MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN!
Dear students, alumni, colleagues, and partners of CDE,
It’s that time of year again at NUS when we prepare to welcome prospective students, their friends, family, and others to our campus.
We understand that the choices available can be overwhelming, which is why CDE strives to be both comprehensive and engaging. Our Admission Microsite is a launchpad that links directly to departmental sites and offers a wealth of resources, including videos on curriculum topics, student experiences, and even virtual tours of labs and areas of interest.
Join us online for our eOpen House on 2 March, and visit us in person for the NUS Open House on 8 March. This year, we are excited to feature a Robotics Fair where students, faculty, and alumni will join forces to showcase innovative robotics projects that have the potential to transform how we work, live, and play.
Our message is clear and consistent.
CDE departments and faculty are recognised among the best in the world. Our curriculum is designed with flexibility and innovation at its core. Students are addressing real-world challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and gaining hands-on experience. Our strength lies in our shared passion for making a meaningful impact. We are committed to helping our students achieve their full potential.
As one united CDE, we look forward to meeting our new cohort in the coming month!
Professor Teo Kie Leong
Dean
College of Design and Engineering (CDE)
HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
EDIC Project Showcase: INSPIRE 2026
Join us for an exciting showcase celebrating student creativity and innovation in CDE3301, CDE5311 and CDE5312! Explore projects spanning proof-of-concept development, human-centred AI, and interactive wearables. Meet the student teams, discover the ideas behind their creations, and experience live prototype demonstrations that bring a semester (or two) of experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation to life!
GEAR UP! for 3301
GEAR UP! for 3301 offers students a sneak peek at the exciting studios and industry projects available in CDE3301 in 2027. Meet project supervisors, explore interdisciplinary challenges and real-world opportunities, and discover projects that spark your interest. Connect with like-minded students and start forming your team for the journey ahead!
Webinar: Admissions for NUS Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) for August 2027 Cohort
Interested in pursuing a Master’s in Landscape Architecture at NUS College of Design and Engineering, or would like to learn more? Join us on 10 November for our MLA Webinar for prospective applicants, featuring the Programme Director, Dr Victoria Marshall.
Between Line & Form Exhibition
Between Line & Form is an exhibition of hand-drawn architectural sketches by Ar. Rene Tan, presented in conjunction with the RT+Q Drawing Prize at NUS. Spanning over 40 years, the showcase features lead-on-paper sketches, mechanical pencil on vellum, ink and Pantone on Mylar, pen parti diagrams, ballpoint design esquisses, and sketchbooks on loan from the National Archives of Singapore. These drawings trace a personal journey through observation, discovery, improvisation, and speculation. From “Covid Drawings” exploring interior space to “Otto Wagner Drawings” on proportion and detail, “Pantone Drawings” on light and shadow, “Travel Sketches” on place and memory, and “Sketchbook Etudes” tracking design ideas, each work embodies what Michael Graves called “tangible speculations.” Between Line & Form invites visitors to reflect on the enduring value of hand sketching in an increasingly digital design culture, and to appreciate the liberating journey between each line and the next.
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