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MSc AI for Science

Admission

  • A Bachelor’s (Honours) degree or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering and Applied Mathematics.
  • Applicants from countries whose native language is not English and whose medium of university instruction is not completely in English are required to provide one of the following: Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum score of 85 (test taken prior to 21 Jan 2026) or 4.5 (test taken from 21 Jan 2026)*; or International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum score of 6.0.
  • Strong candidates with a relevant 3-year Bachelor’s degree or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in a non-quantitative or quantitative subject may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on their professional experience.

Why Apply for Early Admission?

Early Admission allows you to make your decision sooner and gives you more time to prepare and complete the required application materials. If you have maintained a strong academic track record and notable achievements, applying early can be a strategic advantage, as it gives you the chance to secure a place in our programme ahead of others.

An added benefit: if you are not shortlisted during the Early Admission cycle, your application will automatically be reconsidered during the Regular Admission cycle—giving you a second opportunity for selection.

Application Period

The programme only has 1 intake per academic year in August.

  • 16 May to 15 July (Early Admission cycle). Application outcome: by 30 September.
  • 1 October to 31 January (Regular Admission cycle). Application outcome: by 31 March.

Selection is conducted in multiple rounds on a rolling basis. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with each round assessing candidates based on their individual merits.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The outcome of the application evaluation is final, and no appeals will be entertained.

Application Fee

Non-refundable, non-transferable fee: S$100 inclusive of GST (payable upon submission of application via Graduate Admission System)

Offer Acceptance Fee

S$5,450 (inclusive of prevailing GST)
This is a non-refundable and non-transferable fee, payable upon acceptance of the offer.  From the August 2026 intake onwards, applicants offered admission during the early admission round will pay S$10,900 in two instalments. Those offered admission during the regular admission round will pay the full amount of S$10,900 in a single instalment upon accepting the offer.
For more details, please refer to “Fees” section.

Application Steps

Step 1 — Create an Account
Register on the NUS Graduate Admission System.

Step 2 — Search for the Programme
Search for the Master of Science in AI for Science.

Step 3 — Complete the Application
Fill in the application and upload all required supporting documents. Check that all information is accurate before submitting.

Step 4 — Pay the Application Fee
Pay the non-refundable application fee of SGD100. Applications submitted without payment will not be processed.

Supporting Documents

Please note:

  • All applicants should apply online via the Graduate Admission System (GDA3).
  • Applicants should browse the Applicant Guide to the Graduate Admission System before applying.
  • All supporting documents must be uploaded (in pdf format) by the application closing date. Official English translations must be provided if the original document is not in English.
  • All supporting documents must be named in English before uploading them in the Graduate Admission System.
  • The total file size of all uploaded documents in the application portal is 10 MB.
  • Applicants do not need to arrange to send the official IELTS/TOEFL test scores from the test centre to the programme. Applicants will only need to upload the scanned copy of the IELTS/TOEFL test certificate and indicate the test scores in the application system.
  • No candidate may concurrently be a student for more than one degree or register as a NUS candidate and of another university/institute.
  • Applicants must produce the originals of all supporting documents when requested if admitted to the programme. All supporting documents must be uploaded with no password protection.
  • Applications without application fee payment or with insufficient application fee amount will not be processed. Applications and/or payment received after the closing date will not be processed for that intake.
  • Applications that contain inaccurate or false information, lack necessary supporting documents, or are submitted without payment of the application fee will be deemed invalid. The University reserves the right to reject incomplete or inaccurate applications. Applicants who gain admission based on false information may face expulsion.
Proof of Residence
  • For Singapore Citizens & Singapore Permanent Residents: Identity Card (Pink/Blue NRIC)
  • For International Applicants: Passport with valid dates (information page)
  • For Work Pass (Employment Pass), Long-Term Visit Pass, Dependent’s Pass and other Passes (if applicable)

Please provide both the Front and Back of these documents in full colour.

Transcript(s)
  • Official transcript from each university or college attended. (From bachelor’s degree onwards)
  • The university’s grading system (usually indicated at the back of the transcript)
  • Grade Point Average (GPA) document, if your transcript does not reflect the cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) or weighted average score.
Degree Scroll(s)
  • For students who have graduated at the time of application, submission of the degree scroll is required. A degree scroll is the official document awarded to a student upon completion of all required courses and graduation requirements for their undergraduate or postgraduate programme.
  • Students who have not yet graduated from their undergraduate studies at the point of application are to provide a Student Status Letter from their university. The letter should contain their enrolment status and candidature period.
Valid TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • Applicants from countries whose native language is not English and whose medium of university instruction is not completely in English are required to provide one of the following:
    • Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum score of 85 (test taken prior to 21 Jan 2026) or 4.5 (test taken from 21 Jan 2026)*; or
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum score of 6.0

      * As of January 21, 2026, TOEFL iBT score reports feature a new 1 – 6 scale, in half point increments, with a more intuitive alignment to the Common European Framework of References for Language (CEFR) (https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/scores/understand-scores.html).

  • The TOEFL/IELTS scores must be valid for two (2) years from the test date and should not have expired at the point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application. Applicants do not need to arrange to send the official hard copy IELTS/TOEFL test scores from the test centre to the programme. Applicants will only need to upload the scanned copy of the IELTS/TOEFL test certificate and indicate the test scores in the application system. Home-based IELTS and TOEFL test scores, as well as digitally issued IELTS scores, are not acceptable.
Financial support
  • Applicants will need to select “Self-Support” under the Source of Finance field and upload a financial statement.
  • International applicants must submit documentary evidence of their ability to support their study (i.e. bank statement of at least SGD $48,000 or its equivalent).
  • Applicants who are sponsored by an individual or organisation will need to provide a letter from the sponsor with details of the sponsorship.
  • Applicants who are working in Singapore and are applying for admission to the part-time programme may upload a copy of their recent payslip.
Other Supporting Documents
  • Resume/CV summarising your education qualifications, work experience and achievements.
  • Personal Statement (Share your motivations for applying to the programme)
  • Scholarships, awards and prizes received, etc., if applicable.
  • Professional certificates, etc., if applicable.

    Important:
    The University does not appoint or collaborate with external agencies for graduate student recruitment. All prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications directly to the University. Candidates who apply through agents will not have any added advantage in gaining admission and the University reserves the right to reject such applications without giving reasons.