NTU tops amongst Singapore universities with the most number of subjects in the global subject rankings

In this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, NTU has the highest number of subjects ranked, among universities in Singapore.

NTU has 43 subjects ranked in the global tables. Leading the way for NTU are six subjects in the global top 5, all of which are ranked No. 1 in Asia.

• No. 2: Materials Science
• No. 3: Library & Information Management
• No: 4: Communication & Media Studies
• No. 4: Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• No. 4: Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
• No. 5: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  

The rankings show NTU’s strengths in the high demand fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence where NTU is ranked 5th in the world and 1st in Asia, as well as 6th in Computer Science & Information Systems.

NTU has also continued to maintain its premier positions in its academic stronghold subjects both globally and in Asia. Materials Science (No 2 globally and 1st in Asia), Library & Information Management(3^rd globally and 1st in Asia), Communication & Media Studies (4th globally and 1st in Asia), Electrical & Electronic Engineering (4th globally and 1st in Asia) and Education (8th globally).

NTU now has 11 subjects in their global top 10s and a total of 35 subjects ranked in the global top 50s. NTU received recognition across both its emerging disciplines as well as for its established academic strongholds.

Other top-performing subjects include Chemistry (8th), Civil & Structural Engineering (9th) and Chemical Engineering (10th).

Three new subjects broke into the global Top 20 this year: Art and Design (19th), Accounting & Finance (20th), and Mathematics (20th).

QS Senior Vice President Mr Ben Sowter said: “NTU’s performance in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject highlights its continued strength across a broad range of disciplines. With 48 ranked entries, NTU is the most represented Singaporean university in this year’s rankings. It has 18 subjects in the global top 20, including second place in Materials Science and top-five positions in Data Science & AI, Mechanical Engineering, and Communication & Media Studies. These results reflect the university’s sustained excellence in research and education, its strategic focus on innovation, and its commitment to equipping graduates with future-ready skills.”

NTU’s 48 ranked entries include 43 subjects and five broad subject areas: Social Sciences & Management, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences & Medicine, Engineering & Technology, and Arts & Humanities.

This continued success reflects NTU’s commitment in equipping its graduates with the knowledge and skills to excel in their careers and drive meaningful societal impact through its focus on academic excellence, world-class faculty and interdisciplinary programmes.

NTU subjects in global top 20:

No.	Subject Name	QS Subject 2025 rank
1	Materials Science	2
2	Library & Information Management	3
3	Communication & Media Studies	4
4	Electrical & Electronic	4
5	Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing	4
6	Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	5
7	Computer Science & Information Systems	6
8	Chemistry	8
9	Education	8
10	Civil & Structural	9
11	Chemical Engineering	10
12	Environmental Sciences	13
13	Marketing	13
14	Business & Management Studies	14
15	Physics & Astronomy	16
16	Art & Design	19
17	Accounting & Finance	20
18	Mathematics	20