🇸🇬 Nanyang Technological University — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #12 · SGD $17,100–32,950 a year · Singapore
Quick Facts
| Location | Singapore, Singapore |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #12 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Part of a student body of 37,000+ from 100+ countries, with well-established scholarship programmes for high-achieving applicants. Acceptance rate runs roughly 47%. |
| English Requirement | Minimum IELTS 6.5 overall for most competitive programmes |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
SGD $17,100–32,950 per year (Annual tuition with the MOE Tuition Grant (3-year Singapore work bond); SGD 34,000–65,000 without it). Source: Study-Abroad.org: cost of studying in Singapore 2026, checked 30 October 2026. Budget roughly SGD $24,000 a year for living costs (typical student estimate).
Real Scholarships — Not Just a List of Names
Nanyang Scholarship
Full tuition plus SGD $1,200-1,800/month living allowance — highly competitive, roughly 50 awarded annually across all faculties.
What NTU Is Actually Known For
NTU's Engineering & Technology programmes rank 10th globally in the QS subject rankings, with 11 specific subjects placing in the world top 10 overall. The university's Yunnan Garden Campus is regularly cited among Asia's top 5 university campuses, and its second Novena campus houses the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. Compared to NUS, NTU tends to be the stronger choice specifically for engineering, technology, and computer science, while NUS holds an edge in arts, social sciences, law, and business — a genuine specialization split worth factoring into the choice between Singapore's two flagship universities.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
NTU's engineering and business programmes feed directly into Singapore's tech and finance sectors — like NUS, most graduates need an Employment Pass-qualifying job offer secured before or shortly after their Student's Pass expires.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is NTU good for international students?
Nanyang Technological University is ranked #12 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 2nd of the 2 universities in Singapore covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs SGD $17,100–32,950 a year depending on the program. After graduating: long-Term Visit Pass to job-hunt, typically up to 1 year. Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does NTU charge international students?
SGD $17,100–32,950 per year (Annual tuition with the MOE Tuition Grant (3-year Singapore work bond); SGD 34,000–65,000 without it), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for NTU?
Minimum IELTS 6.5 overall for most competitive programmes
Can I work in Singapore after graduating from NTU?
NTU's engineering and business programmes feed directly into Singapore's tech and finance sectors — like NUS, most graduates need an Employment Pass-qualifying job offer secured before or shortly after their Student's Pass expires.
What does the Tuition Grant work-bond actually commit me to?
Accepting the subsidised tuition rate means committing to work for a Singapore-registered company for 3 years after graduation — a real, binding condition, not just a recommendation. Students who'd rather keep full flexibility can opt to pay the full, unsubsidised tuition rate instead.
See the full Singapore university landscape and visa pathway.
🇸🇬 Study in Singapore Guide 🔗 Official NTU Website
Worked example: a full degree at Nanyang Technological University
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | S$17,100 a year (lowest rate in the published range: Annual tuition with the MOE Tuition Grant (3-year Singapore work bond); SGD 34,000–65,000 without it) |
| Living costs | S$24,000 a year (Mid-point of a 'comfortable' student budget of S$21,600–26,400/year) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | S$164,400 ≈ ₹1.22 crore ≈ $128,257 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | S$174,530 ≈ ₹1.30 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | S$227,800 ≈ ₹1.69 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- Study-Abroad.org: cost of studying in Singapore 2026
- XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50)
- Study-Abroad.org: cost of studying in Singapore 2026
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for Nanyang Technological University come from the Study-Abroad.org: cost of studying in Singapore 2026; the QS 2027 position from XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50); living costs from Study-Abroad.org: cost of studying in Singapore 2026. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official Nanyang Technological University website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of Nanyang Technological University. Not admissions or immigration advice.