The National University of Singapore (NUS) has once again reaffirmed its status as a global educational powerhouse by securing the eighth position worldwide and claiming the top spot in Asia in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) 2025, unveiled on June 4, 2024.
In a landscape featuring 1,500 universities across 106 locations, including four universities from Singapore, NUS stands out as a beacon of excellence, ranking among the top 0.5% of universities globally and emerging as the sole Asian representative in the coveted top 10.
NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye underscored the transformative journey of higher education in Singapore, emphasizing the university’s commitment to fostering critical thinking, flexibility, and interdisciplinary problem-solving among its graduates. He lauded NUS’s relentless pursuit of excellence in education, research, innovation, and enterprise, challenging students to transcend personal boundaries and contribute meaningfully to a rapidly evolving world.
Prof. Tan attributed NUS’s remarkable achievement to the collective efforts of its exceptional faculty, staff, students, and alumni, whose dedication and contributions continue to elevate the university’s global standing.
Highlighting NUS’s significant progress in the Sustainability indicator, Prof. Tan emphasized the university’s holistic approach to shaping a sustainable future through interdisciplinary solutions across education, research, and campus operations. He reiterated NUS’s unwavering commitment to nurturing a vibrant academic environment that fosters innovation and drives positive societal impact.
NUS’s stellar performance across key indicators underscores its position as a trailblazer in global higher education. The university ranks among the world’s top 50 in five indicators and stands as one of Asia’s top performers in three indicators.
In Academic Reputation, NUS secures the 15th position globally, positioning it as the third-highest in Asia behind The University of Tokyo and Peking University. Furthermore, NUS excels in Employment Outcomes, ranking 6th globally, trailing only Seoul National University. In the realm of Sustainability, NUS secures the 26th position globally, reinforcing its commitment to addressing pressing global challenges.
In conclusion, NUS’s stellar performance in the QS World University Rankings 2025 reaffirms its standing as a global leader in higher education, epitomizing excellence, innovation, and impact on a regional and global scale.
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