Last Updated: 23 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Materials Engineering)

NTU's Materials Science Subject consistently ranks in the top of QS World University Rankings and US News Global Universities Rankings. A degree in Materials Engineering will provide relevant knowledge, technical and soft skills to prepare graduates for diverse roles in various industry sectors.

National University of Singapore
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years
Students with outstanding results may be eligible for exemptions of up to 3 selected first year courses. Course exemption for top local polytechnic students are on a case-by-case basis.

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Second Major in Business
  • Second Major in Data Analytics
  • Second Major in Entrepreneurship
  • Second Major in Medical Biology
  • Second Major in Pharmaceutical Engineering
  • Second Major in Sustainability
  • Second Major in Future Foods
  • Minor in Business
Field of study
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Sciences
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Clean Energy
  • Industrial Materials Engineering
  • Innovation and Intellectual Property
  • Materials and Artificial Intelligence
  • Materials and Sustainability
  • Medical Materials
  • Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
The specialisation will be reflected on the academic transcript. Student must complete minimum 15 AU courses from a particular specialisation area. Find out more.
Certification offered
Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering)
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/singapore-cambridge-gce-a-level

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Polytechnic Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/diploma-awarded-by-a-polytechnic-or-equivalent-institution-in-singapore

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International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-baccalaureate-diploma
NUS High School Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/nus-high-school-diploma
International and other qualifications
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-qualifications

Internship

Internship duration10 or 20 weeks
Internship timeframeYear 3 Semester 1 or 2

Internship is compulsory.

Work study option

B.Eng. Materials Engineering (single major) offers the Work-Study Degree Programme.

Overseas exposure programme

Non-compulsory.

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Materials Engineer
  • Corrosion Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Procurement Specialist
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Research and Development Scientist/engineer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NUS

You may register here.