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
Info Session: PhD at College of Design & Engineering, NUS | Scholarships, Application Tips, and Your Questions Answered
Considering a PhD in engineering, architecture or design? Join the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering for a one-hour online session on how to build a strong application, and how to fund it. You’ll hear from: – The Vice Dean (Graduate Programmes), on CDE’s PhD landscape and scholarship opportunities – Ten professors from the CDE Graduate Studies (Research) Committee, each representing one of our ten departments Who this is for: – Undergraduate students in their second year and above – Master’s students, whether by coursework or research – Researchers and working professionals considering a return to study Wherever you’re based, you’re welcome! the session runs entirely online. What you’ll take away: – What scholarship support is available, and what it covers – How to navigate the PhD application process, step by step – How to identify and approach a supervisor whose research matches your own – What admissions panels look for in a research proposal, and how to strengthen yours – A clear sense of what to prepare ahead of the August 2027 intake Date: 26 August 2026, Wednesday Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm (Singapore time, GMT+8) Format: Online via Zoom Register now to secure your place.
CDE Innovation Day 2026 Registration
CDE Innovation Day offers NUS students and researchers three tracks to grow ideas into real-world solutions and win funding support.
AkiVAL 2026
Singapore’s largest architecture exhibition is back again, featuring top students projects from the Bachelor’s of Arts (Architecture) and Masters of Architecture courses. The exhibition will display more than 200 amazing projects featuring the most beautiful architecture models and even some award winning architectural drawings.
M.Arch GradShow 26 – IDEK
The NUS M.Arch Graduation Show is an annual exhibition showcasing the design thesis projects of the graduating Master of Architecture cohort at the National University of Singapore. Planned and organised by the graduating students, the exhibition marks a significant milestone in their architectural education. Each thesis is the culmination of an intensive process of research, […]
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