01 · Class profile
Who is in the NUS MBA class
NUS heads this profile 'Typical Class Profile (Full-time MBA)'. The school does not label the class, so this page cannot say which intake or year it describes.
NUS also shows 92% international students and 24 industries represented. It gives average work experience as 6 and publishes no range, and no age range.
NUS's pages differ on nationalities: the class profile shows 21, while the text on the same page says over 30 nationalities in each cohort and more than 30 countries. This page uses 21.
Where the class is from (share of students)
Asia-Pacific ex-Singapore
83% Share of students by region of origin, as NUS groups them. The top group is NUS's 'Asia-Pacific excluding Singapore'.
Test scores
| Test | Average | Median | Range |
|---|
| GMAT | 670 | Not published | Not published |
| GMAT Focus Edition | 615 | Not published | Not published |
| GRE | 157 Verbal, 165 Quantitative | Not published | Not published |
NUS lists the GMAT and GMAT Focus Edition averages separately and does not say how many students took each test. It sets no minimum score and points to the class profile as a guide.
Industries before the MBA
NUS shows these in a chart with shares on hover (largest: Financial Services 24%, Technology 16%, Others 18%), and does not say which format it covers: financial services, technology, consulting, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, energy, automotive, government, media and entertainment, transportation and logistics services, aviation, real estate, and others.
The programme
The full-time MBA takes 12 to 17 months, with one intake every August. NUS says it can be completed in as little as 12 months by fast-tracking.
NUS lists 17 courses: 7 academic core, 3 experiential core and a choice of 7 electives. You may take up to two optional specialisations, and Real Estate or Healthcare Management must be chosen at application.
NUS also runs part-time, part-time flex, double-degree and executive MBA formats. This page covers only the full-time MBA.
Where do you sit in this class? Enter your score, experience and profile and see your position and interview risk.
Check my chances02 · Placements
Where NUS MBA graduates go
Class of 2024, from the employment highlights on NUS's career development page. NUS shows no figures for the Class of 2025.
NUS says 93% received at least one job offer within 3 months from graduation. It does not say which kinds of job are counted. It gives no definition of the US$88,002 average pay and publishes no median or highest salary.
NUS says 91% pivoted at least one dimension, 36% two dimensions and 33% all three. The page does not spell out what the three dimensions are.
NUS's full report is the Career Development Guide, which sits behind a download button. We did not open it, so who is counted, the response rate, the number of offers, and splits by industry, function and region are not shown here.
NUS shows its top recruiters as logos only and gives no text list of employers, so this page names none.
Career support
NUS names its BIZCareers team, a career plan, workshops, recruitment and networking events, an MBA Resume Book, an AI-powered platform for resume and elevator pitch feedback, an online Employment Directory updated daily, and a career advisor plus an industry mentor.
Internships
NUS says internships generally run from May to late July. International students may take part with no special work authorisation, and may work full-time in summer and part-time during term.
03 · Fees and scholarships
What it costs, and how to pay less
S$106,849.76
tuition with GST
Tuition for the August 2027 intake. NUS gives one figure, S$106,849.76 including GST, for full-time, part-time and part-time flex. The S$98,027.30 before GST is also on its page.
Paying the fee
| Item | What to know |
|---|
| On acceptance | S$15,000, including GST. It is non-refundable and credited towards tuition. Pay it by the deadline in your offer letter, with the acceptance form. |
| Semester 1 | S$45,924.88. |
| Semester 2 | S$45,924.88. |
| After you accept | Send official degree transcripts, an attested degree scroll and the official GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment report to the Programme Office. |
The three payments add up to S$106,849.76. The two alumni grants offset tuition only, not acceptance fees or mandatory miscellaneous fees. NUS does not publish the miscellaneous fee amount or an estimate of living costs on the pages we read.
