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National University of Singapore

NUS · Singapore, Singapore · Founded 1905
#26
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, National University of Singapore ranks #26 globally — #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #17 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #56 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #20 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, National University of Singapore places #26 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#8
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#17
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#56
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#20
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1905
Total students
≈ 38,000
International students
≈ 28%
Official site

Subject rankings

National University of Singapore by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Geography #4 #1
Civil Engineering #2 #21 #22
Materials Science #2 #11 #7
Artificial Intelligence #3 #27 #9
Chemical Engineering #3 #13 #22
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #3 #25 #5
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #3 #15 #30
Public Administration #3 #11
Physics & Astronomy #11 #51-75 #3
Computer Science #4 #13 #12 #5
Nursing #6 #4
Chemistry #6 #13 #4
History of Art #5
Linguistics #6
Law #6 #15 #101-150
Marketing #6
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #6 #8
Architecture #7
Anatomy & Physiology #7
Environmental Science #7 #51-75 #18
Statistics #7 #21
Engineering & Technology #8 #10 #7
Business & Management #8 #7
Mathematics #8 #51-75 #44
Social Sciences & Management #8 #16
History #9
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #9 #24 #11
Development Studies #9
Political Science & IR #9 #76-100
Accounting & Finance #10 #51-75
Communication & Media #10 #45
Sociology #10 #27
Business & Economics #10
Natural / Physical Sciences #13 #11
Energy Science & Engineering #27 #12
Biological Sciences #13 #41 #29
Clinical & Health #13
Life Sciences & Medicine #14 #19
Anthropology #14
Economics & Econometrics #14 #24 #15
Transportation Science #14
English Language & Literature #15
Psychology #15 #37 #151-200 #32
Agriculture & Forestry #301-400 #16
Arts & Humanities #17 #19 #61
Medicine / Clinical #17 #76-100 #30
Sports Science #17
Food Science & Technology #33 #18
Art & Design #19
Modern Languages #19
Dentistry #19 #42
Telecommunication Engineering #19
Biomedical Engineering #20
Library & Information Science #20
Public Health #23 #24
Automation & Control #24
Philosophy #25
Water Resources #51-75 #25
Music #26-50
Performing Arts #27
Biotechnology #34 #27
Marine/Ocean Engineering #32
Polymer Science #32
Earth & Geosciences #51-75 #72
Metallurgical Engineering #51-75
Education #151-200

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is National University of Singapore ranked in the world in 2026?

National University of Singapore ranks #8 in QS 2026, #17 in THE 2026, #56 in ARWU 2025 and #20 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #26 globally.

When was National University of Singapore founded?

National University of Singapore was founded in 1905.

What percentage of National University of Singapore students are international?

Approximately 28% of National University of Singapore's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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