Programme at a Glance
Intake and Application
Overview
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Computing (MComp) is offered by the NUS School of Computing.
In this day and age, the universal need for Information Technology (IT) and the crucial role it plays in the modern workforce is undisputed. Rapid advances are being made daily in the way we use IT to enhance performance and function, and there is a massive corresponding demand for tech talent in all industries.
To evolve with the times and manage this tech revolution, organisations are now employing 'Cybersecurity Engineers', 'UX Developers', 'Big Data Analysts', 'Digital Transformation Consultants', 'FinTech Specialists', and the like—new roles created specifically to meet current business needs. Yet, there just are not enough people with the skills necessary to fill these roles. To remain in the game, the best IT professionals evolve with the times and develop their knowledge and skills to take on these new challenges
Whether it is to upskill, or break into the field of Computing, the MComp programme is designed to help its students and graduates achieve their goals. The programme offers four options to support a range of personal career aspirations:
Experience challenging, comprehensive curricula, informed by the latest innovative research by leading academics, at one of the best computing schools in the world. Gain an edge over the competition, and be well-equipped to pursue those long-awaited career opportunities.
Why This Programme?
Learn from award-winning teachers, world-class researchers and knowledgeable industry leaders, at one of the top universities in the world for Computer Science*.
Dive deep into a specialisation through focused core/essential courses, and gain a breadth of knowledge via a diverse selection of elective courses—while taking the opportunity to be equipped with the latest findings in research as well as the best practices in industry.
Step into the future confidently, whether it is to start up an entrepreneurship journey through NUS Computing’s own incubation centre, The Furnace, or to grow a career with guidance from the NUS Centre for Future-Ready Graduates and contacts from NUS’ global network of alumni.
* QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by Subject
Application Period
An Academic Year (AY) at NUS consists of two semesters and a special term (which occurs during the Semester 2 Vacation, and is divided into two parts of six weeks duration each):
For the MComp programme, there is one application period for each AY:
| MComp Track and Specialisations | Intake | Application Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General Track Computer Science Specialisation Information Systems Specialisation Infocomm Security Specialisation | Semester 1 (Aug Intake) | 15 Nov of year preceding the intake year to 31 Jan of intake year |
Note: Applicants will be notified of the outcome by e-mail between end Mar and Jun. The application outcome will also be available via the online Graduate Admission System.
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