National University of Singapore (NUS) Cost & Aid: International Student Guide 2026

National University of Singapore (NUS) Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

What it actually costs to attend National University of Singapore (NUS) as an international student — tuition, living costs, hidden fees, financial aid pathways.

Total annual cost at National University of Singapore (NUS) for international students is approximately SGD 20,000-30,000 for Singaporean citizens; SGD 30,000-40,000 for international students with grant; SGD 45,000-75,000 without subsidy — placing NUS among the most expensive options in Asia but below comparable US and UK institutions (tuition SGD 8,000-12,500 annually for Singaporean citizens; SGD 17,550-20,650 for international students with MOE Tuition Grant; SGD 30,000-60,000 without subsidy (Medicine, Dentistry), living costs SGD 10,000-18,000 annually (SGD 800-1,500 monthly for shared accommodation plus SGD 400-600 for food and transport)).

Cost breakdown

Item	Range
Tuition (international)	SGD 8,000-12,500 annually for Singaporean citizens; SGD 17,550-20,650 for international students with MOE Tuition Grant; SGD 30,000-60,000 without subsidy (Medicine, Dentistry)
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)	SGD 10,000-18,000 annually (SGD 800-1,500 monthly for shared accommodation plus SGD 400-600 for food and transport)
Total annual	SGD 20,000-30,000 for Singaporean citizens; SGD 30,000-40,000 for international students with grant; SGD 45,000-75,000 without subsidy — placing NUS among the most expensive options in Asia but below comparable US and UK institutions

For comparison, the average international tuition across Singapore is around SGD 30,000–60,000/year.

Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.

Common questions

What is the total annual cost of National University of Singapore (NUS) for international students?

Total annual: SGD 20,000-30,000 for Singaporean citizens; SGD 30,000-40,000 for international students with grant; SGD 45,000-75,000 without subsidy — placing NUS among the most expensive options in Asia but below comparable US and UK institutions. Tuition: SGD 8,000-12,500 annually for Singaporean citizens; SGD 17,550-20,650 for international students with MOE Tuition Grant; SGD 30,000-60,000 without subsidy (Medicine, Dentistry). Living costs: SGD 10,000-18,000 annually (SGD 800-1,500 monthly for shared accommodation plus SGD 400-600 for food and transport).

What is tuition at National University of Singapore (NUS)?

Tuition at National University of Singapore (NUS): SGD 8,000-12,500 annually for Singaporean citizens; SGD 17,550-20,650 for international students with MOE Tuition Grant; SGD 30,000-60,000 without subsidy (Medicine, Dentistry).

What are typical living costs at National University of Singapore (NUS)?

Living costs: SGD 10,000-18,000 annually (SGD 800-1,500 monthly for shared accommodation plus SGD 400-600 for food and transport).

How does National University of Singapore (NUS) compare on cost to other universities in Singapore?

Total annual cost at National University of Singapore (NUS) is approximately SGD 20,000-30,000 for Singaporean citizens; SGD 30,000-40,000 for international students with grant; SGD 45,000-75,000 without subsidy — placing NUS among the most expensive options in Asia but below comparable US and UK institutions (tuition SGD 8,000-12,500 annually for Singaporean citizens; SGD 17,550-20,650 for international students with MOE Tuition Grant; SGD 30,000-60,000 without subsidy (Medicine, Dentistry)). For context, the average international tuition across Singapore is around SGD 30,000–60,000/year.