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National University of Singapore

📍 Singapore, Kent Ridge • Singapore

The National University of Singapore is widely regarded as Asia’s leading comprehensive research university and consistently ranks among the top 15 universities in the world. Renowned for computer science, engineering, business, and biomedical sciences at its Kent Ridge campus.

Testing Policy

Flexible

For US curriculum applicants: Requires ACT (32+ with 33+ in STEM/Math) or SAT (1450+ with 750+ Math), combined with at least 3 AP exams (scores of 5,5,4 or 5,5,5 in Calculus BC and Sciences).

Institutional Selectivity

Most Competitive (~5.0% - 10.0% (International applicant pool))

While Singapore Citizens with Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels enter through Indicative Grade Profiles (IGP), the international applicant quota is fiercely competitive, admitting top-percentile academic performers worldwide.

Language Proficiency

Required for Non-Native

Required for applicants whose secondary school medium of instruction was not entirely English.

Key Application Timelines & Rounds

International Qualification Application Deadline

Deadline: March 3 (varies by qualification type)

Decision: May to July

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