NTU is ranked No.2 in inaugural Nature Index Young Universities list, and climbs US News & World Report ranking

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore is ranked No.2 among the world’s elite young universities that have excelled in producing high-quality research. The inaugural Nature Index Young Universities ranking that lists the world’s top universities aged 50 years or younger by their research performance is released today. In another ranking, NTU moved up 6 places to N0. 43 and took the top 5 spots in five subjects in the latest US News & World Report’s Best Global Universities Rankings. NTU also ranks third among Asia's best universities.

NTU President, Professor Subra Suresh said NTU has consistently delivered in terms of research output, innovation and teaching excellence.

Prof Suresh added, "“We have been very successful in attracting top talent from Singapore and from all over the world. This includes students, postdocs, faculty and staff. Our commitment to excellence in both education and research has also been strong. Furthermore, in order to have impact, we need to make sure that research and education not just lead to academic excellence, but that they also contribute significantly to society. That’s why NTU has taken major steps that have forged very successful and large-scale government and industry partnerships that are showing clear impact."