Program Overview

Master of Computing (General Track)

Overview

The Master of Computing (MComp) programme is a flagship graduate programme from the School of Computing at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It has evolved into a comprehensive and challenging graduate programme, with specialised courses that include the latest research findings in both applied and fundamental computing fields. The programme provides advanced and in-depth knowledge of information technology (IT) to prepare students and graduates for challenges in their IT careers.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the NUS MComp (General Track) programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:

• Academic: Bachelor's Degree with Honours or equivalent in any discipline
• Skill/Experience: IT-related job experience is advantageous
• English Language: Applicants whose have graduated from universities where the main medium instruction is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 90 (Internet-based), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0.
• Other: Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) minimum scores of 320 (Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning) and 3.5 (Analytical Writing), or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) minimum score of 650, or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores for graduates from Indian universities.

Mode of Study and Programme Candidature

The NUS MComp (General Track) programme is offered on the following basis:

• Full-time: 18–24 months
• Part-time: 30 months

Programme Structure

The NUS MComp (General Track) is a 52-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme comprising:

• Core/essential courses (24 Units), inclusive of bridging courses (12 Units)
• Elective courses (16 Units)
• Capstone project (12 Units)

Core/Essential Courses

These include 12 Units of bridging courses to strengthen computing foundations and 12 Units of courses needed to fulfil MComp curriculum requirements. Students must complete two compulsory core/essential courses (8 Units) — IT5001 and IT5003 — and choose four from any of the other courses.

Elective Courses

Students may select any four level 4000 or 5000 CS/IS courses offered by the School of Computing as elective courses. Students can take up to a maximum of two level 4000 courses, with the remaining courses at level 5000.

Capstone Project

The capstone project is aimed at allowing students to pick up practical software engineering and system design skills that are needed in the Infocomm sector. Students have the option to work with industry in a four-month industry internship or undertake an internal project with a School of Computing academic staff.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the NUS MComp (General Track) programme, students must meet the following requirements:

• Programme and/or Specialisation: Read and pass a total of 52 Units, comprising: 24 Units of core/essential courses, 16 Units of elective courses, and 12 Units of capstone project
• Course and/or Qualification: Of the four elective courses in the MComp (General Track) programme requirement: A maximum of two can be level 4000, and The remaining must be level 5000
• Grade Point Average (GPA): Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)

Fees

The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.

• Tuition: S$68,000.00 (excluding GST) / S$74,120.00 (including 9% GST)
• Application: S$109.00 (including 9% GST) Non-refundable and non-transferable
• Acceptance: S$7,412.00 (including 9% GST) Payable upon acceptance of offer Non-refundable and non-transferable Will be credited towards tuition fees
• Miscellaneous Student Fees: As published by Office of the University Registrar Payable every regular semester

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

The scholarships and financial assistance schemes presented here are examples of the kinds of funding from the University as well as third-party sponsors that might be available to eligible NUS Master's Degree (Coursework) programme students and applicants.

• NUS Master's by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate
• NUS Master's Degree by Coursework Tuition Fee Rebate
• SG Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate)
• Singapore Armed Forces Continuing Education (SAF CE) Master's Sponsorship Programme
• SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme
• SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Tuition Fee Subsidies

Programme at a Glance

• Intake and Application: Next Intake Aug 2026, Application Period 1 Oct 2025–31 Jan 2026

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