Undergraduate

Why CDE?

CDE takes advantage of the natural synergies and growing convergence between the fields of Engineering and Design to offer a distinctive, interdisciplinary education. Exposure to real-world scenarios, broad domain expertise and cutting-edge research in your university education will empower you to thrive in your future professional roles

Future-focused <br>Curriculum </br>
Future-focused
Curriculum

Have greater control of your educational experience at NUS - whether you want to go broad, deep or both, in the fields of Design and Engineering.

Fusion of two <br> world class schools </br>
Fusion of two
world class schools

CDE brings together the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Design and Environment to co-create a distinctive engineering and design education with 15 undergraduate degree offerings.

Flexibility to go <br> deep, broad, or both </br>
Flexibility to go
deep, broad, or both

You can now pursue professional qualifications and go beyond your majors to be effective across different disciplines.

Problem based <br> pedagogies </br>
Problem based
pedagogies

Practical, hands-on learning so that you are equipped to meet the needs of a rapidly-evolving and complex world.

Discover Our Programmes

Choose from one of our 15 degree programmes

Architecture
Biomedical
Engineering
Chemical
Engineering
Civil
Engineering
Computer
Engineering
Electrical
Engineering
Engineering
Science
Environmental and Sustainability
Engineering
Industrial
Design
Industrial and
Systems
Engineering
Infrastructure
and Project
Management
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Landscape Architecture
Materials
Science and
Engineering
Mechanical
Engineering
Robotics and Machine Intelligence

Other Programmes

Engineering Scholars Programme
Innovation and Design Programme
Double Degrees and More
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How to Apply?
Scholarships and
Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Build Your Own Degree

A quarter of your degree will come from unrestricted electives. You can specialise, cross over to a minor or second major, or read interesting electives. Construct your own degree to build the world we need.

Enhance Your Experience

Join a unique educational experience where you read an exciting academic programme while living alongside your professors and peers.

Go for an international adventure, ranging from student exchange and summer programmes to overseas design immersions.

Embark on an internship with NUS’ strong network of industry partners to gain valuable real-world experience. Hone your skills to formulate problems, ideate and solve complex issues.