Rigorous Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Personalised Learning
Transformative Global Pathways
Career & Future Readiness
Create Lasting Impact
Diverse & Supportive Community
Inclusive Support Ecosystem
Seamless Curriculum Integration
Rigorous Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Personalised Learning
Transformative Global Pathways
Career & Future Readiness
Create Lasting Impact
Diverse & Supportive Community
Inclusive Support Ecosystem
Seamless Curriculum Integration
NUS College (NUSC) is the Honours College of the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore’s first Honours College.
Fully integrated into the NUS ecosystem, we partner with the degree-bearing faculties in NUS to offer an education that challenges you to think critically beyond your major and supports you to explore deeply areas you are passionate about.
Our vision is to be a community of engaged learners connecting across boundaries, stretching one another to act courageously, for the world.
Each year, we admit 6 to 7% of the undergraduate cohort in NUS, bringing together students pursuing more than 60 majors from over half a dozen faculties across the University. Our four-year curriculum is designed with a special emphasis on global orientation, critical thinking and impact-creation to prepare you for the future. We conduct small class sizes of 20 to 25 students that enable our faculty to engage you as active contributors in our learning environment and develop immersive pedagogies that advance the frontiers of undergraduate education. Our courses fulfil most of the NUS general requirements and integrate seamlessly with the curriculum in the degree-bearing faculties.
Beyond the classroom, our signature Global Pathways and Impact Experience programmes offer unparalleled experiential learning opportunities around the world. Design your own pathway as you explore the world around you and your place in it through our dedicated growth mentoring programme.
For two years, you will live with peers and faculty members in our residential wings. You can find a community here that is diverse, inclusive and supportive, and interact with and be mentored by alumni who stay engaged years after graduation.
After your four-year journey in NUS and NUSC, you will attain the NUS College certificate and a degree from your degree-bearing faculty at NUS. But that’s not all. You will step out as a critical thinker, problem solver and changemaker, ready to make a bold and positive mark on our world and our communities.
This is NUSC.
We break open the classroom.
You discover a world of possibilities.
An honours college (a concept borrowed from US universities) is a specialised programme within a university that provides a more challenging and in-depth academic experience for students who want to stretch themselves and enhance their basic degree. It creates a supportive community and offers unique resources designed to help students thrive.
NUSC is an honours college committed to offering enrolled students with a transformative programme that breaks open the classroom. We provide a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, immersive seminar-style pedagogy, close student-professor relations, transformative global pathways as well as a close-knit residential community. Our students stretch themselves, both academically and beyond academics, while benefiting from a robust support network from peers, faculty and the University.
As a Computer Science major, I want to be able to not only create meaningful solutions but also to be able to critically analyse and express my ideas to others. NUS College is the perfect fit for me as it provides the right balance of a holistic education along with an engaging community.
Sammy Sagar
Computer Science, Class of 2024
It’s really special how passionate people are at specific things and I get to learn so much from this passion that they radiate.
Chua Richelle Aubrey Ang
Chemistry, Class of 2026
The small class size provides ample opportunities to exchange opinions with open-minded peers from a diverse background and NUS College has helped me to become more comfortable with exploring outside my home major.
Ng Wei Jie
Political Science + Economics, Class of 2025
NUSC has many opportunities for one to be part of a community. Being a part of something new was scary but it also seemed exciting and despite all the fears I had, I chose to take up the challenge and see where life takes me.
Phoebe Heng Zhiyi
Business Administration, Class of 2026
Nabillah’s interdisciplinary background made her highly versatile across fields. She approached her work with enthusiasm and strong commitment, and proved to be a valuable asset in cross-cultural collaboration. Her excellent problem-solving skills improved processes and efficiency, and she quickly developed a solid understanding of the industry.
Abel Vijayakumar, Programme & Partnership Manager
Host International (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Chong Jo Ee (Environmental Studies + NUSC’ 26)
Jo Ee was a highly versatile individual who readily embraced challenges beyond her comfort zone. She brought a genuine curiosity and strong learning mindset, and quickly acquired new skills through keen observation and thorough research.
Kia Jiehui, Founder & Commercial Director
Shin Seiki Pte Ltd
Gabriel Yong (Environmental Studies + NUSC’ 26)
Gabriel demonstrated strong attention to detail, offering steady support to those around him. He was also perceptive and able to draw on his experiences to generate thoughtful and creative ideas.
Hani Nusantari, Co-Founder
Juang Laut Lestari (JARI) Foundation (Lombok, Indonesia)
Low Liong Leong (Life Sciences, Management + NUSC’ 26)
Liong Leong’s strong mindset towards learning was truly refreshing. He created solutions to streamline our work processes and was a true asset to the organisation.
Elaine Kwee, Co-Founder
Sea Communities (Bali, Indonesia)
NUS College is the honours college of the National University of Singapore. Our focus is a rigorous and stimulating interdisciplinary education designed to help students cultivate the necessary skills to work effectively across boundaries, so that they are able to respond to the challenges of the 21st century – the kinds of problems no one person can solve alone.
Professor Simon Chesterman is a strong advocate for interdisciplinary education, and a prolific educator who has shaped the higher education landscape in Singapore and internationally. He has strong interdisciplinary credentials, having published widely on technology policy and higher education more generally. He is also an esteemed authority on international law.
From being part of NUS College’s soccer interest group to serving on the College’s House Committee, Bagavathula Sai Veda (Data Science & Economics + NUSC ’28) thrives in NUS College’s vibrant student community. Her passion for building community and connecting with peers empowers her to lead with purpose, grow in confidence and prepare herself for the future.
Curious how our students learn across cultures? Discover how they engage with global communities to explore values like empathy, respect and integrity through hands-on experiences and critical reflection. Shaping ethical leaders, one GEx at a time.
Ever wondered what our students do overseas? Learn about their sustainability efforts as they work hand-in-hand with local communities and regional partners. Breaking the classroom open, one IEx project at a time.
Join us in this webinar to find out what NUS College — the Honours College of NUS — is all about! Hear from our faculty as they share about our interdisciplinary curriculum and how NUS College enhances your degree. You’ll also meet our students, who will give you a glimpse of what it’s like to learn and live in our diverse residential community. Register via the event link now!
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