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4 Best Engineering Universities in Singapore

National University of Singapore leads the 4 Engineering universities in Singapore at #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Nanyang Technological University (QS World #15) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (QS World #440). The universities on this list offer 44 matching courses between them.

4 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 · 8 courses in Engineering

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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
#15 QS World University Rankings
#2 in Singapore

How these universities are ranked

4 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

4 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Singapore (4) 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: 29 bachelor's, 12 master's and 3 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and four-year, full-time direct honours programme. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (86% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (14% of courses with a stated intake). Nanyang Technological University offers the widest choice, with 34 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 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 Engineering?

National University of Singapore (QS World #8), Nanyang Technological University (QS World #15) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (QS World #440) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for 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 Engineering in Singapore?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Engineering course take in Singapore?

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

When do Engineering courses start in Singapore?

Spring is the main intake — 86% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in Singapore?

Nanyang Technological University, with 34, ahead of National University of Singapore (8).

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