The National University of Singapore (Abbreviation: NUS) is one of the
three largest public and autonomous universities in Singapore. Founded in 1905,
it is the oldest institute of higher learning (IHL) in Singapore, as well as
the largest university in the country in terms of student enrolment and
curriculum offered. NUS is a research-intensive, comprehensive university with
an entrepreneurial dimension.
NUS is consistently ranked as one of Asia's top universities by both UK
ranking systems, the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher
Education World University Rankings. According to the latest 2015 QS World
University Rankings, NUS is ranked 12th in the world and retained its position
as 1st in Asia. NUS also fared well in the 2015-16 Times Higher Education World
University Rankings, coming in 26th in the world and 1st in Asia.
Alternatively, the ARWU ranking system published by the Shanghai Ranking
Consultancy that measures universities academic achievements and research
performance consistently places NUS in the range of 100–150 worldwide and 1st
in Singapore. Additionally, 2014's U.S. News & World Report Best Global
Universities Rankings places NUS at 55th in the world. In 2015, The Economist
ranked NUS Business School 2nd in Singapore and 87th globally.
