Singapore — university guide
The 22 universities in Singapore in 2026
An informative guide to the 22 higher education institutions in Singapore: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
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Universities
6
Public
16
Private
#26
Best ranking
National University of Singapore (NUS)
30,200 SGD
Min bachelor fee
62
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Singapore
Based on the 5 universities in Singapore that published their fees.
Min30,200 SGDMax62,076 SGD
Universities in Singapore: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
6
Public universities
The public institutions in Singapore
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16
Private universities
The private institutions in Singapore
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5
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
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5
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
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University fees
Tuition fee analysis
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Programs
Fields offered in Singapore
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List of universities in Singapore in 2026
22 universities listedNanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Private7 7 programs· Singapore's pioneer arts institution, offering diplomas and degrees in visual arts, design, music and performing arts.
PSB Academy
Private18 18 programs· A long-established Singapore private institute rooted in the former Productivity Board, offering diplomas and partner degrees.
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Private7 7 programs· The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Asia campus, delivering the Executive MBA and executive education for regional leaders.
Trent Global College
Private7 7 programs· A private Singapore college specialising in computing, business and environment, with UK university partnerships.
ESSEC Asia-Pacific
Private7 7 programs· The Singapore campus of France's ESSEC Business School, offering MBAs and specialised master's degrees in the heart of Asia.
Kaplan Higher Education Institute Singapore
Private10 10 programs· One of Singapore's largest private institutes, offering degrees from UK and Australian partner universities with a career-focused approach.
Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
Private18 18 programs· One of Singapore's oldest private institutes, offering business, engineering, health and technology programmes with UK partners.
East Asia Institute of Management (EASB)
Private10 10 programs· A private Singapore institute focused on business, management and hospitality, awarding UK partner degrees.
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
Private14 14 programs· Singapore's largest private higher education provider, delivering programmes with partners such as the University of London and RMIT.
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
Public27 27 programs· Singapore's public university of applied sciences, pioneering the integrated work-learning SIT-Degree model.
DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
Private9 9 programs· The Singapore campus of DigiPen, specialising in game development, interactive design and applied computer science.
ERC Institute
Private8 8 programs· A private Singapore institute focused on business, entrepreneurship and management, with partner degrees from UK universities.
Amity Global Institute
Private11 11 programs· The Singapore campus of India's Amity education group, offering business degrees including University of London programmes.
London School of Business and Finance (LSBF)
Private10 10 programs· A Singapore private school focused on business and finance, offering degrees, MBAs and professional qualifications such as ACCA.
SP Jain School of Global Management
Private11 11 programs· A multi-campus global business school spanning Singapore, Dubai and Sydney, known for its BBA, MBA and data-focused master's degrees.
Curtin University Singapore
#227Private11 11 programs· The Singapore campus of Australia's Curtin University, specialising in business, computing and applied sciences.
Singapore Management University (SMU)
#411Public21 21 programs· A public university in Singapore's financial district specialising in business, economics, law and computing, known for its interactive seminars.
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
#489Public18 18 programs· Singapore's fourth public university, focused on design, engineering and innovation through a distinctive project-based education model.
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
Public22 22 programs· Singapore's applied public university for social sciences, education, business and human services, serving lifelong learners.
James Cook University Singapore
Private16 16 programs· The Asian campus of Australia's James Cook University, offering accelerated degrees in business, IT, psychology and environmental science.
National University of Singapore (NUS)
#26Public59 59 programs· Singapore's oldest and most prestigious university, an Asian research leader spanning law, medicine, engineering, computing and business.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
#41Public47 47 programs· A leading Singapore public research university, globally renowned for engineering, science and business.