Why FASS?
A Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) education equips you with skills that will never go out of demand. Founded in 1929, FASS is one of the the largest faculties in the National University of Singapore, encompassing 16 Departments with a wide range of academic offerings in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Asian Studies and Language Studies. We offer an extensive range of degree options that spans 16 Departments and 21 Majors. Our curriculum strikes the perfect balance of breadth and depth, while maintaining a flexibility that empowers you to map your own journey. We have more than 200 Partner Universities spread across the world, from Asia to the Americas and Europe and guarantee that these overseas adventures will enhance your confidence, hone your problem-solving skills, and expand your worldview.
Hear from our Students and Recent Graduates!
Quick Facts
World Class Education
FASS is ranked 7th in the World in the Social Sciences, and 12th in the Arts and Humanities
(QS World University Rankings 2022)
Comprehensive Offerings
16 Departments catering to the strengths and passions to our students, with more than 700 modules on offer each semester
Teaching Excellence
400 award-winning faculty members committed to teaching excellence and advancing research frontiers
88% of FASS graduates find employment within 6 months of graduation.
Future-Ready
FASS graduates are equipped with skills that are disruption-proof. 88% of all graduates find employment within six months of graduation (MOE Graduate Employment Survey 2018)
International Partnerships
FASS has more than 200 Partner Universities globally, from Asia to the Americas and Europe. More than 7 out of 10 FASS students go on overseas learning experiences
Illustrious Alumni
FASS has produced tens of thousands of graduates since its establishment in 1929. Many have gone on to become respected leaders in Singapore, in both the public and private sectors
Programmes
With the guaranteed major scheme, you get to choose your major before the semester begins! Do check your emails periodically for a link to the portal that will allow you to indicate your preferred major(s). Subsequently, we'll pre-allocate the major's exposure (introductory) module for you to take in your first semester.
No worries if you haven't made up your mind — the flexibility of the FASS curriculum allows you change your major later in your candidature, or you may choose to not participate in this exercise, and only declare your major later.
Asian Studies
Humanities
Cross-Disciplinary Programmes (XDPs)
Languages
Why CHS?
The College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) is the enhanced undergraduate experience for students of the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS) and the Faculty of Science (FOS) at the National University of Singapore.
Scale of Impact
Taps and builds on the research expertise of two of the largest and most established faculties in Singapore.
Deliberate Curriculum Curation
A distinct interdisciplinary approach that emphasises the ability to draw connections, discover links and connect insights across disciplines.
Unparalleled Flexibility
Offers greater choice and unparalleled flexibility to pursue breadth and depth from more than 1,000 modules per academic year.
Testimonials
Himani Dharshini Vetrivelan
Economics, '22
The one thing that Himani Dharshini never expected to learn about when she entered university was herself.
The self-professed introvert confessed that, prior to studying at the National University of Singapore (NUS), she never saw herself as a leader. But her journey with NUS has shaped her into a person she never knew she could become.
Once she entered NUS, Himani was exposed to a whole new culture of freedom and flexibility. “It felt very liberating, like I didn’t have to restrict myself anymore,” Himani laughs shyly. “I could explore so many different options.”
Lim Qing Ru
Co-founder, Zopim
Philosophy, '08
“There are many different aspects to a tech start-up. There’s the technology itself, the operations, the marketing, the sales…you have to switch between these different gears and sometimes piece them together. Also, being able to explain complicated concepts in very simple terms is a key skill that one picks up when studying humanities.”
Susan Cheong
Managing Director & Head, Talent Acquisition Group, DBS Bank Ltd
“A broad-based, interdisciplinary education provides students the opportunity to extend their learning across disciplines. This span could help boost their creativity towards problem-solving.”
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS) is committed to environmental sustainability.
This e-brochure is part of our sustained effort to reduce waste and foster a culture of care for the environment among the NUS and broader community.
Social Sciences