NUS scholarships
| Scholarship | What you get and who it is for |
|---|
| Global Trade Leaders Scholarship | S$50,000 plus additional grant support of up to S$20,000, so up to S$70,000 in total. For outstanding candidates with leadership potential and a commitment to positive impact in business and society. |
| Excellence & Achiever Awards | For outstanding full-time candidates, chosen on academic and professional achievements, how competitive the application is, and leadership potential. NUS does not state the amount. |
| Local Scholarship | For Singaporean candidates, full-time and part-time. NUS does not state the amount. |
| Scholarship for Women | Partially covers tuition. For women with outstanding leadership and a commitment to women-led causes, full-time and part-time. Recipients work with the programme team on outreach to other women aspirants. |
| ASEAN Scholarship | For full-time candidates who are citizens of ASEAN member countries other than Singapore. Based on background, application strength, leadership potential and financial need. |
| Dhanabalan Scholarship | Up to S$20,000 towards tuition, for full-time candidates who are Singapore citizens or PRs with demonstrated financial need. |
| ADB-Japan Scholarship Program | Covers full tuition and some expenses, for citizens of ADB borrowing member countries. Submit your application by the Round 2 deadline. |
| NUS APEC Scholarship | Funded by the Singapore MOE. Covers full tuition plus a monthly stipend, a one-way flight allowance and a book allowance, for candidates from APEC member countries admitted to the full-time programme. Singaporeans and PRs are not eligible. Submit by the Round 2 deadline. |
| Financial need-based scholarship | Needs a supporting essay and documents such as a personal salary slip (and your parents' and spouse's if applicable). Assessed across three rounds aligned with the application deadlines. |
| Merit-based scholarships | Reviewed on a rolling basis. NUS says early applications have a higher chance. |
NUS also lists these, each partially covering tuition with no amount stated: Entrepreneurship, ESG, and scholarships for Latin America, Africa, North America, Europe and the Middle East (full-time and part-time); Diversity and Resilience (full-time only).
NUS grants
| Grant | What you get and who it is for |
|---|
| NUS Alumni Loyalty Grant | A one-time S$15,000 for alumni who completed an NUS undergraduate or postgraduate degree. It offsets tuition only. |
| Local University Alumni Grant | A one-time S$8,000 for alumni of NTU, SMU, SUSS, SIT or SUTD. It offsets tuition only. |
| Experiential Learning Grant | Up to S$5,000 per student, paid in tranches, for the Global Business Immersion Programme, semester-long exchange, short exchange and Global Network Week. Not for double-degree students. |
How scholarships are decided
NUS's pages differ on how to be considered: the Admissions page says it is not automatic and asks you to tick the box in the application form, while the process section says all applicants are considered automatically.
NUS's FAQ asks you to indicate intent in the Supplementary Question section. This page follows the Admissions page and the FAQ: indicate it in your application.
NUS says scholarship decisions may be announced separately from admission decisions, that only successful candidates are told, and that decisions are final.
Loans
For Indian students NUS lists WeMakeScholars, InCred, GradRight (FundRight) and Credenc.com. It also lists SBI Student Loan and Prodigy Finance, and, for Singapore citizens and PRs, POSB, DBS and Maybank loans. NUS says it has no loan agreement or tie-up with any financial institution.
Could your profile earn a scholarship? Check where you stand before you apply.
Check my chances04 · Rounds and deadlines
Which round, and by when
NUS opened applications for the August 2027 intake on 1st Sep 2026. These are the full-time MBA deadlines.
Round 129th Oct 2026
- Interviews:
- Not published by round
- Decision:
- Not published by round
Round 220th Jan 2027
- Interviews:
- Not published by round
- Decision:
- Not published by round
Round 331st Mar 2027
- Interviews:
- Not published by round
- Decision:
- Not published by round
NUS publishes no interview windows, decision dates or deposit dates for each round. It says it reviews applications on a rolling basis, and that review takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks from a complete application.
After the video assessment, NUS says shortlisted candidates are invited to a live online interview within two to four weeks. It says successful candidates are notified by email approximately two weeks after that interview.
The ADB-Japan and NUS APEC scholarships need your application by the Round 2 deadline, 20th Jan 2027. The need-based scholarship is assessed across three rounds aligned with the deadlines.
If you are put on the waitlist, NUS says you are re-assessed after more applications are reviewed and need take no action. It says to allow up to 8 weeks for a final decision, and does not number or rank the waitlist.
You can list a first and a second choice of programme in one application. NUS says an offer on the second choice does not remove consideration for the first.
