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9 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in Singapore

National University of Singapore leads the 9 Computer Science & IT universities in Singapore at #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Nanyang Technological University (QS World #15) and Singapore Management University (QS World #545). Across the whole list there are 51 courses to choose from.

9 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 Computer Science & IT

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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 · 10 courses in Computer Science & IT

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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 · 6 courses in Computer Science & IT

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SGD 36,500 – SGD 49,500/yrTuition (indicative)
2000Founded
12,000Students
2,000International
Admissions open
#545 QS World University Rankings 2024
#4 in Singapore
5Ranked
SI Singapore Institute of Technology logo
#8 in Singapore Singapore
#8 in Singapore · by research impact
120,513 citations · h-index 140
8Ranked
AS Aventis School of Management logo
#14 in Singapore Singapore
#14 in Singapore · by research impact
36 citations · h-index 2

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. The rest are ordered by research impact. National University of Singapore has the largest research record in this group, with 25,514,979 citations and an h-index of 1,097. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 9 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Singapore (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is National University of Singapore, founded in 1905. Aventis School of Management is the largest, with 100,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 26 bachelor's, 14 master's and 11 diploma. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 95% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (65% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (62% of courses with a stated intake). Aventis School of Management offers the widest choice, with 14 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

What are the top universities for Computer Science & IT in Singapore?

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 Computer Science & IT 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 Computer Science & IT in Singapore?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in Singapore?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in Singapore?

Spring is the main intake — 65% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in Singapore?

Aventis School of Management, with 14, ahead of Nanyang Technological University (10).

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