Computing Master at National University of Singapore | Mastersportal
Highlights
Tuition fee
45333 SGD / year
45333 SGD / year
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Tuition fee
45333 SGD / year
45333 SGD / year
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Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Singapore, Singapore
Campus location
Singapore, Singapore
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master of Computing (MComp) programme is a flagship graduate programme from the School of Computing at the National University of Singapore (NUS). This programme offers four options including a General Track for students with non-computing background. 

Overview

To evolve with the times and manage this tech revolution, organisations are now employing 'Cybersecurity Engineer', 'UX Developer', 'Big Data Analyst', 'Digital Transformation Consultants', 'FinTech Specialist', and the like-new roles created specifically to meet current business needs. 

Yet, there just aren't enough people with the skills necessary to fill these roles. To remain in the game, the best IT professionals evolve with the times and develop their knowledge and skills to take on these new challenges. 

Whether it is to upskill, or break into the field of Computing, the Computing (with specialisations) programme from National University of Singapore is designed to help its students and graduates achieve their goals. 

The programme offers four specialisation options to support a range of personal career aspirations:

  • General Track - for students with a non-computing background
  • Computer Science
  • Infocomm Security
  • Information Systems

Experience challenging, comprehensive curricula, informed with the latest innovative research by leading academics, at one of the best computing schools in the world. 

You will gain that edge over your competition, and be well-equipped to pursue those long-awaited career opportunities. 

Why This Programme?

  • Learn from award-winning teachers, world-class researchers and knowledgeable industry leaders, at one of the top universities in the world for Computer Science.
  • Dive deep into a specialisation through focused core/essential modules, and gain a breadth of knowledge via a diverse selection of elective modules—while taking the opportunity to be equipped with the latest findings in research as well as the best practices in industry.
  • Step into the future confidently, whether it is to start up an entrepreneurship journey through NUS Computing’s own incubation centre, The Furnace, or to grow a career with guidance from the NUS Centre for Future-Ready Graduates and contacts from NUS’ global network of alumni.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • General Track
  • Computer Science Specialisation
  • Information Systems Specialisation
  • Infocomm Security Specialisation

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
90
IELTS
6

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Singapore, Singapore

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class
Upper Second Class (recommended)
GRE admission requirements GRE®
160 (verbal)
160 (quantitative)
3.5 (analytical)
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
650

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
90
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master of Computing (General track) 

  • Bachelor's Degree with Honours or equivalent in any discipline
  • IT-related job experience preferred
  • GRE/GMAT/GATE

Master of Computing (Specialisations) 

  • A good Honours Degree in Computing, OR
  • A good honours degree in a related discipline with 2 years IT industry experience, OR
  • A good bachelor's or honours degree in business related discipline with 2 years IT industry experience.
  • GRE/GMAT/GATE
  • Admission to the Master of Computing is granted on a competitive basis as places are limited. Kindly refer to NUS website for detailed admission requirement.

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    Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
    • International

      Non-residents
      45333 SGD / year
      45333 SGD / year
    • Domestic

      Citizens or residents
      45333 SGD / year
      45333 SGD / year

    Additional Details

    • S$68,000.00 (excluding GST) /
    • S$74,120.00 (including 9% GST)

    Living costs

    Singapore

    Singapore
    1878 - 3880 SGD / month

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Funding

    There are several funding opportunities offered by NUS as well as external parties. Kindly refer to NUS website for more details.

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Computing.

    Available Scholarships

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    Various benefits
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    Not specified
    GIC Scholarship
    Need-based

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    National University of Singapore
    Singapore, Singapore
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    15 May 2026
    ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
    Merit-based

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    Singapore Government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    33600 EUR
    Deadline
    01 Jul 2026
    Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Mundus MAPP
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    ServiceScape Scholarship

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    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
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    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
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    Merit-based

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    Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
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    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
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    Various benefits
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Jul 2026
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    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Aug 2026
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    Merit-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
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    Merit-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    25000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jul 2026
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    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
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    5000 SEK
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
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    500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
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    7000 USD
    Deadline
    24 Apr 2026
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
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    Independent provider
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
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    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    20 May 2026
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    Deadline
    18 Jun 2026
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    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
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    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    2000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2026
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
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