Welcome to the NUS College of Design and Engineering
Our vision is to be a leading college uniting creative minds to build a better future. To meet the needs of a rapidly-evolving and complex world, we have imagined and created a future-focused, interdisciplinary learning and research programme.
By fusing NUS' world-class Faculty of Engineering and School of Design and Environment, we aim to advance explorations, applications and professions in the fields of engineering and design.
This is where we forge new frontiers.
News Highlights
The latest news and happenings at CDE.
Research by CDE's Prof Florence Y. Y. Ling identifies key tools for boosting quality, productivity and competitiveness in the built environment sector.
Researchers at CDE develop innovative green energy technology to harness Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals.
CDE's Prof Chandra Sekhar and Assoc Prof Tham Kwok Wai discuss critical need for global indoor air quality standards to safeguard public health.
Awards and Achievements
CDE in the News
Research and Impact
Explore some of the key areas of research at the College of Design and Engineering
CDE Events
AkiVAL 2024
Feel free to download the digital booklet for the exhibition here. Formerly known as CityEx, AkiVAL 2024 is a celebration of the achievements of students in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Master’s Programmes from the past academic year. Organised by a committee of students from the DoA and TAS, this exhibition showcases the milestones and creative […]
NUS Cities at The World Cities Summit 2024
Join us at the forefront of addressing liveable and sustainable city challenges and exploring integrated urban solutions at this year’s World Cities Summit! Held biennially, this prestigious event brings together government leaders and industry experts dedicated to innovating for more livable and sustainable cities. Organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban […]
Form Follows Climate: Designing Climate-Resilient Schools
Research in science and technology over the past century have led to improvements in the overall quality of living, from better public health services, alleviating food precarity to enhancing human comfort within our built environment. The key attribution here is a more profound appreciation of our relationship with the natural and built environment, through exercising […]
Emergent Systems: An Exhibition of Design 6 Studio Works
“Emergent Systems: An Exhibition of Design 6 Studio Works” is a public exhibition of the BA(Arch) Year 3 student’s Design 6 Studio works. This year, students are invited to re-evaluate the role of systems in the increasingly complex field of architecture where a siloed approach is becoming irrelevant. The exhibition will display the works […]
Living Heritage through Religious Architecture and its Transformation
The Living Heritage through Religious Architecture and Its Transformation Exhibition is presented to you by Dr Imran Tajudeen, together with NUS Master of Arts in Architectural Conservation (MAArC) students, as part of their course module – AR5958D: Critical Heritage Approach to Conservation and Place. This exhibition comprises four religious sites in Singapore: The Cathedral […]
Asian Deans’ Forum 2024 – The Rising Stars Women in Engineering Workshop
Organised by Asia’s top engineering schools, the fifth edition of this workshop aims to bring together young women professionals in engineering disciplines from around the world. This includes scholars, researchers, and engineers interested in exploring and advancing careers in academia. The workshop will facilitate scientific and career-oriented discussions relevant to the development of women […]
NUS Chemical Engineering Students’ Perspectives
In this dialogue session, you’ll hear first-hand about what it’s like to be a Chemical Engineering student at NUS. Your seniors will share about our programme’s curriculum, campus life, overseas opportunities and other exciting experiences available to our students, giving you a comprehensive view of what our programme has to offer. You can also ask […]
Testimonials
Some words from CDE's community of future-focused thinkers and doers, including our students,
faculty, alumni and industry partners.
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