NUS Fees for Indian Students 2026: Program-wise Cost Breakdown

The annual cost of attending NUS for Indian students ranges from about SGD 33,150 (INR 24.9 lakh) for most undergraduate programmes with the MOE Tuition Grant to SGD 201,900 (INR 1.51 crore) for Medicine without it. This includes tuition fees and NUS’s estimated living costs for accommodation, meals, personal expenses, transport, and books and supplies.

The table below compares the cost of attendance for Indian students at NUS across different study levels.

Source: NUS MBA, NUS GOVERNMENT-SUBSIDISED GRADUATE PROGRAMMES, Undergraduate students NUS CoA, and NUS Living costs.

Expert Insight: Your actual budget can exceed this amount if you choose private accommodation, travel frequently, or maintain a higher discretionary spending budget. NUS also calculates its living-cost estimate excluding the vacation period, so you should build a separate buffer if you plan to stay in Singapore throughout the year.

NUS follows a cohort-based tuition fee system for both undergraduate and graduate students. The tuition fee is fixed based on the year you start your course, and generally stays the same throughout your degree. Indian students fall under the “All other International Students” category at NUS and not the ASEAN category. 

The table below presents the annual tuition fees at NUS for students admitted in AY 2026/27.

Source: NUS Undergraduate Tuition Fees, NUS Graduate Tuition Fees, MBA NUS Fees

Most NUS undergraduate programmes, such as Computing, Engineering and Humanities and Sciences, cost SGD 21,400 (INR 16.1 lakh) a year with the MOE Tuition Grant. Music, Dentistry and Medicine cost two to four times as much.

The table below lists the annual NUS undergraduate fees for Indian students admitted in AY 2026/27.

Most NUS master’s programmes do not offer the MOE subsidy to international students. Government-subsidised master’s programmes cost SGD 40,250-115,600 (INR 30.2-86.7 lakh) a year, while PhD students can pay a lower fee of SGD 21,900 (INR 16.4 lakh) a year under the Service Obligation Scheme.

The table below lists the annual NUS postgraduate fees for Indian students admitted in AY 2026/27.

Most other NUS master’s programmes are self-funded and charge one fee for the whole programme. For example, the Master of Social Work costs SGD 53,550 (INR 40.2 lakh) and the Master of Economics costs SGD 60,100 (INR 45.1 lakh) for the August 2027 intake.

The NUS MBA costs SGD 106,849.76 (INR 80.1 lakh) for the August 2027 intake, inclusive of GST. The fee is the same for the full-time, part-time and part-time flex formats. Only the payment schedule changes.

The table below shows the NUS MBA payment schedule for the August 2027 intake.

The MOE Tuition Grant lowers NUS undergraduate fees for Indian students, but in return you must work for a Singapore-registered company for three years after you graduate. For example, a computing degree costs SGD 21,400 (INR 16.1 lakh) a year with the grant and SGD 39,700 (INR 29.8 lakh) without it, a difference of SGD 18,300 (INR 13.7 lakh) every year.

Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) offers the grant for full-time undergraduate study in Singapore at autonomous universities such as NUS. Singapore Citizens receive it automatically, but international students must apply. You accept the grant offer, then apply and sign the agreement on the MOE Tuition Grant portal in September or February. If you miss the deadline, NUS charges the non-subsidised fee.

For PhD programmes, the equivalent is NUS’s Service Obligation Scheme. International PhD students pay the subsidised fee and work for a Singapore-based company for three years after their degree. International master’s students admitted from August 2022 cannot join the scheme. If you break the bond, you have to repay the full subsidy plus 10% interest, compounded each academic year.

The table below compares the two routes for Indian students at NUS:

Source: NUS EDU

NUS application fees for international students range from SGD 20 to SGD 109 (INR 1,500 to INR 8,200) depending on the study level and programme. The fee is non-refundable and charged for each application you submit.

 The table below breaks down the NUS application fees by programme:

The National University of Singapore (NUS) offers scholarships to international students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Selected undergraduate scholarships cover 100% of subsidised tuition fees and provide additional living allowances, while eligible PhD and research master's students can receive funding through the NUS Research Scholarship.

Applicants are generally considered for eligible undergraduate scholarships during the admission process, although scholarship-specific conditions apply. Certain awards require students to accept the MOE Tuition Grant and fulfil its associated work bond. Scholarship renewal also depends on maintaining the required academic performance, which may include a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Shortlisted undergraduate scholarship applicants may be invited for interviews between January and July, with outcomes generally communicated by mid-July, depending on the award and admission cycle.

