The Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing) achieves a historic milestone, debuting in the global top 10 for Nursing in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2025, ranking 8th in the world and 2nd in all of Asia. A truly remarkable leap of 12 places from the previous year, this achievement sets our position as a global leader in nursing education and research in stone.

Widely-referenced across the world, the QS rankings assess institutions based on key performance indicators, such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations per paper, research productivity and impact, serving as a critical benchmark for academic excellence and institutional standing on the global stage. 

For NUS, the latest QS rankings for 2025 highlight Singapore’s growing prominence in world-class education and research, with NUS securing top 10 positions in 22 subjects—the highest number in history. 

NUS Nursing’s rise in the rankings reflects an increasing recognition of our unwavering dedication to excellent education, research and clinical practice—through a rigorous and innovative curriculum, strong partnerships with healthcare institutions worldwide, and vast opportunities for all students and faculty that come through its doors.

What an electrifying start to our 20th anniversary celebrations! As we commemorate this milestone, NUS Nursing continues to uphold its commitment to nurturing compassionate leaders and courageous advocates, who shape the future of healthcare and beyond.