Book a Consultation

Explore the university

National University of Singapore — SCALE courses only

SingaporeReviewed 22 October 2026

This listing is limited to the NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE), not the full NUS course catalogue or blanket NUS representation.

Discuss my applicationCourses & eligibility
Students comparing their study options together
Your study journey, personally guided.
Explore the destinationSingapore
Your destination
Singapore
Inside this guide
Programme-focused admissions
Your next step
A personalised shortlist

Find your course fit

Explore what
comes next.

This listing is limited to the NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE), not the full NUS course catalogue or blanket NUS representation. SCALE's multidisciplinary postgraduate options connect areas such as smart industry, environmental management and innovation. Applicants must identify a specific SCALE programme, study mode and international application route before comparing requirements or fees.

Selected programme examples

  1. MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) — formerly MSc (Industry 4.0)
  2. MSc (Artificial Intelligence & Innovation)
  3. MSc (Environmental Management)
Explore the entry requirements

Admission essentials

Your admission checklist.

Explore one topic at a time, with the details kept together.

Admission planning

A little clarity.
A better next step.

Admission planning

Academic eligibility

  • For the Smart Industries and Digital Transformation MSc, the published example is a bachelor's degree, preferably with honours, in science, engineering, computing, analytics or an equivalent discipline.
  • Other qualifications may receive individual review; programming preparation may be required.
  • Each SCALE degree has its own criteria.
  • This profile does not offer general NUS undergraduate admissions.

Admission planning

Language requirements

  • The Smart Industries and Digital Transformation page specifies IELTS Academic 6.0 or its listed TOEFL equivalent for applicants whose native language is not English, with evidence valid at application.
  • Other SCALE programmes may set different requirements; do not treat this score as a university-wide NUS threshold.

Admission planning

Study intakes

  • The SCALE graduate directory identifies August 2027 as the next intake for the selected multidisciplinary master's routes.
  • Availability, full-time/part-time options and candidature periods must be checked on the exact programme page.

Admission planning

Application deadlines

  • For the August 2027 Smart Industries and Digital Transformation intake, the published annual window corresponds to 1 November 2026–31 January 2027.
  • The directory also advertises November–January application periods for the other examples; confirm their final dates rather than assuming identical deadlines.

Admission planning

International tuition

  • At the 22 October 2026 check, the Smart Industries and Digital Transformation page lists SGD 58,860 including 9% GST for 40 units in total, not per academic year.
  • Additional units and miscellaneous fees can increase the cost.
  • The university reserves the right to revise charges; confirm the fee applicable to the actual admission cohort.

Admission planning

Scholarships & funding

  • The SCALE Global Graduate Fellowship is competitive support for outstanding international students admitted full-time to SCALE coursework postgraduate programmes.
  • The current scheme offers up to 40% of tuition for the first 40 units over a maximum of three semesters.
  • Other subsidies may be restricted to Singapore citizens, permanent residents, ASEAN nationals or NUS alumni; they are not general Indian-applicant entitlements.

Make your next move

From shortlist
to study plan.

  1. Choose your programme

    Compare course content, teaching language, campus and career requirements.

  2. Prepare your application

    Bring together transcripts, language evidence and any required statements or portfolio.

  3. Plan the practical details

    Check your intake, application deadline, total budget, offer conditions and immigration steps.

Explore the Singapore study guide

Helpful answers

Your application questions, answered.

Practical answers to help you plan your course, destination and next intake.

Ask a counsellor
What can international students study at National University of Singapore — SCALE courses only?

Selected programme options include MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) — formerly MSc (Industry 4.0), MSc (Artificial Intelligence & Innovation), MSc (Environmental Management). These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for National University of Singapore — SCALE courses only?

For the Smart Industries and Digital Transformation MSc, the published example is a bachelor's degree, preferably with honours, in science, engineering, computing, analytics or an equivalent discipline. Other qualifications may receive individual review; programming preparation may be required. Each SCALE degree has its own criteria. This profile does not offer general NUS undergraduate admissions. The Smart Industries and Digital Transformation page specifies IELTS Academic 6.0 or its listed TOEFL equivalent for applicants whose native language is not English, with evidence valid at application. Other SCALE programmes may set different requirements; do not treat this score as a university-wide NUS threshold.

How much are international tuition fees at National University of Singapore — SCALE courses only?

At the 22 October 2026 check, the Smart Industries and Digital Transformation page lists SGD 58,860 including 9% GST for 40 units in total, not per academic year. Additional units and miscellaneous fees can increase the cost. The university reserves the right to revise charges; confirm the fee applicable to the actual admission cohort. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for National University of Singapore — SCALE courses only?

For the August 2027 Smart Industries and Digital Transformation intake, the published annual window corresponds to 1 November 2026–31 January 2027. The directory also advertises November–January application periods for the other examples; confirm their final dates rather than assuming identical deadlines. The SCALE graduate directory identifies August 2027 as the next intake for the selected multidisciplinary master's routes. Availability, full-time/part-time options and candidature periods must be checked on the exact programme page. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

Can Vidhyarthi Mithram guarantee admission or a scholarship?

No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.

Your global education, personally guided

Let’s turn your shortlist into a clear next step.

Bring your academic background, intended subject and budget. We’ll help you compare the details that matter.

Book a free consultation

Privacy preferences

You’re in control.

Necessary hosting and security features support the website. Optional analytics is separate from submitting an enquiry.

Necessary featuresWebsite delivery, security and your privacy preference.Always on

Choices are stored for up to 180 days and can be changed using “Cookie settings” in the footer. Maps load only when you click “Load Google Map”. Privacy Policy