13 | 85.4 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 15 | 78.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | =16 | 82.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 19 | 88.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 19 | 77.2 | 2026 |
| Psychology | =37 | 69.6 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsSpecialized independent high school in Singapore
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of National University of Singapore?
National University of Singapore's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 10, THE Rank 17, ARWU Rank 56, US News Rank 20.
When was National University of Singapore founded?
National University of Singapore was founded in 1905.
What are the top subjects at National University of Singapore?
Top subjects at National University of Singapore include: Geography, Petroleum Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering.
Where is National University of Singapore located?
National University of Singapore is located in Singapore, Singapore.