Why STEM Applications Should Start with Choosing a Career Direction
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Nanyang Technological University is one of the world's leading research universities, founded in 1991. NTU is one of the youngest universities in the global QS top 15: in just over 30 years, it has surpassed most institutions with a century-long history. All programs are taught in English. Around 35,000 students from 100+ countries, with approximately 40% international. NTU is particularly strong in engineering, computer science, AI, business, and natural sciences.
Nanyang Technological University was founded in 1991 — making it a phenomenon in global higher education: no other university has entered the global top 15 in under 35 years. QS annually names NTU the world’s best young university (Top 50 Under 50 — #1 for seven consecutive years).
NTU’s campus is located in western Singapore — one of the largest and most technologically advanced campuses in Asia. In 2025, THE ranked NTU #5 in the world for interdisciplinary science and #10 in the world for internationalization (THE World’s Most International Universities 2026). Direct partnerships with Rolls-Royce, ST Engineering, Samsung, DBS, Google, Pfizer, and hundreds of other companies are embedded into the academic and research process.
Singapore is one of the most stable, safe, and technologically advanced city-states in the world: English-speaking environment, high quality of life, direct access to Asia’s labor market and the regional headquarters of hundreds of global corporations.
| Degree Level | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and research programs |
| Language of Instruction | English — for all programs |
| Student Campus | Approximately 35,000 students; about 40% are international students. |
| Employment Rate | 83% of graduates find employment within 6 months. |
| Scholarships | Nanyang Global Scholarship, ASEAN Scholarship, MOE Tuition Grant, NTU Research Scholarship, Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship |
| Key Fields | engineering, computer science and AI, business, natural sciences, humanities, medicine, education |
| Campus | The western part of Singapore is one of the largest and most well‑equipped campuses in Asia. |
Full fees (no subsidies), AY2026–2027:
Undergraduate: SGD 40,500–45,500 per year (approx. USD 30,000–34,000); medicine and some specializations are higher
Master’s: SGD 20,000–50,000 per year depending on program (MBA and professional programs at the higher end)
PhD: most research PhD programs are fully funded through the NTU Research Scholarship — tuition waived plus monthly stipend
All figures are approximate. Check current fees at the official NTU Admissions website.
NTU comprises several colleges and autonomous institutes:
NTU’s campus is located in Jurong in western Singapore, connected to the city by several MRT stations (Nanyang Crescent and Pioneer). On-campus halls of residence are available for undergraduates and postgraduates. NTU guarantees housing for first-year students. Cost: SGD 350–900 per month depending on room type.
The campus offers excellent facilities: hawker centers with meals from SGD 3–6, sports complexes, libraries, health services and study spaces. THE ranked NTU #10 globally for internationalization (2026) — students from India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Europe and the CIS study and live together.
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NTU does not publish a single acceptance rate for international students. Competition is high, especially for Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and LKCMedicine. Around 80% of undergraduate places are reserved for Singapore citizens and permanent residents; international applicants compete for remaining spots.
MOE Tuition Grant reduces tuition by 40–60% in exchange for a 3-year work obligation in a Singapore-registered company (ACRA). Breach of obligation results in liquidated damages. The Service Obligation Agreement (SOA) must be signed in October before the start of studies.
Full or partial coverage of subsidized tuition + living allowance. Automatic consideration upon applying. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview.
For ASEAN citizens: full tuition + SGD 6,500 annual allowance + airfare. Requires 3 years of work in Singapore.
Equivalent of ASEAN Scholarship for students outside ASEAN; merit-based.
Standard PhD scholarship: full tuition waiver + SGD 2,500–3,500 per month stipend.
For outstanding PhD researchers; full funding + additional research grants.
Supplementary funding for PhD students with exceptional achievements.
83% of NTU graduates are employed within 6 months (Graduate Employment Surveys). Average salary of Nanyang Business School MBA graduates 3 years after graduation: USD 194,918 (FT 2026) — one of the highest among Asian business schools.
Top campus recruiters: Google, Microsoft, DBS, Temasek, Rolls-Royce, Samsung, BCG, McKinsey, Citi, Pfizer.
NTU is the youngest university in the global QS top 15: founded in 1991.
QS Top 50 Under 50: NTU ranked #1 for seven consecutive years — an absolute record.
THE 2026: #10 globally for internationalization.
FT Global MBA Ranking 2026: #12 globally, up 10 places, #1 in Singapore.
LKCMedicine — one of the few medical schools with dual accreditation from two countries (Singapore + UK, with Imperial College London).
NTU plans to integrate AI competencies into 40% of all academic programs by 2030 (NTU2030 plan).
Applying to NTU involves several parallel tracks: program application, scholarship application, MOE Tuition Grant paperwork, and interview preparation. At SelfStartGlobal, we help you manage all of them:
Our students have already received over $35 million in scholarships and grants.
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