NUS proposes to increase tuition fees, for the third year running

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has submitted a proposal to the Education Ministry to increase tuition fees. It is awaiting the ministry's reply and would not comment on the nature of the proposed increases.

Yesterday evening, NUS said it was increasing financial aid for needy students. Bursaries for needy students will increase by S$4.5 million, bringing the overall aid amount to S$9.5 million, starting from the next academic year.

These are aimed at helping more than 1,100 needy Singaporean students at NUS. The money will be disbursed from August when the new school term starts.

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