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3 Best Chemical Engineering Universities in Singapore

National University of Singapore tops our list of 3 Chemical Engineering universities in Singapore at #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Nanyang Technological University (QS World #15) and Singapore Institute of Technology (#8 in Singapore). The universities on this list offer 4 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #8 (National University of Singapore) to #15 (Nanyang Technological University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. National University of Singapore has the largest research record in this group, with 25,670,939 citations and an h-index of 1,103.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Singapore (2) 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

By level: 2 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is Full-time study 1 years (3 Trimesters) to 2 years (6 Trimest and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). National University of Singapore offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Nanyang Technological University is the least expensive at USD 28,000 a year and National University of Singapore the most at USD 30,000; 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

What are the top universities for Chemical Engineering in Singapore?

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

Which is the cheapest university for Chemical Engineering 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 Chemical Engineering in Singapore?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Chemical Engineering course take in Singapore?

Most listed courses run Full-time study 1 years (3 Trimesters) to 2 years (6 Trimest, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Chemical Engineering courses start in Singapore?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Chemical Engineering courses in Singapore?

National University of Singapore, with 2, ahead of Singapore Institute of Technology (1).

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