Factors to Consider
Check your course pre-requisites and understand how your University Admission Score (UAS) is calculated before applying to local universities.
Factors to Consider
Subject pre-requisites
You should access the admissions websites of the universities to check the course pre-requisites. Some courses may require a selection test or interview.
NUS Pre-requisites Link
NTU Pre-requisites Link
SMU Pre-requisites Link
SUTD Pre-requisites Link
SIT Pre-requisites Link
SUSS Pre-requisites Link
Besides considering your H2 subjects, you will need to consider many factors like special programmes, facilities, curriculum content, etc. Please read more here.
University Admission Score (UAS) calculation
The universities select candidates based on their UAS, which is the sum of the rank points for subjects that are considered in the calculation of their UAS. The table below shows the corresponding rank points for each grade.
UAS Grading Scheme
Grade | H2 Subject | H1 Subject |
|---|---|---|
A | 20 | 10 |
B | 17.5 | 8.75 |
C | 15 | 7.5 |
D | 12.5 | 6.25 |
E | 10 | 5 |
S | 5 | 2.5 |
U | 0 | 0 |
To calculate your UAS or convert the IGP to a UAS, you can use this calculator (Credits: Manuel Gabriel Thomas and Shane Yeo from 2426): UAS Calculator
The UAS (for university admission in 2026) is calculated as follows:
For those who have taken their A-Level from 2025 onwards:
three H2 content-based subjects
GP taken in the same sitting as the content-based subjects
Pass in Project Work
Meet one of the following Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirement:
o A minimum of 'S' grade in H1 MTL or General Studies in Chinese or H2 Mother Tongue Language & Literature (MTLL) taken at A-Level
o Pass in MTL ‘B’ syllabus taken at A-Level
o A minimum of D7 in Higher MTL taken at O-Level
The maximum points for H2 and H1 subjects are 20 and 10 respectively. Maximum number of points is 70.
Your H1 MTL and/or the fourth H1/H2 content-based subject may be considered if it improves the UAS. (i.e. with and without the H1 MTL and/or fourth H1/H2 content-based subject.)
H2 Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) will no longer be considered in lieu of GP. If offered, H2 KI will be considered as a H2 content-based subject.
H3 papers taken at the A-Level examination are not considered in the computation of the UAS. Candidates who have taken H3 programmes may be considered for admissions under Aptitude-based Admissions (ABA).
For those who have taken their A-Level from 2024 or earlier:
three H2 content-based subjects
one H1 content-based subject
Project Work
GP taken in the same sitting as the content-based subjects
The maximum points for H2 and H1 subjects are 20 and 10 respectively. Maximum number of points is 90.
Your H1 MTL results may be considered if it improves the UAS.
Applicants who offered H2 KI can use it in lieu of H1 GP and the H1 content-based subject in UAS computation.
H3 papers taken at the A-Level examination are not considered in the computation of the UAS. Candidates who have taken H3 programmes may be considered for admissions under Aptitude-based Admissions (ABA).
NOTE: If you are applying in AY2026 and AY2027, your UAS will be computed based on 90 points and rebased to 70 points. If you are applying from AY2028 onwards, your UAS will be based on the revised computation method (i.e. 70 points based on 3 H2 content-based subjects and GP + Pass in Project Work and MTL).
To gauge if you meet the minimum Indicative Grade Profile (IGP) for each course, you need to compare your UAS against the 10th percentile IGP for the course. Please note that meeting the previous year’s grade of a course does NOT guarantee admission to that course for the next year. Other universities do not release an IGP as they select students based on a holistic criteria.
To calculate your UAS or convert the IGP to a UAS, you can use this calculator (Credits: Manuel Gabriel Thomas and Shane Yeo from 2426): UAS Calculator
Aptitude-based Admission (ABA)
If your UAS falls slightly below the 10th percentile UAS of the IGP i.e. 2.5 points, you may opt to apply via ABA.
Under ABA, the university will consider factors besides academic grades and admit applicants on other bases, including demonstrated ability and interest, work experience, leadership, community service and exceptional talent, subject to a minimum level of academic competence.
Note that all other universities adopt a holistic approach towards admissions, hence there is no need to set aside places for applicants under aptitude-based admissions.
NUS First choice Bonus Points Scheme
If your UAS falls slightly below the 10th percentile UAS of the IGP i.e. 2.5 points, you may continue to apply to NUS due to the First choice Bonus Points Scheme.
This scheme only applies for courses that do not require an interview or selection test.