The 2027 application year, month by month
The year starts in November, and polytechnic and NUS High students finish applying before JC students have results.
University admission in Singapore runs as six separate applications, one to each autonomous university, made online between November and March for a single August intake. For the 2027 intake, NUS takes A-Level applications from the late afternoon of 18 February to 19 March 2027, and NTU from results day to the same deadline. Polytechnic students apply earlier: 16 December 2026 to 3 February 2027 at NUS, and 1 to 21 February 2027 at NTU. Each university ranks applicants on grades first (the University Admission Score out of 70, or the diploma GPA), then weighs aptitude, interviews and portfolios. Offers arrive from February to July, and every local offer is accepted on one shared platform whose first window closes on 24 May 2027.
- 16 Nov to 16 Dec 2026SIT Early Admissions ExerciseAn aptitude route with workshops in January and outcomes from February 2027.
- 19 Nov 2026SUSS opensFull-time applications for July 2027 run to 19 March 2027.
- 16 Dec 2026NUS opens for poly, IB and NUS HighNUS High closes 4 January, poly 3 February, IB 17 February 2027.
- 1 to 21 Feb 2027NTU polytechnic windowOffers from mid-March 2027.
- 18 Feb 2027NUS opens for A-LevelFrom late afternoon. NTU opens on results day.
- 19 Mar 2027A-Level deadlineNUS, NTU and SUSS all close. NTU documents are due by 24 March.
- Mar to Apr 2027Tests and interviewsFor Medicine, Dentistry, Law and other interview courses.
- 24 May 2027First acceptance window closesMost NUS applicants hear by the third week of May.
- 1 to 16 Jun 2027Second acceptance windowFor offers made from 1 June, including successful appeals.
Every published window for the 2027 intake
| University | A-Level | Polytechnic diploma | IB Diploma | NUS High Diploma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | 18 Feb to 19 Mar 2027 | 16 Dec 2026 to 3 Feb 2027 | 16 Dec 2026 to 17 Feb 2027 | 16 Dec 2026 to 4 Jan 2027 |
| NTU | Results day to 19 Mar 2027 | 1 to 21 Feb 2027 | 15 Oct 2026 to 19 Mar 2027 | 1 Dec 2026 to 20 Jan 2027 |
| SUSS | 19 Nov 2026 to 19 Mar 2027 | Same | Same | Same |
| SIT | Early round 16 Nov to 16 Dec 2026, main round mid-January to mid-March | Same | Same | Same |
| SMU | Not yet posted. Last cycle 17 Nov 2025 to 19 Mar 2026 | Same | Same | Same |
| SUTD | Not yet posted. Last cycle results day to 19 Mar 2026 | Last cycle 2 Jan to 2 Mar 2026 | Same as poly | Same as poly |
SMU and SUTD had not posted 2027 dates when we checked on 26 October 2026, so look again in November.
A-Level or diploma: what the universities read
| Point | A-Level from a JC or MI | Polytechnic diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Score used | University Admission Score out of 70 | Polytechnic GPA out of 4.0 |
| Core requirement | Three H2 subjects, GP, Pass in Project Work, Mother Tongue | A diploma from a polytechnic, BCA Academy, LASALLE or NAFA |
| When you apply | After results | Before final results, on five semesters |
| NUS first choice bonus | Up to 2.5 points | Up to 0.04 on the GPA |
| Credit on entry | None | Up to 40 units of advanced placement |
The arithmetic is in our UAS guide. Still choosing after the SEC (O-Level)? See our JC versus poly guide.
The six universities in brief
How each university describes its own admission
- Holistic, grades firstNUSEvery applicant lists up to four achievements and answers short questions.
- Grades plus an ABA routeNTUAptitude applicants add short answers and one or two appraisals. LKCMedicine needs the UCAT.
- Holistic and aptitude-basedSMUWeighs leadership, service, awards and internships, then interviews a shortlist.
- Comprehensive reviewSUTDRecommends H2 Mathematics and H2 Physics or Chemistry.
- Aptitude-based for allSITSets no minimum cut-off. Interviews run from February to May.
- Aptitude-based for allSUSSShortlisted applicants may sit an essay, a cognitive test and an interview on one day.
Which route fits your qualification
- 2026 A-Level resultsApply in each window, most closing on 19 March 2027
- Final-year polytechnic studentApply December to February on five semesters, and consider SIT's November round
- IB Diploma, May 2027 sessionApply with predicted grades, NUS outcome by the third week of July 2027
- NUS High School DiplomaApply first of all, NUS closes 4 January and NTU 20 January 2027
- Results below what the course needsTry aptitude routes, another course, or a private candidate retake
How to read a grade profile, with real NUS rows
Each university publishes an indicative grade profile (IGP) every January: the grades at the 10th and 90th percentile of last year's offers. Nine in ten admitted students were at or above the 10th percentile grade.
NUS writes grades as three H2 subjects, then one H1, with GP and Project Work assumed to be C. These rows are copied from its January 2026 table of AY2025/2026 offers.
| NUS programme | 10th percentile | 90th percentile | Places taken up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | BBB/C | AAA/A | 1,259 |
| Humanities and Sciences | ABB/C | AAA/A | 1,976 |
| Business Administration | AAA/C | AAA/A | 914 |
| Common Computer Science Programmes | AAA/A | AAA/A | 893 |
| Nursing (interview) | CCD/C | ABB/B | 343 |
| Medicine (interview and test) | AAA/A | AAA/A | 286 |
A wide spread, like Engineering's, means a BBB student is competitive. Where both ends are AAA/A, as for Computer Science and Medicine, one B is a real risk. Interview courses can admit lower grades, because the interview counts too.
