NUS does not require the GRE for the majority of its graduate programmes. Admission is based primarily on your undergraduate transcript, references, and, for research degrees, supervisor fit, though several Engineering and Computing PhD programmes recommend or accept a GRE score.
Does NUS Require the GRE?
| Programme Type | GRE Status |
|---|---|
| Most coursework Master's | Not required |
| NUS Business School (MBA) | GMAT preferred; GRE also accepted |
| School of Computing (PhD, select tracks) | Sometimes recommended |
| Engineering PhD (select tracks) | Sometimes recommended |
What NUS Actually Evaluates Instead
| Factor | Weight |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate GPA / CAP equivalent | Primary factor |
| Relevant coursework and research experience | High |
| Research proposal and supervisor fit (PhD) | Critical for research degrees |
| English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) | Mandatory, separate requirement |
Should You Take the GRE Anyway?
If NUS is one of several universities you're applying to alongside GRE-requiring destinations, preparing for and taking the test regardless can strengthen a competitive PhD scholarship application even where NUS doesn't mandate it.
GRE Is Separate From English Proficiency
Even where GRE isn't required, IELTS or TOEFL is mandatory for most international applicants:
| Requirement | NUS Policy |
|---|---|
| GRE | Not required for most programmes |
| IELTS | Required, see our NUS IELTS Requirements guide |
| TOEFL | Required, see our NUS TOEFL Requirements guide |
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