Its 8000 or so faculty members are from over 70 nations, creating diversity and internationalism. Its state-of-the-art facilities, like The Hive, The Arc, The Wave, and symbolic natural landmarks like Yunnan Garden, are expressions of its devotion to blending human ingenuity with natural beauty.

Nanyang Technological University provides a range of disciplinary programs from undergraduate majors to research postgraduate degrees enriched by cross-disciplinary, experiential, and entrepreneurial modules. The campus hums with possibilities: collaborative internships, field studies, make-and-tinker labs, and innovation spaces that inculcate entrepreneurship into the curriculum.

Leading-Edge Research & Innovation in Action

Nanyang Technological University's cross-disciplinary research strengths continue to make international headlines, a testament to the institution as a science and innovation pioneer. One such eye-catching example is the recent success for its materials scientists who created the world's first sunscreen made from pollen from Camellia flowers.

The achievement offers protection that is as good as commercial sunscreens made with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide but is sustainable and coral-friendly. By combining environmental awareness and advanced science, it illustrates how research can produce real-world outcomes for both individuals and the environment. “Nanyang Technological University's spirit of collaboration opened doors I never thought my research would now shape policy outside the lab”, says Dr Jasmine Tan, Environmental Researcher.

These advances are underpinned by its robust research infrastructure, led by leading institutes such as the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, and Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. 

Collectively, they drive integrated solutions to pressing global issues in sustainability, climate resilience, and energy transformation. Beyond the pursuit of scientific breakthroughs, it proactively fosters next-generation innovation leaders through its Innovation & Entrepreneurship (NTU I&E) ecosystem.

Institutions like the NTU Entrepreneurship Academy and NTUitive offer training, mentorship, incubation, and financing. This guarantees that high-quality research is converted into startups, technologies, and policies that create a significant difference in industry and society.

Future Vision

Nanyang Technological University will continue to promote comprehensive student development within a dynamic and welcoming campus environment with varied housing, facilities, and inclusive programmes that promote well-being, leadership, and community participation.

“Living on that green campus transformed my approach to innovation and sustainability it remains central to my leadership today”, says Alan Ng, Social Entrepreneurship Fellow. Future plans see it expanding its global research presence, intensifying sustainability embedding, and developing innovation-driven education.

Through the strengthening of academic-industry connections, development of smart campus technologies, and growth of interdisciplinary collaborations, it is well-positioned to develop future-ready leaders and provide innovative solutions for regional and international environmental, technological, and social issues.