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2 Best PhD Universities in Singapore

Of the 2 PhD universities in Singapore, National University of Singapore ranks highest at #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Nanyang Technological University (QS World #15). Across the whole list there are 5 courses to choose from.

2 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 · 4 courses in PhD

SGD 34,000 – SGD 46,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1905Founded
38,000Students
9,000International
Admissions open
#8 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Singapore

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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 25,514,979 citations and an h-index of 1,097.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 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

The most common subjects are Engineering (3) and Science (1). 100% are full-time. National University of Singapore offers the widest choice, with 4 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

Which is the best university in Singapore for PhD?

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

Which is the cheapest university for PhD 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 PhD in Singapore?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Singapore?

National University of Singapore, with 4, ahead of Nanyang Technological University (1).

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