Here are some of the key NUS scholarships available to International students.

NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is for international undergraduates with outstanding school results and strong leadership records. It covers the full subsidised tuition fee along with yearly allowances.

Reward: 100% of subsidised tuition, SGD 5,800 (INR 4.4 lakh) a year for living, SGD 5,000 (INR 3.8 lakh) a year for accommodation and a one-time SGD 1,750 (INR 1.3 lakh) computer allowance

Bond: Three years with a Singapore-registered company, under the MOE Tuition Grant

Eligibility:

• Open to all nationalities except Singaporeans
• Outstanding school results
• Strong leadership and co-curricular record

NUS Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is for Asian students joining Computing, Engineering or Science programmes at NUS. It has the longest bond among NUS undergraduate scholarships.

Reward: 100% of subsidised tuition, SGD 6,000 (INR 4.5 lakh) a year for living, an accommodation allowance equal to the lowest on-campus double-room rate, a SGD 1,750 (INR 1.3 lakh) computer allowance, a SGD 200 (INR 15,000) settling-in allowance and travel allowances to Singapore and back

Bond: Six years with a Singapore-registered company

Eligibility:

• Citizens of Asian countries
• Applying for Computing, Engineering or Science
• Infrastructure and Project Management, Environmental Studies and Pharmacy are excluded

The Association of Banks in Singapore - Goh Keng Swee Scholarship

This scholarship is for students from 15 Asia-Pacific economies, including India. It covers almost every NUS undergraduate programme.

Reward: 100% of subsidised tuition, SGD 6,000 (INR 4.5 lakh) a year for living, SGD 5,000 (INR 3.8 lakh) a year for accommodation, a SGD 1,750 (INR 1.3 lakh) computer allowance, a SGD 200 (INR 15,000) settling-in allowance and travel allowances of SGD 400 (INR 30,000) and SGD 800 (INR 60,000)

Bond: Three years with a Singapore-registered company, under the MOE Tuition Grant

Eligibility:

• Citizens of 15 Asia-Pacific economies, including India
• Applying for any programme except Dentistry, Medicine and Music

NUS Research Scholarship

This scholarship funds full-time PhD and research master’s students at NUS. It gives a monthly stipend on top of the tuition subsidy.

Reward: Tuition fee subsidy plus a monthly stipend of SGD 3,000 (INR 2.3 lakh) for a PhD or SGD 2,900 (INR 2.2 lakh) for a research master’s, with up to SGD 500 (INR 37,500) a month extra after the PhD qualifying exam

Bond: Not stated by NUS

Eligibility:

• Full-time PhD or research master’s students
• At least Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
• Eligible for the MOE subsidy

NUS MBA Scholarships

NUS offers merit-based and need-based scholarships to MBA applicants. Most awards partly cover tuition.

Reward: Partial tuition coverage, depending on the award

Bond: None stated

Eligibility:

• Admitted NUS MBA candidates
• Merit awards depend on academic and professional record and leadership potential
• Need-based awards require proof of financial need

Source: NUS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS, NUS Research Scholarship, MBA NUS Scholarships

International students holding a Student’s Pass and studying full-time at NUS can work part-time during the academic term for up to 16 hours per week. 

Here is how you can earn while studying at NUS, and after you graduate:

• On-campus jobs: NUS departments post part-time jobs for students on the NUS Student Work Scheme (NSWS) portal. Pay depends on the job; for example, final-year undergraduates mentoring in one Physics programme earn SGD 20 (INR 1,500) an hour, or SGD 320 (INR 24,000) a week at 16 hours.

• Off-campus jobs: NUS TalentConnect lists on-campus and off-campus job openings, and the same 16-hour limit applies during term.
• Vacation work: International students can work full-time during term vacations without applying for a work permit.
• Course internships: Internships that are part of your course requirements are exempt from the 16-hour weekly limit.
• Job search after graduation: Graduates can apply to Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for a one-year, non-renewable Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to look for work. Without it, you only get a short-term visit pass of up to 89 days after your Student’s Pass is cancelled. You can start working only after your employer gets you a work pass, such as an Employment Pass, which replaces the LTVP.

NUS offers Indian students access to a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes, along with scholarships that can significantly reduce the overall cost of study. However, you should look beyond tuition fees when planning your budget. Accommodation, daily expenses, and the terms attached to the MOE Tuition Grant can significantly affect your total cost.

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