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Celebrating
Yale-NUS Legacy

Explore the history of Singapore’s first liberal arts college and discover what made it so special.

You can read stories about this unique educational institution, explore the campus with the Virtual Tour and recollect the College’s major milestones on the timeline.

Three students gathered on a staircase in the library, focused on reading books, showcasing a collaborative learning environment.
A picturesque scene of the Yale-NUS College campus, highlighting its beautiful landscaping and inviting atmosphere.
Joanne Roberts sits with a group of individuals at a table in Café Agora, deeply engaged in a vibrant discussion.

Yale-NUS Stories

Read our series of illustrated stories recounting the College’s life and times.
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A Community of Learning
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A female professor in a white and blue dress is talking enthusiastically in the middle of the class. Students are seated at the two sides of the classroom.
A liberal arts education in Singapore
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Four Yale-NUS College students in blue Yale-NUS College t-shirt lying on each other’s stomachs, forming a square, on a grass patch.
What Must a Young Person Learn?
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Common curriculum books on a wooden table. The books include: The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, The Odyssey, The History of Sexuality, Bodhicaryavatara.
The Common Curriculum
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Two students in Yale-NUS t-shirts in the multipurpose hall in front of a white board with several pictures of sports teams. Right-most student is holding a rugby ball.
Student Activities at a Glance
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A male student on stage singing during Tape Days while a crowd of students watch him. Drums and microphone stands are present in the background.
The Arts - Music
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An aerial view captures the Elm College courtyard divided between a grassy lawn and a paved patio. On the lawn, two individuals relax on a blanket amid lush greenery. Nearby, others sit at tables on the patio, enjoying quiet moments under the shade of palm trees.
Residential Colleges
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A drawing depicting a diverse group of people enjoying conversations at Cafe Agora. There’s a Diversity Week poster at back.
Residential Curriculum
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Halcyon posing for a student photographer during graduation ceremony.
Symbolism
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Campus
Virtual Tour

Explore the College’s buildings, facilities and grounds with our Campus Virtual Tour.
A serene view of the Yale-NUS Library, featuring elegant architecture and cozy reading spaces.
Library
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A speaker stands on stage of Yale-NUS College Hall, with a large audience attentively listening and focused on his words.
Yale-NUS College Hall
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A serene garden featuring a pond and trees, set against the backdrop of Yale-NUS College buildings.
Outside Spaces
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A group of students eating and chatting in Cendana College dining hall.
Cendana College
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Student singing at Elm College courtyard during an event
Elm College
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Two students baking cookies in Saga College buttery.
Saga College
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