A world leader in diverse disciplines
NTU’s steady rise on the world stage is confirmed by the latest global subject rankings.
NTU is ranked among the world's top universities, a reflection of its strength in high-impact research. It is known for many fields, from Electrical & Electronic Engineering to Artificial Intelligence, which are ranked first and second in the world, respectively, in one recent subject ranking.
US News & World Report Best Global Universities Subject Rankings
In this ranking, 14 NTU subjects hold the No. 1 spot in Singapore, with 10 of them ranked among the world’s top 5.
| Subject | Global rank |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 1 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| Engineering | 2 |
| Materials Science | 2 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 4 |
| Energy & Fuels | 5 |
QS World University Rankings by Subject
NTU has the most ranked subjects among Singapore universities, with 43 subjects placed among the world's best. Six subjects are ranked among the global top 5 and No.1 in Asia.
| Subject | Global rank |
| Materials Science | 2 |
| Library & Information Management | 3 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 4 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 4 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
