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4 Best Master's Universities in Singapore

National University of Singapore leads the 4 Master's universities in Singapore at #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Nanyang Technological University (QS World #15) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (QS World #440) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 78 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 · 27 courses in Master'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
#15 QS World University Rankings
#2 in Singapore

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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.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Built Environment (18), Engineering (12), Business & Management (9) and Medicine & Health Sciences (7). The usual length is One-year full-time and one-year full-time programme. 89% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (11% of courses with a stated intake). National University of Singapore offers the widest choice, with 27 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

What are the top universities for Master's in Singapore?

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 Master'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 Master's in Singapore?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run One-year full-time, with one-year full-time programme the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in Singapore?

Spring is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Master's online with a university in Singapore?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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