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One of the Asian Tigers, Singapore is a popular destination for business students. The National University of Singapore Business School is the #1 business school in the country, and #15 in the world, according to Financial Times MBA Rankings 2020. Singapore Management University’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business, however, ranks at only #63 globally.
Overview Comparison
| National University of Singapore | Singapore Management University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 8 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 8 QS World University 2025 # 5 QS World University 2024 # 8 QS World University 2024 | # 585 QS World University 2025 # 545 QS World University 2024 # 561 QS World University 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -62 PG Programs -68 Doctorate Programs -19 | UG Programs -7 PG Programs -21 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 19450 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 50000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14216 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 18130 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 34047 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17760 Per Year |
Top Courses Comparison
Top Courses Comparison
| ranking | # 10 for Management by QS World University 2024 # 19 for Management by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 44 for Management by QS World University 2024 # 54 for Management by Financial Times 2024 |
| application | #2400 Applicants # 120 Admissions # 5 % Acceptance Rate | - |
| exam scores | GMAT - 670/800IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120 | GMAT - 660/800IELTS - 6.0/9PTE - 55/90TOEFL - 82/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.5 average and preferably 660 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5 years. | |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -66000 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -49883 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary | #Average Salary62900 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Oct 31, 2024 (Round 1) Jan 17, 2025 (Round 2) Apr 2, 2025 (Round 3) | Nov 30, 2023 (Application Deadline For August Intake Round 1) Feb 28, 2024 (Application Deadline For August Intake Round 2) Mar 15, 2024 (Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Round 1) May 31, 2024 (Application Deadline For August Intake Round 3) Jul 15, 2024 (Application Deadline For January 2025 Intake Round 1) Oct 31, 2024 (Application Deadline For January 2025 Intake 2) |
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Comparison Notes
- NUS has an excellent employment rate, with 94% of graduates getting job offers within three months of graduation, while SMU had a much lower rate of 69%.
- NUS graduates also got a salary increase of 148% while those from SMU got only 125%.
- After MBA, most graduates from NUS chose a career in industries like technology, financial services, and consulting. Most graduates from SMU also got into the financial services and technology sectors.
- The scholarships provided by SMU amount only up to 30% of the tuition fee whereas NUS offers more full-tuition scholarships.
- Both colleges offer global immersion programs.
- Nearly 65% of those enrolled at SMU are international students, but NUS has a much higher number of 90%.
If you meet the requirements, then without a doubt NUS is a better option, and doing an MBA there would bring good returns in the future.