One caution. The 2026 intake was the first scored out of 70, and NUS says no profile exists yet for the new score, so read only the three H2 grades. NUS does not publish profiles for IB or NUS High students, as numbers are small.
Subjects that rule a course in or out
A strong score cannot cover a missing prerequisite. These are NUS's A-Level rules as of December 2025. Other universities set their own.
| NUS programme | A-Level subject requirement |
|---|---|
| Engineering, Business Analytics | H2 pass in Mathematics or Further Mathematics |
| Common Computer Science Programmes | H2 pass in Computing, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics, or a good pass in H1 Mathematics |
| Business Administration | H1 pass in Mathematics, or a pass in O-Level Additional Mathematics |
| Pharmacy | Very good passes in H2 Chemistry and in H2 Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics |
| Medicine and Dentistry | H2 pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics |
| Law | At least a B in GP, or an E in GP plus a SAT Reading and Writing score of 700 |
So JC1 subject choice matters: without H2 Mathematics, NUS Engineering is closed. Our A-Level explained guide covers combinations.
Medicine, Dentistry and Law: the extra hurdles
- NUS Medicine. A portfolio with a 500-word personal statement, testimonial and referee reports, then the in-person Focused Skills Assessment, held 2 to 15 April in 2026.
- NUS Dentistry. A Manual Dexterity Test first. Only those who pass reach the multiple mini interviews.
- NUS Law. A written test, then an interview for those who pass it.
- NTU Medicine. H2 Chemistry and H2 Biology or Physics, a UCAT from the 12 months before admission, a statement of up to 300 words, then mini interviews around April.
- SMU Law. A writing test, then interviews for those further shortlisted.
The UCAT comes early: for the 2026 intake NTU wanted it sat by 26 September 2025, during JC2.
What aptitude-based admission is and is not
Aptitude-based admission (ABA) weighs interest, talent and preparation alongside grades. It is not a back door: NTU still requires a minimum level of academic competence.
MOE set out the rules in January 2020. NUS, NTU and SMU had been allowed to admit up to 15% of each intake under the old Discretionary Admissions scheme. That scheme ended from the AY2020 exercise, and the three widened aptitude-based assessment instead. SUTD, SIT and SUSS already used it for every student. MOE gave no new percentage, and each university sets its own measures above MOE's minimum criteria.
NUS's own examples include olympiad medals, representing Singapore, sustained volunteering and a relevant internship.
Fees for AY2026/2027 and the Tuition Grant bond
- NUS Engineering, Computing or Humanities and Sciences per year, Singapore Citizen, AY2026/2027 intake
- S$8,300
- The same courses for a Permanent Resident
- S$11,600
- The same courses for an international student from outside ASEAN
- S$21,400
- NUS Law per year, Singapore Citizen
- S$12,750
- NUS Medicine per year, Singapore Citizen
- S$33,200
- Bond for PRs and international students who take the Tuition Grant
- 3 years
These NUS fees, after the MOE Tuition Grant, stay fixed for the course for the AY2026/2027 intake. Without the grant, Engineering costs S$39,700 a year. Grant holders who are PRs or international students must work for a Singapore entity for three years after graduating.
Applying, step by step
- Shortlist by prerequisiteA missing H2 subject ends an application before grades are read.
- Place yourself on the grade profileMark each course a stretch, a fit or a safe choice.
- Order your choicesInterview courses go near the top. At NUS your first non-interview choice earns bonus points.
- Prepare the restDraft short responses, ask referees early, and sit any UCAT or SAT in good time.
- Apply to each universityPay each fee and upload documents by the deadline, such as 24 March 2027 at NTU.
- Accept one offer on timeBy 24 May 2027 on the shared platform.
Common questions
When can I apply to university with 2026 A-Level results?
NUS opens on the late afternoon of 18 February 2027 and NTU on results day, and both close on 19 March 2027. SUSS is open from 19 November 2026 to the same deadline.
How many universities can I apply to?
All six, each with its own form and fee. SUSS allows up to four ranked choices and SIT up to five.
Is the indicative grade profile a cut-off point?
No. It shows last year's 10th and 90th percentile offers, including aptitude-based ones. Some students below the 10th percentile get in.
Can polytechnic students apply before their final results?
Yes. NUS takes the first five semesters for students graduating in 2027, and the offer depends on the final results.
What happens if I miss the Mother Tongue requirement?
NUS can admit you provisionally if you meet everything else, but you must fulfil the requirement before you graduate.
Can I appeal a rejection?
Yes, in set windows. NTU's runs from 17 to 30 May 2027 and SUSS's from 1 April to 28 May 2027. Successful appeals are accepted from 1 to 16 June.
Official sources
- NUS, Important Dates, AY2027/2028, read 26 October 2026
- NUS, Indicative Grade Profile, January 2026
- NUS, A-Level admission requirements
- NUS, Programme prerequisites, December 2025
- NUS, First Choice Bonus Points
- NUS, Faculty interview and test dates, 2026 cycle
- NUS Registrar, Undergraduate fees, AY2026/2027
- NTU, Important dates, AY2027
- NTU, MBBS entry requirements/entry-requirements)
- SMU, Important Dates, AY2026-27
- SUTD, Undergraduate admissions
- SIT, Early Admissions Exercise
- SUSS, Full-time application guide, July 2027 intake
- MOE, Enhancing pathways in higher education, 30 January 2020
- MOE, University admissions by route, 7 October 2026
- MOE, Tuition Grant bond matters
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