Is NUS really better than Princeton?

According to the QS World University Ranking 2019, the National University of Singapore is now the 11th greatest university in the world. Not only did NUS rank first in Asia, it also managed to defeat prestigious brands like Princeton (13), Tokyo (23) or Tsinghua (17). Its arch-rival NTU is not far behind.

Is NUS competitive?

NUS courses are highly competitive for the most part, and the bell curve can be extremely harsh. As a corollary to the above, students spend a disproportionate amount of time studying for exams and quizzes.

Is NUS better than MIT?

SINGAPORE – The National University of Singapore (NUS) has been ranked alongside the likes of MIT, Stanford and Cambridge in a list of top 10 institutions most frequently identified as ‘current leaders’ in engineering education. NUS came in at eighth place, ahead of the University of Cambridge in ninth place.

Is NUS degree recognized overseas?

A university’s international reputation, which makes up 25 per cent of the total score, was also included in the tabulation of the rankings for the first time this year. The university also collaborates with overseas universities to offer over 70 joint-, double- and concurrent degree programmes.

What is a good GPA in NUS?

In NUS, the maximum CAP that one can achieve is 5. Anything above 3.2 is good for honours, depending on the various tiers. Above 4 is considered good and above 4.5 is considered very good.

Which University is better NUS or NTU?

NUS also comes out on top for employer reputation, ranking an impressive 36 places above NTU. However, NTU is stronger than NUS for all the remaining indicators. For research impact (citations per faculty member) NTU is the clear leader, ranked 37th in the world to NUS’s 50th.

Why study at NUS?

It’s ideal for students who wish to immerse themselves in a very diverse study destination, with a fascinating blend of Eastern and Western cultures to explore. NUS is in the south-west of the city on a 150-hectare campus next to Kent Ridge.

Which University in Singapore has the largest student population?

Both of these two top universities in Singapore have a large student population. There are around 43,885 students enrolled at NUS, of which 12,125 are postgraduates. NTU has approximately 32,940 students and around 8,360 of these are postgraduates.

Does NUS provide financial aid to international students?

Looking firstly at NUS’ financial aid, the university offers two scholarships for international undergraduate students: the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship, which is aimed at incoming students from ASEAN member states (excluding Singapore). The applicable ASEAN member countries are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Malaysia, Myanmar]

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