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University Education
in Singapore
Singapore is home to three universities: The National
University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University,
and Singapore Management University.
The National University of Singapore - A Modern Hub
The National University of Singapore has grown and evolved
since its founding in 1905 to become a quality teaching and
research-intensive institution. Forward-looking, innovative
and fast-moving, it has assiduously built up a tradition of
excellence and is becoming a top-league university that will
contribute to Singapore's development as the 'Boston of the
East'.
NUS' Faculties/School
Architecture, Building & Real Estate
Arts and Social Sciences
Business Administration
Dentistry
Engineering
Law
Medicine
Science School of Computing
NUS' Special Programmes
Core Curriculum Programme
Cross Faculty Modules
Double Degree Programme with French Grandes Ecoles
Exchange Programmes For NUS Students
Intensive Mandarin Programme
Talent Development Programme
NUS: University of the 21st Century
NUS has already put in place initiatives which will position
the University at the forefront of tertiary education in the
21st century. They include:
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the establishment of a global campus using state-of-the-art
multimedia technologies to plug into the worldwide revolution
in information and communications, and facilitate cross-boundary
learning and wide-knowledge reach
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a quality teaching programme with emphasis on multi-disciplinary
learning and cross-faculty modules, to produce highly-qualified
graduates who have broad intellectual horizons and are
steeped in a culture of life-long learning
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a thriving culture of research enhanced by state-of-the-art
research institutions
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a vigorous external relations programme with strong linkages
to industry collaborators and international academic partners
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the commissioning of faculty and university-wide International
Academic Advisory Panels to benchmark standards comparable
to the best universities in the world
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a vibrant campus life to complement learning, making
NUS a great educational experience.
You can find out more about studying at NUS and apply online
at http://www.nus.edu.sg/NUSinfo/UG/ug.html.
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was established on
1 July 1991. It is designed to meet the manpower needs of
the nation and the region. Degrees awarded by NTU are recognised
by the relevant professional institutions both locally and
internationally.
NTU aims at becoming a university with general academic
excellence and niches of international eminence. Its mission
is to train leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs for Singapore
and the region, and to advance research and development in
both the academic and professional disciplines.
The University is organised into Schools each headed by a
Dean. Each School is further divided into Divisions. NTU has
ten Schools comprising:
Accountancy And Business
Applied Science Civil and Structural Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical and Production Engineering
Communication Studies
Arts
Education
Physical Education
Science
The last four Schools are part of the National Institute
of Education (NIE), where courses on teacher education, arts
and science are conducted.
Singapore Management University
The Singapore Management University (SMU) is partnered with
one of America's best business schools, the Wharton School
of the University of Pennsylvania. This inspired collaboration
aims to build a world class university for creative entrepreneurs
and visionary business leaders. SMU has signed a five-year
joint agreement with Wharton to create a unique learning and
research environment. Diverse and challenging programmes will
equip, enrich and hone the skills, knowledge and experience
of the men and women who will be capable of leading in a rapidly
changing and dynamic world.
Author:
National University of Singapore
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