The part-time and part-time flex formats have their own deadlines, which this page does not cover.
Not sure which round to aim for? We look at your file and tell you.
Check my chances05 · Clubs and activities
Life outside class
NUS's pages differ on the number of clubs: its Student Life page says the Students' Council has the leaders of 6 student clubs, but it describes 12 clubs. This page lists the 12 it describes.
NUS says you may join up to 3 professional clubs and any number of general interest clubs. It reports more than 100 club events and activities a year and 30 student leaders.
The clubs
| Club | What they do |
|---|
| Consulting Club | Aims to be the flagship consortium of strategy and consulting in Asia. Runs initiatives and events to build the capabilities of aspiring future leaders in strategy and consulting. |
| Cultural, Social & Community Club | Organises social, cultural and community events for the international MBA community. |
| Entrepreneurship Club | Inspires and grows student entrepreneurs, and builds a community and global network of NUS MBA entrepreneurial leaders. |
| Finance Club | A platform to share ideas, explore opportunities and engage with industry leaders on finance. |
| Sports & Wellness Club | Promotes a healthy lifestyle through sports and mental health awareness. |
| Technology Club | Works in three spheres: learning, networking and recruitment in tech. |
| Diversity and Inclusion Club | Has three focus areas: gender equality, LGBTQI+, and mental and physical disabilities. |
| Energy Club | Uses the alumni and corporate network to spur interest in the energy industry. |
| Healthcare Club | Continuous learning, networking in healthcare sectors and community outreach programmes. |
| Marketing Club | Initiatives for professional and personal development to build a marketing community. |
| Sandbox | A storytelling platform: a safe space to share stories beyond the classroom. |
| Sustainability, Ethics & Impact Club (SEI) | Fosters 'Conscious Leadership' and a positive impact on the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit. |
Club names are shortened from NUS's 'The NUS MBA ...' titles. Clubs change what they run each year.
Events and programmes
| Event | What it is |
|---|
| Launch Your Transformation (LYT) | A 5-day bootcamp in early August. NUS says orientation is in late July and classes start in the second week of August. |
| Global Immersion Program (GIP) | A week-long, student-led study trip with company visits and meetings with business leaders, entrepreneurs and government. NUS names past trips to Dubai, Germany, Hong Kong, London, Seoul, Spain, Yangon, and cities in Australia, China, India, Japan and Taiwan. |
| Club events | NUS names a fireside chat, a growth hacking workshop, a social innovation challenge to reduce plastics in the world's oceans, and the annual interschool MBA Olympics. |
| Students' Council | Six ExCo members plus the club leaders. NUS says it works with Academic Affairs, Career Services and the Global Alumni Network Offices. |
Exchange and international study
NUS's FAQ says it has partnerships with 60+ leading business schools. Its experience page lists partners by region, including Chicago Booth, Columbia, Duke Fuqua, Northwestern Kellogg, Yale SOM, HEC, ESSEC, IE, IESE, LBS, CEIBS, HKUST and the Indian Institute of Management.
NUS is a member of the Global Network for Advanced Management, which it describes as 30 business schools in 28 countries, with NUS the only member from Singapore. It offers virtual Global Network Courses for credit.
06 · Process
From application to decision
Stage 1: create the applicationBefore you submit
Choose degree type Master's by Coursework, the commitment (full-time, part-time or flex) and the August 2027 intake, then select 'Master of Business Administration'.
NUS says Real Estate and Healthcare Management are chosen here too. Double-degree applicants apply separately to NUS and the partner school.
Stage 2: submit
Submit Stage 1, your three essays, the scholarship declaration and the S$100 application fee.
NUS says you cannot make changes after submission.
Stage 3: video assessmentWithin 3 days of the invitation
NUS emails an invitation within 1 to 3 working days after your application is verified. It is required to move forward and is in addition to the live interview.
See section 07 for the format.
Stage 4: live interviewTwo to four weeks after the video
Shortlisted candidates are invited to a 30-minute online interview. NUS says only shortlisted candidates are notified.
NUS does not say who interviews or how many interviews there are.
