National University of Singapore English Requirements
Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's flagship autonomous university, consistently ranked among the world's top institutions. It is a comprehensive research university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties including arts and social sciences, business, computing, design and engineering, law, medicine, and science, with English as the medium of instruction.
Quick answer
National University of Singapore accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, PTE Academic, and TOEFL Essentials for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 92 (0–120) and IELTS Academic 6.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 920–120≈4.51–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | R 6.5 · W 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | R 62 · W 62 |
| Cambridge English | 180 | |
| TOEFL Essentials | 10 |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | No published minimum | |
| IELTS Academic | No published minimum | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Sources: nusgs.nus.edu.sg/admissions ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for National University of Singapore?+
Undergraduate admission to National University of Singapore requires TOEFL iBT 92 (0–120) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for National University of Singapore?+
Undergraduate admission to National University of Singapore requires IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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