How do you get to NUS UTown?
Emma Horne
Published Mar 03, 2026
How do you get to NUS UTown?
Visitors can get to UTown by:
- Bus. – NUS Internal Shuttle Bus D2 from Kent Ridge MRT Station. – Public buses 33 and 196 from Dover Road.
- Bicycle (where there is a dedicated cycling path parallel to the roads)
- Motor vehicles. – Via Dover Road.
- Or by foot from Kent Ridge Campus (where there is a sheltered walkway)
Where can I study UTown?
The Study / Ian and Peony Ferguson Study (UTown) Also located at the ERC in U-Town, The Study is located on the second floor while the Ian and Peony Ferguson Study is located on the third floor. Great for focus, these study rooms are arranged so that each student gets their own private space with dividers on each side.
How big is UTown?
The NUS University Town (UTown) opened in August 2011. Located across the NUS Kent Ridge campus, it was built on the site of a former golf course. This is where 2,400 undergraduate students, 1,700 graduate students and 1,000 researchers work, live, and learn in close proximity.
What is university town Singapore?
A little town set in a Cultural Hub Located in a modern setting in the convenience of a small town, University Town offers unique rooms with impressive views. It is the first of its kind in Singapore’s higher learning landscape.
Can public visit UTown?
Yes it’s grounds and most of the buildings are open to public from 8am to 6pm. Some parts of some buildings are restricted and need card access. Where is the nearest smiggle (stationery shop) showroom located near NUS?
Is NUS shuttle bus free?
NUS Internal Shuttle Buses are free of charge and will provide transportation around the Kent Ridge and UTown Campuses and between Kent Ridge and the Bukit Timah Campus.
How do I get NUS I3?
From NUS Bukit Timah Campus (Oei Tiong Ham Building) take NUS BTC2 and alight after 3 bus stops at BIZ2. Take the staircase 20m in front of you and you are at 29 Heng Mui Keng Terrace. The building is also referred to as I Cube or I3 building.
Where can I study near NUS?
Exam special: Seven great study spots in NUS
- Central Library – the Classic.
- Lounges at the Utown Residence and Residential Colleges* – study and play.
- Education Resource Centre (ERC) – something for everyone.
- Price George’s Park Reading Room*
- YIH Study Room – the one you forget about until exam season.
Is it hard to get into National University of Singapore?
NTU VS NUS: Eligibility Criteria In NSU along with good grades in all subjects demands about a 90+ score in TOEFL, 6.5+ in IELTS, 600+ in SAT, and about 62+ in PTE at an average. The Indian students do not have to give the entrance exam for the NTU.
How old is NTU?
Established in 1991, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has roots that go back to 1981 when its predecessor institution, Nanyang Technological Institute, was set up on the grounds of the former Nanyang University as a teaching university.
What is NUS acceptance rate?
NUS acceptance rate was 7% for the most recent class.
Is NUS university good?
It is hailed as one of the best universities in the field of engineering and technology ranking at the #4 in the QS World subject-wise ranking 2021 for its top-notch faculty and research centers and #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2021.