Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was established in 1981 as the Nanyang Technological Institute (NTI) as a teaching institute in Singapore. Later on, in 1991 it merged with the National Institute of Education to form Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Today, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore is an autonomous public research-intensive global university holding an international reputation. It is one of the two largest public universities in Singapore. NTU is one of the best universities in the world for higher education. The QS World University ranking 2021 of the Nanyang Technological University( NTU) is 13. 

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The main campus of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is situated in the western part of Singapore. It is a residential campus that expands over an area of 500 acres. The second campus of NTU, Singapore is located in the heart of Novena. The NTU campus is recognised among the top 15 most beautiful universities campuses in the world. The university campus houses more than 230 buildings and most of them are certified Green Mark Platinum. NTU offers internationally recognised quality education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in different fields of study. Some of the courses offered at NTU hold a worldwide ranking like the Engineering & Technology courses and are ranked 8th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020. Along with this, the biomedicine and life sciences are other top-ranked courses of NTU, Singapore. NTU also has active partnerships with top universities and it offers joint and dual PhD degree programmes with some of the well-established universities like academia and research like the Imperial College London, University of California, Berkeley and Technical University of Munich.
 
Accomplishments & Alumni 

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore is a globally recognized university especially the quality of education in the field of science and technology is at par. Since the day of its establishment, NTU has nurtured its students to help them become leaders, researchers and successful professions in diverse areas. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has an alumni community of 243,958 students across 155 nations worldwide. The alumni of NTU, Singapore have grouped to form an Alumni Association categorised as School-Based, Interest-Based or Halls of Residence-Based. 

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore has a student strength of 33,000 enrolled in Engineering, Science, Business, Arts, Humanities and the Graduate Colleges. Students at NTU get an opportunity to have a lifelong experience at an academic and personal level. NTU has students from across 1000 countries and has academic partnerships with more than 300 institutes. International exchange students are also welcomed at the institute. The academic programmes at NTU are taught by some of the renowned faculty members at the university. At the NTU campus, students can access various facilities that include state-of-the-art academic facilities and recreational and activity spaces. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has a strong collaboration with the leading industry to offer job and internship opportunities to students. The Career & Attachment team of NTU is committed to shaping the future of students through career counselling and guidance. The team helps students explore their passion and enhance skills to get the most desirable job after their studies. 

COVID-19 Response 

• Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is following a Responsible Community approach to ensure safety and prevention against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• As a precautionary measure, the university has converted most of the lectures into online format. Certain parts of the course like lab sessions, seminars and tutorials are being conducted in-person. Classes being held in person with a limit of 50 people and are being conducted in large space areas to maintain social distancing. SafeEntry and QR code check-in/ out is mandatory for entry. 

• Students, faculty and staff are strictly required to follow safety measures like wearing a mask, maintain personal hygiene and follow physical distancing guidelines. 

• As residential and canteen facilities resume, campus residents are encouraged to keep the area clean and hygienic. Gathering at common areas like study area, recreation room, TV lounge is restricted and not more than 8 people can gather together. 

• Campus residents have been encouraged to work together to keep their respective residential hall precincts safe. Wherever possible, campus residents have been asked to keep their movement within their residential hall precinct, and minimise going to other residential precincts. They have been permitted to venture out only for essential goods and services.