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 2024 # 19 Times Higher Education 2024 # 11 QS World University 2023 | # 545 QS World University 2024 # 561 QS World University 2023 # 777 US News 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -62 PG Programs -67 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 - 7668 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 | # 24 for Business by QS World University 2024 # 19 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 4 for Business by Bloomberg 2022 | # 43 for Business by QS World University 2024 # 61 for Business by Financial Times 2023 |
| application | #2400 Applicants # 120 Admissions # 5 % Acceptance Rate | - |
| exam scores | GMAT - 670/800IELTS - 6/9PTE - 62/90TOEFL - 85/120 | GMAT - 660/800IELTS - 6.0/9PTE - 55/90TOEFL - 82/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.5 average and preferably 670 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 6 years | 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 Salary135000 | #Average Salary62900 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Feb 28, 2023 (Application Deadline For January Intake) | Jul 15, 2023 (Application Deadline Round 2) Nov 30, 2023 (Final Application Deadline) |
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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.
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