NUSElectrical and Computer EngineeringNational University of Singapore

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Sep 1, 2026).

Official sources are the final authority

Statement of purpose

Uploaded with the GDA3 research application.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 2

Two referee reports per CDE research application checklist.

Research proposal

Required supporting document on the CDE research application checklist.

Academic transcripts

With degree certificate/scroll; English translation if needed. Upload via GDA3.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or equivalent. CDE research how-to-apply: bachelor's with at least Second Class Upper Honours or equivalent expected for EngD/PhD or research scholarships. ECE department notes a Master's degree is normally required for PhD admission.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Ability to pursue research in the proposed field of advanced study in electrical and computer engineering. Master's normally expected for PhD candidature.
IELTS: 6.0 overall; Required if undergraduate instruction was not in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 85 overall; CDE graduate research admissions minimum for tests on the 1-6 scale.; Required if undergraduate instruction was not in English (CDE research admissions guidance).
GRE: Optional; CDE research how-to-apply encourages GRE; strong quantitative/verbal/analytical GRE evidence strengthens the application. Some NUS graduate materials list GRE for PhD programmes—confirm current GDA3 policy for ECE.