5 best universities in Singapore in 2026
Ranking based on the average of the three main global rankings: Shanghai (ARWU), Times Higher Education and QS.
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Average rank: #26
No. 1National University of Singapore (NUS)
Singapore's oldest and most prestigious university, an Asian research leader spanning law, medicine, engineering, computing and business.
No. 2Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
A leading Singapore public research university, globally renowned for engineering, science and business.
No. 3Curtin University Singapore
The Singapore campus of Australia's Curtin University, specialising in business, computing and applied sciences.
No. 4Singapore Management University (SMU)
A public university in Singapore's financial district specialising in business, economics, law and computing, known for its interactive seminars.
No. 5Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Singapore's fourth public university, focused on design, engineering and innovation through a distinctive project-based education model.