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3 Best Master's Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in Singapore

National University of Singapore leads the 3 Master's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Singapore at #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Singapore University of Technology and Design (QS World #440) and University of the Arts Singapore complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 9 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 #440 (Singapore University of Technology and Design); 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 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (6), Fine Arts (2) and Architecture (1). The usual length is 1–2 years and Full-time (12 months); part-time (24 months). 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). University of the Arts Singapore offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. National University of Singapore is the least expensive at USD 30,000 a year and Singapore University of Technology and Design 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 Master's Arts, Design & Architecture in Singapore?

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

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Arts, Design & Architecture in Singapore?

Of those with published fees, National University of Singapore is the least expensive at about USD 30,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Arts, Design & Architecture in Singapore?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Singapore?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with Full-time (12 months); part-time (24 months) the next most common.

When do Master's Arts, Design & Architecture 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 Master's Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Singapore?

University of the Arts Singapore, with 6, ahead of National University of Singapore (2).

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