The Nanyang Technological University is a national research university in Singapore and is the second oldest autonomous university in the country. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private land-grant research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
| Nanyang Technological University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7 Out of 10 | 9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 26 QS World University 2024 # 32 Times Higher Education 2024 # 19 QS World University 2023 | # 1 QS World University 2024 # 2 US News 2024 # 3 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 13 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 36 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 101 for Law by QS World University 2020 | # 1 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 4 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -49 PG Programs -41 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -48 PG Programs -41 Doctorate Programs -30 |
| Acceptance Rate | 20.0 % | 8.5 % |
| Exam Score | GRE updated-318 IELTS-7 TOEFL-100 | GRE updated-310 IELTS-7 PTE-65 SAT-1510 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 13869 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 13843.1 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 705 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 57590 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 57590 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24390 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | NTU’s Class of 2022 earned higher salaries, with a mean gross monthly salary of $4,443 for fresh graduates in full-time permanent employment. Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: MBA: $81,000 Masters in Finance: $73,000 BBA: $57,000 Bachelor (other): $63,000 | #1 Graduate employability QS rankings (2020) |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed Submit English language proficiency test scores Complete program specific requirements | Letter of recommendations (two, preferrably from teachers of subjects maths and science or humanities) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | MIT Sloan School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.4/10 Read 3 reviews | - |
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| General Facts | Nanyang Technological University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1981 | 1861 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 3:1 |
| Male:Female | 52% Male, 48% Female | 54% Male, 46% Female |
| Location Facts | NTU has 2 campuses in Singapore. The main campus is a 200-ha residential, garden campus located in the south-western part of Singapore, near the Jurong West Extension area. NTU's second campus is located at NTU@one-north, right next to the Biopolis, Singapore's biomedical research hub. | Lying between central and kendall squares across Charles River from Boston’s Back bay. Small instituition with close knit student body postioned to collaborate and contribute to neighbors |
| Library | NTU Library provides seamless access to information, knowledge and library services which support the learning, teaching and research needs of the NTU community. It comprises seven libraries managed by the Office of Information, Knowledge and Library Services. The library has 810,453 print books, 1,184,946 e-books, access to 271 databases, 68,240 audio-visual files, 118,760 periodical materials etc. | More than 5 million items, with over 21,000 MIT theses |
| Campus Life | NTU Singapore is home to an inspiring community of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. NTU’s cosmopolitan campus buzzes with cultural, social, intellectual, sporting and recreational activities all year round. Beyond academics, students have a host of opportunities to work on ground-breaking ideas, engage in discussions with peers from across different disciplines, forge networks for personal and professional development, and even opt for an overseas adventure. | Over 450 co-curricular organizations, Society for Women Engineers, LGTQ+ community, Black stuents union, 33 varsity sports, The Tech (student newspaper), The Byte (graduate student publication), religious organizations, around 43 sororities, fraternities and independent living groups. |
| Hostel | #Double room Hall 1 rent/month - $285 #Single room Hall 1 rent/month - $420 | #Rooms - $10430 #Rooms - $8000 |
| Famous Alumni | Major Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono – Indonesian National Armed Forces, Chief of Operations in Kostrad, son of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Masagos Zulkifli – Minister for Social and Family Development, and Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC | 85 Nobel laureates, 58 National Medal of Science Winners, 29 National Medal of Technology and Innovation Winners |
| City Life | A metropolitan city-state known for its towering skyscrapers and cosmopolitan culture, Singapore is an amazing place to live and explore. Ranked as Asia’s most liveable city and the world’s third best, it is one of the safest in the world. Being a global financial centre, with a consistently stable government, and a burgeoning technology hub, the city is a much sought after educational destination for international students. You haven’t lived the true Singaporean life, if you haven’t been on a commute in the city’s popular subway, also known as the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). Spanning 152.9 kilometres and connecting more than 113 stations, the Singapore MRT is the fastest, easiest and the safest way to get around the city.Whether it’s hanging out with friends in the evening, grabbing your breakfast in the morning or completing your class assignments during the day, Singapore has a slew of cafes that not only offer lively ambience and mouth-watering snacks and beverages, but also provide free Wifi, making them a go-to place for students and professionals to work and relax. Singaporeans love to participate in sports and adventure activities. As a sports enthusiast and thrill-seeker, you’ll have myriad places to get your adrenaline fix. Being an island destination, Singapore is well known for its wide range of water sports such sailing, snorkelling, kayaking and water-skiing. Reverse bungee jumping, indoor skydiving and Formula One racing are a few other unique outdoor experiences worth having in Singapore. | Cambridge- city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts; City is part of the Boston metropolitan area; home to a huge student community; Average salaries offered within the state are up to 97,5000 USD; Famous tourist attractions: Charles River, Harvard Square, Mount Auburn Cemetery, MIT Museum, CambrdgeSide, John Harvard Statue, Sanders Theatre; Unemployment rate- 2.1% (Dec 2019) |
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