Stage 5: outcomeAbout two weeks after the interview
NUS says successful candidates are notified by email. To accept, follow the offer letter and pay the S$15,000 acceptance fee, including GST, by the stated deadline.
NUS says it does not use external agencies for recruitment, so you apply directly.
07 · What you need
What goes into the application
1. Eligibility
A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience after it, counted at the point of application. NUS allows reapplication and asks reapplicants to highlight new experiences or achievements.
2. Test score
From the August 2027 intake, applicants to all NUS MBA formats may submit a GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment (EA) score. NUS accepts GMAT Focus, the new GRE, and online (home) GMAT and GRE. For the GMAT or EA, it also considers the Integrated Reasoning score. The score must be valid when you apply and must not expire less than one month from submission.
NUS sets no minimum score and says scores are one part of the overall profile. Its official score codes are GMAT DRT-MK-35 (full-time) and GRE 7539.
Test waiver: NUS says applicants with four years or more of full-time professional experience and a strong academic and professional profile may be considered, case by case. Send the request in writing to the Admissions Team right after you apply. NUS encourages you to submit a score anyway.
3. English test
If your degree was not taught fully in English, NUS asks for a TOEFL of at least 100 or an IELTS of at least 7.0 (codes TOEFL 9082, IELTS 0677). The report must be valid for at least one month from submission. NUS says it may waive the test case by case for applicants with at least 5 years of experience working in an English-speaking environment, and accepts the TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
4. Essays
NUS asks for three compulsory essays, each up to 250 words, in Stage 2. NUS's FAQ says they appear once you submit Stage 1. These are the prompts NUS shows for the August 2027 intake.
Essay 1 (required, 250 words)
How have people, events, and/or situations in your life influenced who you are today?
Essay 2 (required, 250 words)
How do you plan to spend your time on the MBA to transform yourself personally and professionally? Briefly describe your experience to date, and how this and the MBA can help you achieve your mid and long-term career goals.
Essay 3 (required, 250 words)
Describe a situation where you turned a challenging personal or professional scenario into an opportunity for success, detailing how your insights, adaptability, and decision-making skills played a crucial role.
5. One referee report
One report from a professional who knows you well in a professional capacity. NUS does not accept academic referees. The report must be submitted before the referral link expires and before the application deadline. NUS does not publish the referee form's questions or word limits on the pages we read.
6. Video assessment (new, one attempt)
After Stage 2, NUS emails an invitation from no-reply@myvideointerviewau.com within 1 to 3 working days after your application is verified. You first make a practice recording. Then you answer one interview question, with one attempt only: 30 seconds to prepare and up to 3 minutes to record. There is no pause function, so you complete it in one sitting. NUS says to finish within 3 days of the invitation. It is required to move forward and is in addition to, not instead of, the live interview.
NUS does not publish the video question in advance.
7. Other items
The application fee is S$100. NUS does not publish CV or resume format rules on the pages we read. After you accept an offer you send official transcripts, an attested degree scroll and the official test report.
08 · What NUS wants
How NUS reads your file
NUS says its holistic admissions process considers test scores alongside the following. It publishes no weighting for any of them.
| NUS looks at | In plain words |
|---|
| Test scores | One part of the overall profile. NUS sets no minimum score. |
| Academic and professional achievements | What you have done in your studies and your work. |
| Leadership potential | NUS says the programme is for motivated young professionals who want to become future global business leaders. |
| Career trajectory | Where your career has been going. For a test waiver, NUS names career progression and leadership. |
| The perspectives you bring | What you add to the community. |
NUS's admissions page describes the applicant it wants as a motivated individual with strong leadership capabilities, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to make a difference in business and society.
See how your file reads against these areas before you spend weeks on the application.
