4 Top Universities in Singapore for International Students

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - To get the greatest education possible, studying abroad is a great option, especially at a prestigious university. Sometimes, when people think about this topic, they immediately picture themselves attending institutions in America or Europe. However, one Southeast Asian country truly shines in the education field, and it’s Singapore. Apart from being known for its superior quality of life, the diamond-shaped country also has a remarkable world’s top universities.

Here’s a look at four of the top universities in Singapore that are making significant strides in global education, cited from various sources:

1. National University of Singapore (NUS)

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities and is widely regarded as Singapore’s premier institution of higher learning. Famous among international students, NUS is ranked eighth based on the QS World University Rankings. The home for a diverse community, NUS offers 370 degrees with three campuses and 16 faculties. Other than being excellent in research and innovation, NUS also provides a notable global network with strong industry connections, which will benefit the students’ career opportunities.

2. Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Established in 1991, Nanyang Technological University has never missed being on the list of QS World University Rankings. Currently on the 15th, NTU’s university's award-winning curriculum is resulting in two-thirds of the university's graduates gaining graduate jobs before completing their study, such as in JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, and Seagate. The university has always been dedicated to conducting in-depth research in 13 disciplines, including arts, business, engineering, education, humanities, entrepreneurship, information technology, interdisciplinary, medicine, science, social science, sport science, and sustainability.

3. Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD)

Even though it was just founded recently in 2009, Singapore University of Technology & Design has already gotten the recognition it deserves. SUTD focuses on design and technology, integrating a unique approach to engineering and architecture education. SUTD also provides one of the world's first design and artificial intelligence programs, according to the official webpage of the Ministry of Education Singapore.

4. Singapore Management University (SMU)

SMU is a private university in Singapore that focuses on business and management education. Founded in 2000, SMU is made up of seven schools with over 12,000 students studying undergraduate, graduate professional, and postgraduate research programs. Among all the Singapore government-funded colleges, SMU graduates had some of the highest employment rates and starting wages in Singapore, based on the Joint Graduate Employment Survey (GES) 2021.

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