What is Political Science?
The famous philosopher Aristotle once remarked that "politics is the art of living together". Political science explores how political decisions and institutions, within and between states, make this possible. At NUS, we put the spotlight on Asian and Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Governance and Public Policy and the Government and Politics of Singapore.
As a student of Political Science, you will be encouraged to pursue your own interests and projects and you will be able to work with internationally prominent researchers and award-winning teachers. Our graduates are always in demand and go on to pursue successful professional careers in many sectors, including the civil service, education, business, finance, law and media.
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University of Geneva – Global Studies Institute – Spring semester 2025 – Seminar on Global Governance: the Art and Science of Negotiation
Since 2024, NUS has collaborated with the University of Geneva to participate in a diplomacy negotiation simulation, with the first simulation taking place in May 2025. During the event, students travel to Geneva for two days to discuss and debate a topic that changes each year. While in Geneva, students also get the […]
NUS leads Asia in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Achieves strongest performance to date, with all-time high of seven NUS subjects ranked among the global top three and a record 28 subjects in the global top 10.
NUS Open House 2026: From the future of learning to the pulse of student life
Prospective students turned out in force for the NUS Open House 2026, one of the University’s largest events of the year, with some 21,500 visitors packing University Town on 7 March for a first-hand look at the University’s distinctive academic programmes and its vibrant campus community.
NUS graduates demonstrate resilience in a cautious job market
NUS graduates continued to earn higher starting salaries and achieve strong employment rates, according to results of the Joint Autonomous Universities Graduate Employment Survey 2025.