Check my chances09 · Interview questions
What NUS asks in its application
NUS does not publish its interview questions, and we hold no candidate accounts of the NUS MBA interview. So this page lists no interview questions. In the column below, 'asked' means asked in NUS's written application and video step, not in the live interview. The rows show how those ask about the areas NUS says it considers.
| Topic | How NUS asks it |
|---|
| Who you are today | Essay 1 asks how people, events and/or situations in your life influenced who you are today. |
| Your plan for the MBA and your goals | Essay 2 asks how you plan to spend your time on the MBA, and how your experience to date and the MBA help you reach your mid and long-term career goals. |
| Turning a challenge into a success | Essay 3 asks for a situation where you turned a challenging personal or professional scenario into an opportunity, showing your insights, adaptability and decision-making. |
| The video question | One interview question, answered once: 30 seconds to prepare, up to 3 minutes to record. NUS does not publish the question. |
| Leadership and career path | NUS says it considers leadership potential and career trajectory. It does not publish an interview question on either. |
These are NUS's application prompts, not questions from the live interview. We do not show how likely any topic is, because we have no accounts to base it on.
10 · Interview experience
What NUS says the interview is like
What NUS says
| Topic | What to expect |
|---|
| Video assessment | Comes before the live interview. One question, one attempt: 30 seconds to prepare, up to 3 minutes to record, no pause. It is required to move forward. |
| Live interview | A 30-minute online interview for shortlisted candidates, within two to four weeks of submitting the video assessment. |
| Who is invited | Only shortlisted candidates are notified. |
| Outcome | Successful candidates are notified by email approximately two weeks after the live interview. |
| Not published | Who interviews, how many interviews there are, and the questions. NUS says the interview is a chance to learn about your experiences, motivations and goals. |
What candidates report
We hold no candidate accounts of the NUS MBA interview, so this page reports none. Treat the table above, from NUS's own admissions and FAQ pages, as what NUS has published so far.
11 · FAQs
Questions students ask about NUS MBA
Is there a minimum GMAT or GRE score for the NUS MBA?
No. NUS sets no minimum GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment score and says scores are one part of the overall profile. Its class profile, which carries no class label, shows an average GMAT of 670, an average GMAT Focus Edition of 615, and an average GRE of 157 Verbal and 165 Quantitative.
How much work experience do I need?
A minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience after your bachelor's degree, at the point of application. NUS's class profile gives the average as 6. Applicants with four years or more may be considered for a test waiver, case by case.
What is the NUS video assessment?
It is Stage 3 of the application. NUS emails an invitation within 1 to 3 working days after your application is verified. After a practice recording you answer one question with one attempt only: 30 seconds to prepare and up to 3 minutes to record, with no pause. Finish within 3 days of the invitation. It is required and is in addition to the live interview.
What are the NUS MBA essay questions?
Three compulsory essays of up to 250 words each. They ask how people, events and situations have influenced who you are, how you plan to spend your time on the MBA and how it helps your career goals, and about a challenging scenario you turned into an opportunity. The full wording is in section 07.
How many referee reports do I need?
One, from a professional who knows you well in a professional capacity. NUS does not accept academic referees. The report must be in before the referral link expires and before the application deadline.
How does the NUS interview work?
After the video assessment, shortlisted candidates are invited to a 30-minute online interview within two to four weeks. NUS says only shortlisted candidates are notified, and that successful candidates are notified by email approximately two weeks after the interview. It does not say who interviews or how many interviews there are.
Which round should I apply in?
NUS's full-time deadlines for the August 2027 intake are Round 1 on 29th Oct 2026 (passed), Round 2 on 20th Jan 2027 and Round 3 on 31st Mar 2027. NUS reviews on a rolling basis, takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks from a complete application, and says early applications have a higher chance for merit-based scholarships.
How much does the NUS MBA cost?
Tuition for the August 2027 intake is S$106,849.76 including GST (S$98,027.30 before GST), paid as S$15,000 on acceptance and S$45,924.88 in each semester. The application fee is S$100. NUS does not publish the mandatory miscellaneous fee amount on the pages we read.
Can I get a scholarship at NUS?
Yes. NUS lists many, from the Global Trade Leaders Scholarship (up to S$70,000 in total) to the ASEAN, Women, Diversity and need-based scholarships. Indicate your interest in the application form, because NUS's Admissions page says consideration is not automatic. NUS does not state amounts for most of them.
What are the pay and jobs like after the NUS MBA?
For the Class of 2024, NUS reports that 93% received at least one job offer within 3 months from graduation and gives an average post-MBA salary of US$88,002. NUS does not define the pay and publishes no median. Its full guide is behind a download form, and we did not open it.