Best Master's Universities in Singapore
Of the 0 Master's universities in Singapore, National University of Singapore ranks highest at #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Nanyang Technological University (QS World #15) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (QS World #440). The universities on this list offer 122 matching courses between them.
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How these universities are ranked
4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #8 (National University of Singapore) to #545 (Singapore Management University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. National University of Singapore has the largest research record in this group, with 25,670,939 citations and an h-index of 1,103. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Public, private and where they are
The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Singapore (4) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is National University of Singapore, founded in 1905. Aventis School of Management is the largest, with 100,000 students.
Inside the course list
The most common subjects are Built Environment (18), Computer Science & IT (10), Engineering (8) and Business & Management (8). The usual length is 1–2 years and 6 Months. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (75% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (64% of courses with a stated intake). Aventis School of Management offers the widest choice, with 27 of these courses.
What it costs
We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Nanyang Technological University is the least expensive at USD 28,000 a year and Singapore Management University the most at USD 32,000; the middle of the range is about USD 30,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top universities for Master's in Singapore?
National University of Singapore (QS World #8), Nanyang Technological University (QS World #15) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (QS World #440) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Which is the cheapest university for Master's in Singapore?
Of those with published fees, Nanyang Technological University is the least expensive at about USD 28,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
How many public universities offer Master's in Singapore?
7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.
How long does a Master's course take in Singapore?
Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 6 Months the next most common.
When do Master's courses start in Singapore?
Fall is the main intake — 75% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Can I study Master's online with a university in Singapore?
1 of these courses are listed as online.
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