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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