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3 Best Bachelor's Universities in Singapore

Of the 3 Bachelor's universities in Singapore, National University of Singapore ranks highest at #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Nanyang Technological University (QS World #15) and Singapore Management University (QS World #545). The universities on this list offer 85 matching courses between them.

3 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
NU National University of Singapore logo
QS World #8 #1 in Singapore Singapore

National University of Singapore

Public University · 6 courses in Bachelor's

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SGD 34,000 – SGD 46,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1905Founded
38,000Students
9,000International
Admissions open
#8 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Singapore
2Top pick
NT Nanyang Technological University logo
QS World #15 #2 in Singapore Singapore

Nanyang Technological University

Public University · 75 courses in Bachelor's

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SGD 32,000 – SGD 43,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1991Founded
33,000Students
8,000International
Admissions open
#15 QS World University Rankings
#2 in Singapore
3Top pick
SM Singapore Management University logo
QS World #545 #4 in Singapore Singapore

Singapore Management University

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's

SGD 36,500 – SGD 49,500/yrTuition (indicative)
2000Founded
12,000Students
2,000International
Admissions open
#545 QS World University Rankings 2024
#4 in Singapore

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #8 (National University of Singapore) to #545 (Singapore Management University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: National University of Singapore is cited most (25,514,979 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Singapore (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is National University of Singapore, founded in 1905. National University of Singapore is the largest, with 38,000 students.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Engineering (29), Business & Management (17), Computer Science & IT (15) and Life Sciences (5). The usual length is 4 years and four-year, full-time direct honours programme. 100% are full-time. Nanyang Technological University offers the widest choice, with 75 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Nanyang Technological University is the least expensive at USD 28,000 a year and Singapore Management University the most at USD 32,000; the middle of the range is about USD 30,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Singapore for Bachelor's?

National University of Singapore (QS World #8), Nanyang Technological University (QS World #15) and Singapore Management University (QS World #545) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's in Singapore?

Of those with published fees, Nanyang Technological University is the least expensive at about USD 28,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's in Singapore?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's course take in Singapore?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with four-year, full-time direct honours programme the next most common.

Which university has the most Bachelor's courses in Singapore?

Nanyang Technological University, with 75, ahead of National University of Singapore (6).

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