Welcome 2026-2027 NUS Singapore MBA Applicants Join NUS chat | Add to my Schools | MBA Applicants WhatsApp Community Welcome to the central discussion thread for applicants targeting the National University of Singapore (NUS) MBA program for the 2027 intake . As a premier gateway to the Asian business ecosystem, NUS offers a highly dynamic 17-month transformative experience. Whether you are racing to hit the early application deadlines or pacing your submission for the final rounds, consider this thread your community hub to coordinate, share advice, and track milestones. What are people talking about right now? The "Influences" Deep Dive: Crafting the human side of your narrative for the 250-word prompt, isolating one or two core people, events, or environments that fundamentally shaped your mindset. The Career Transformation Blueprint: Compressing your professional milestones, explicit post-MBA short/long-term targets, and specific regional resources into a surgical 350-word "Why NUS" career pitch. The "Launch Your Transformation" Fit: Brainstorming how to present your leadership DNA, cross-border agility, and capacity to handle the program's signature experiential learning components. The New Video Assessment Stage: Exchanging notes on how to navigate the asynchronous video interview platform that follows shortly after submitting the main portal application. NUS MBA Deadlines 2025-26 Round Application Deadline Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 NUS MBA Essays 2024-25 Essay 1 How have people, events, and/or situations in your life influenced who you are today? (250 words/ 3500 characters) Essay 2 How do you plan to spend your time on The NUS MBA to transform yourself personally & professionally? Briefly describe your experience to date, and how this and The NUS MBA can help you achieve your mid and long term career goals. (350 words) Optional Essay Is there any additional information relevant to your application that you’d like to share with the Admissions Committee? (200 words/3500 characters) Reapplicant Essay Reapplicants need to complete this additional reapplicant essay. Please provide an update on any new aspects of your professional, international, academic or personal profile that would not have been included in your previous application. Please also explain your motivation for re-applying to NUS. (Max 300 words) NUS GMAT CLUB SPOTLIGHT KEY TAKEAWAYS 2026 Helen Chen (Admission Advisor), Li Xin (Outreach and Admissions), Simran (Alumnus), Satak (Alumnus) PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Nanyang Business School, part of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, offers a highly ranked MBA program. The Nanyang MBA is ranked 12th globally and 1st in Singapore for 2026, marking a significant rise from 32nd in 2024. The program emphasizes innovation, cultural dexterity, and sustainability, with sustainability deeply embedded in the curriculum. CLASS PROFILE The MBA program maintains a small class size of 70-80 students to foster peer-to-peer learning. The current cohort has achieved gender parity with 50% women and includes 15-20 nationalities. The average student age is 29, with most having around six years of work experience. Notably, 90% of the students are international, with 50% choosing to work in Singapore post-graduation. CURRICULUM & SPECIALIZATIONS The Nanyang MBA is customizable, offering a 12-month program that can be extended to 18 months with a six-month internship. Students can choose from specializations such as general management, marketing, and sustainability. The program includes a capstone module with a live consulting project called SPAN, which is a highlight for practical learning. CAREER OUTCOMES The program is recognized for strong career progression, ranked 8th globally. Graduates find opportunities in diverse fields, with 20% entering the tech industry, 15% in consulting, and 15% in finance. The school also offers double degrees with Waseda University, ASEG, and St. Gallen, enhancing global career prospects. ADMISSIONS INSIGHTS The admissions team looks for applicants with clear career intent and motivations. While the minimum work experience required is two years, most students have five to eight years. Applicants are advised to highlight quantifiable job achievements and avoid technical jargon in their applications. Application fee waivers are available by filling out a form to receive a promo code. NOTABLE Q&A A key question addressed was about the advantage of knowing Japanese for the Waseda double degree program. While not required, knowing Japanese can be beneficial for job prospects in Japan post-MBA. The program prepares students with a Japanese business language course. ADVICE FROM ALUMNI Alumni Simran and Satak shared their experiences, emphasizing the value of the SPAN project and the diverse cohort. They highlighted the importance of engaging in class discussions and participating in case competitions to maximize learning. UPDATE FROM DAY 2 SESSION (JUN 11, HELEN CHEN) - NOTE: SCHOOL IS NTU NANYANG • Average GMAT for admitted students: 625 • No tuition fee increase for the 2027 intake • APEC scholarship: 100% tuition coverage plus stipend for eligible students; merit scholarships cover 10-40% • Application portal for July 2027 intake opens August 2026, rolling admissions • Double degrees (Waseda, St. Gallen) carry no additional tuition fees • Career gaps should be explained with reasons and activities during the period NUS MBA Admission Stats 2024-25 Average GMAT 670 Average GRE 320 Work Exp. 72 months Acceptance rate ~20% View the full NUS Class Profile --> https://mba.nus.edu.sg/who-is-it-for/ NUS MBA Employment report 2022-23 Average Salary $77,109 Received offer in 3 months 93% Changed location 69% Changes industry 65% View the full NUS Employment Report --> https://mba.nus.edu.sg/career-development/

I plan to go into strategy or general management....

But i think 800 are spread across 2 campuses

Ultimately Singapore is a very small region smaller than even some cities in India, the opportunities are limited by geography, on top of that they have several colleges and graduates from all colleges need to get jobs in that place, plus graduates from all other places also compete for Singapore and UAE and HongKong posting. If you cannot have 6-8 months of post graduation unemployment, economically better to do an MBA from India, many options plus lot cheaper. You can do 100 type of analysis but if you don't have the confidence of being the top 10-30 in a class of 400+ Singapore is very difficulty. As far as employment reports are concerned, it's self reported and only reflects for those who filled it. So you have to take into account, unemployed people not filling it and people exaggerating their salary. PS: please verify the fact yourself.

One thing I would recommend ppl here to actively network on linkedin and share feedbacks about thier convo with NUS/NTU/SMU folks. Twice a week if we actively discuss this, it could help us all with our decision making. Also, don’t share the alumnus name here, just the feedback.