MBA at Anderson School of Management vs National University of Singapore

Overview Comparison
Anderson School of ManagementNational University of Singapore
Collegedunia Score-8 Out of 10
ProgramsPG Programs -3
Doctorate Programs -2
UG Programs -62
PG Programs -67
Doctorate Programs -19
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees  26544
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 21600 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   19450
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  50000
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 7668 Per Year

Top Courses Comparison

Top Courses Comparison

ranking# 21 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
# 76 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
# 24 for Business by QS World University 2024
# 19 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
# 4 for Business by Bloomberg 2022
application#2865 Applicants
# 360 Admissions
# 12 % Acceptance Rate
#2400 Applicants
# 120 Admissions
# 5 % Acceptance Rate
exam scoresGMAT - 700/800GRE updated - 326/340IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 87/120GMAT - 670/800IELTS - 6/9PTE - 62/90TOEFL - 85/120
Admission Criteria/Better to Have

GPA of 3.8 average and preferably 706 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 4.5 years.


GPA of 3.5 average and preferably 670 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 6 years


cost to studyTotal Cost (Tuition + Living) -67737Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -66000
Return on Investment/Average Package#Average Salary125000#Average Salary135000
documents required#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose
application datesDec 1, 2023 (Application Deadline For 2024 Intake)
Feb 28, 2023 (Application Deadline For January Intake)
Comparison Notes

Pursuing MBA from USA is an attractive offer, but it can burn a hole in your pockets. On the other hand, when you choose to study MBA in Singapore, Asia’s most popular study destination, the cost involved is cut down to great extent. This is one of the most important factors when comparing MBA at UCLA with MBA at NUS. 

Though MBA at NUS will allow you to save a lot in terms of your cost of studying, but the salary packages offered in the Singapore market are lower than what you can make in the US. 

Apart from the cost and salaries, visa and immigration policies for getting to study in Singapore are a lot easier than in the US. Keeping these things in mind, let us now look at some other aspects that can help us decide on which university to choose for MBA abroad.

  • MBA at NUS ranks better than UCLA’s Anderson School of Management as per Financial Times MBA rankings.
  • 94% of the MBA class of NUS was offered employment within three months of graduation. On the other hand, 87% of the MBA class of Anderson School of Management was offered employment in three months of their graduation.
  •  UCLA offers more value for money than NUS as per Financial Times MBA 2020 rankings.
  • The salary increase for MBA graduates from NUS was around 148% while for Anderson School of Management the salary increase was around 111%.

Based on the above-mentioned factors you can make a choice based on the business school aligning with your future goals.