Looking to start your higher education in the ever refreshing Singapore? Go through this article to get information on top universities of Singapore that will serve your purpose.

Top Universities of Singapore

If you were to ask where could one find the best from both sides of the world: east and west, Singapore would be the answer! In Singapore, the ethnic, cultural, and historical diversity of Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Eurasian make up for the eastern part of the world, while one of the highest standards of living in Asia with a cutting edge infrastructure, and one of the most globally competent education system makes up for the western part of the world. Yet when compared to western countries, both, the cost of education and the cost of living are reasonably very low. It’s because of this reason that thousands of students from across the world seek admission in prestigious universities of Singapore. What these universities lack in number (as there are only 3 publically funded, 1 privately funded university, and a few other foreign universities), they make it up with the quality of education and excellent infrastructure. The degrees and other qualifications acquired from these universities are internationally recognized and valued. If you are seeking an admission to one of Singapore’s top universities, go through the lines below.
 
Top Universities of Singapore
 
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore is a leading global university in Asia with a global approach to education and research. The university was established in the year 1905 and is Singapore’s oldest university and largest in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered. It offers many undergraduate, graduate, and non graduating courses to the students that have been categorized under 10 faculties: Arts & Social Sciences; Business; Computing; Dentistry; Design & Environment; Engineering; Law; Medicine; Music; and Science. As of 2010, the university has a student base of more than 36,000 students from around 100 countries.
 
Nanyang Technological University
The Nanyang Technological University is a research intensive tertiary institution with an international reputation. The university was established in 1991 and is one of the two largest public universities in Singapore. The university also has the biggest campus in the country. One of its colleges: College of Engineering is the world’s largest engineering college. It has a total of 12 schools organized under 4 colleges: College of Business; College of Engineering; College of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences; and College of Science. As of March 2010, the university had a faculty and staff population of over 5,700 and student base of over 33,000 students.
 
Singapore Management University
The Singapore Management University, established in the year 2000 was Singapore’s first private university funded by the government and now stands as an autonomous, government university like the above two. The university aims at producing leaders and creative entrepreneurs capable of excelling in the rapidly changing dynamic environment. The university has 6 schools, each dedicated to a different field: Accountancy, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Law, and Social Sciences that offer many undergraduate and post graduate courses to the 7,000 students.
 
SIM University
The SIM University, established in 2005, is Singapore’s first and only privately funded university that focuses on upgrading and learning needs of working professionals. The university is approved by the Singapore’s Ministry of Education and provides recognized degrees through a wide range of programs that are based on latest industry trends. There are four schools that offer more than 40 undergraduate and postgraduate programs: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Human Development & Social Sciences, and Science & Technology.
 
James Cook University Singapore
The James Cook University Singapore is an overseas campus of Australia’s James Cook University and is fully owned by the same. It was in 2003 that this campus was established by the Australian university heads with intent to internationalize its activities. The university offers many undergraduate, graduate, and PhD degree programs in various subjects. Pre-university courses are also provided to the students who’re unable to attain standards required to get admission in a university for higher studies. The multi-cultural environment of the campus attracts students from all across Asia, especially China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
 
Singapore University of Technology & Design
When opened, the Singapore University of Technology & Design will be Singapore’s fourth autonomous universities. The university is being developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of US and the Zhejiang University of China. The university will focus on design through a multidisciplinary curriculum and multidisciplinary research. The university is expected to open up in April 2012 with its campus constructed by 2015.


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