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NUS Admission Requirements
What National University of Singapore (NUS) usually expects from Indian applicants — marks, English scores, tests and documents — and how to plan your application for the 2027 intake.
- 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA
- IELTS 7.0+
- Intakes: August (main)
- SOP & LOR support
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What do Indian students need to get into NUS?
NUS is highly competitive for Indian applicants. A typical successful profile has 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA from a well-known university, IELTS 7.0+ (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL 100+, a focused SOP and two or three LORs. GRE/GMAT is asked for some business and research programs. Exact requirements are set per program, so always check the program page on nus.edu.sg.
Official sources: National University of Singapore (NUS) — admissions (official website)
NUS admissions at a glance
- Selectivity (our view)
- highly competitive
- Academic score
- 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA from a well-known university
- English
- IELTS 7.0+ (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL 100+
- GRE / GMAT
- Often recommended, sometimes required — check your program
- Profile
- Research, internships or strong projects; work experience for business programs
- Intakes
- August (main), January for some programs
- Accepted English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL (often waived for English-medium degrees at some universities)
- Visa
- Student's Pass, applied for through ICA's SOLAR system after the offer
- Apply at
- nus.edu.sg
Expected profile
Typical profile of admitted Indian students
Our counselling guidance from past applications, not official cut-offs — each program sets its own minimums.
Eligibility
Is your degree eligible for NUS?
Universities in Singapore assess Indian degrees individually; a 4-year degree in a related subject is the safest route.
For Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at NUS, expect backgrounds such as b.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE and b.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities) and prerequisites like data structures and algorithms and discrete maths / linear algebra.
- Degree certificate and semester-wise transcripts
- English test score (IELTS or TOEFL (often waived for English-medium degrees at some universities))
- Statement of purpose (SOP) tailored to the program
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé / CV
- Passport
- Proof of funds
How to apply
Applying to NUS step by step
- 01
Pick the program
Compare NUS's programs — for example Computer Science and Data Science — and check each program's entry requirements and deadline.
- 02
Prepare tests
Book IELTS early; GRE/GMAT is asked for some business and research programs.
- 03
Write the SOP
Explain why NUS and why this program, linking your projects and goals to what it is known for: Asia's top-ranked university.
- 04
Submit online
Apply on the official portal (nus.edu.sg), pay the application fee and upload documents.
- 05
After the offer
Accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds and apply for the Student's Pass, applied for through ICA's SOLAR system after the offer.
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FAQs
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For a highly competitive university like NUS, Indian students usually succeed with 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA from a well-known university. Some programs ask for more; strong work experience can offset slightly lower marks.
Most programs ask for IELTS 7.0+ (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL 100+. IELTS or TOEFL (often waived for English-medium degrees at some universities) are accepted depending on the program.
Often recommended, sometimes required — check your program. GRE/GMAT is asked for some business and research programs.
It depends on the program; a related 4-year degree is the safest route.
Intakes are August (main), January for some programs. Apply 6–9 months before the start date; earlier applications have better scholarship chances.
Backlogs hurt at highly competitive universities; explain them honestly and show strong later results.
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