{"id":39612,"date":"2026-03-27T09:34:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T01:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=39612"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T01:34:37","slug":"nus-tops-asian-universities-in-subject-rankings-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=39612","title":{"rendered":"NUS tops Asian universities in subject rankings again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">SINGAPORE \u2013<!-- --> The National University of Singapore (NUS) has again emerged as the top university in Asia based on global rankings by subjects, and is placed among the top three worldwide in seven subjects. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Three Singapore courses also took second place in the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2026 released on March 25: NUS\u2019 civil and structural engineering, and materials science, and Nanyang Technological University\u2019s (NTU) communication and media studies. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">NUS achieved Singapore\u2019s highest-ever rank in mechanical engineering (third), data science and AI (third) and electrical engineering (third), while NTU achieved Singapore\u2019s highest-ever result in communication and media studies (second). <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The annual rankings by global higher education analyst QS covered some 1,900 institutions from 100 countries. It analysed more than 21,000 academic programmes in 55 academic disciplines and five broad faculty areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Academic reputation, one of the indicators used, was drawn from survey responses by academics<!-- -->, who named institutions which they considered to be excellent in research in a given area<!-- -->. Employers worldwide were also asked to identify institutions they considered excellent for the recruitment of graduates. <!-- -->Other indicators included the average number of citations per paper in a subject to reflect research impact.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"responsive-iframe-base none\" title=\"dynamic_iframe_wrapper\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/TVn1L\/1\/\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer;undefinedclipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"lazy\" data-testid=\"responsiveIframe\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Singapore saw 76 out of 117 subjects improve their rankings, making it the world\u2019s most improved higher education system. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Forty-two<!-- --> of Singapore\u2019s subjects were ranked in the global top 10, placing the country third in the world after the US and the UK. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Singapore achieved its highest-ever rank in <!-- -->13 subjects.<!-- --> <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Business, finance, and art and design were among Singapore\u2019s strongest subject areas.<!-- --> <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">NUS and NTU were placed eighth and 14th in business and management studies, respectively, the same as in 2025. In accounting and finance, they were ranked 10th and 14th respectively, both achieving their top performances ever in this subject, while Singapore Management University (SMU) was placed 50th, up from <!-- -->64th.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">For art and design, NUS was ranked 19th, up from 30th in 2025, while LASALLE College of the Arts Singapore climbed to 67th, up from the <!-- -->101-150 band<!-- --> last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">SMU was the world\u2019s most improved university among those with 10 or more ranked entries, with an 80 per cent improvement rate. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Law was its most improved subject, jumping from the 101-150 band to 56th owing to an improvement in academic reputation. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Minister for Education Desmond Lee said in a LinkedIn post on March 26 that these achievements reflect the dedication and hard work of Singapore\u2019s academic community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cOur (institutes of higher learning) deliver quality, industry-aligned education that equips our graduates with competencies and life skills to thrive in the evolving workplace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Singapore will continue to do more to nurture graduates who are \u201cgrounded in competencies and character, with a heart to serve and make a positive impact on Singapore and the world\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cThis will also enable them to access good job opportunities in a dynamic economy,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">QS senior vice-president Ben Sowter said Singapore\u2019s strong performance in the subject rankings reflects the depth and strategic focus of its universities, with institutions such as NUS and NTU consistently being placed among the world\u2019s best in multiple disciplines, particularly engineering, materials science and business. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cThis momentum is underpinned by sustained national investment in research capability and talent development, including plans to invest more than $1 billion in public AI (artificial intelligence) research by 2030.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">At the same time, closer collaboration between leading institutions such as NUS and NTU is strengthening Singapore\u2019s research ecosystem and helping translate national priorities in advanced technology and industry into globally competitive academic disciplines, he said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Professor Aaron Thean, NUS\u2019 provost and deputy president of academic affairs, said the upward trajectory reflects NUS\u2019 continued focus on delivering world-class education and driving research that creates real-world impact. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cIt is heartening to see both our established strengths in areas like engineering, computing and social science, as well as significant progress in disciplines such as history, environmental sciences and design, being recognised on the global stage,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Professor Teo Kie Leong, dean of the College of Design and Engineering at NUS, said the growth of materials science and engineering is \u201cpropelled by the drive to solve real-world problems and cultivate talent that meets modern industry demands, with especially strong ties with the semiconductor industry\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">He said the college is committed to strengthening its partnerships with industries, both locally and overseas, to address the challenges of an increasingly complex world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cThis renewed focus on collaboration, in a time of considerable uncertainty, empowers solutions for global challenges and accelerates the translation of research into real-world impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Prof Teo added that the student learning experience has been enriched with practical case studies, curriculums that anticipate future skills, and internship and career opportunities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">An NTU spokesperson said the university\u2019s achievements in the QS subject rankings reflect its commitment to preparing graduates for a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">With a strong focus on academic rigour, quality teaching and interdisciplinary learning, NTU equips its students with industry-relevant knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers and make a meaningful impact on society, said the spokesperson. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Professor Jack Qiu, who chairs NTU\u2019s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, said the rise of communication and media studies reflects the school\u2019s strengthened leadership in scholarly research. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">He said students benefit from both hands-on training and global experiential learning, as well as access to world-class facilities and industry partnerships. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cThis achievement is the result of sustained efforts in research and academic leadership, as well as in teaching and industry engagement. The programme also continues to evolve, keeping pace with developments in AI, data, and interdisciplinary collaborations,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">SMU president Lily Kong said: \u201cThat eight out of 10 SMU subjects climbed globally reinforces the university\u2019s continued upward trajectory as a dynamic and fast-evolving institution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">She said these results reflect SMU\u2019s dedication to building a university that is academically rigorous and connected to real-world impact \u201cwhile staying committed to the development of our students and the cultivation of capabilities that endure beyond graduation\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cThey also signal a young university\u2019s growing global recognition,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Professor Kong added that rankings must be read alongside other indicators of performance that capture the full learning experience of students, the long-term development of graduates, and the societal impact of research. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cNo single metric can fully capture the varied missions that universities serve or the complexity of educational outcomes,\u201d she said.<!-- -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Professor Lee Pey Woan, dean of SMU\u2019s Yong Pung How School of Law, said the improvement in SMU law\u2019s rankings reflects growing international recognition of the quality of its educational programme, as well as the impact of its research in areas aligned with Singapore\u2019s strengths. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">She said the school\u2019s work in dispute resolution has strengthened its global visibility and thought leadership. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">She added that the school\u2019s international network, including its visiting faculty programme and student achievements at leading moot competitions, contributed to its growing academic reputation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Dr Venka Purushothaman, president of LASALLE College of the Arts, said: \u201cOur historic rise in the QS rankings is a significant achievement not just for LASALLE but (also) for Singapore. <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cIt is a testament to our growth as a global intellectual arts hub and a destination of choice for creative education, which is more important than ever in an era that calls for empathy, courage and audacious imagination.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/parenting-education\/nus-tops-asian-universities-in-subject-rankings-again\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SINGAPORE \u2013 The National University of Singapore (NUS) has again emerged as the top university in Asia based on global rankings by subjects, and 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