| College of Design and Engineering |
The College of Design and Engineering builds on the convergence between the disciplines of engineering, architecture, and design to offer a distinctive interdisciplinary educational experience for our students and foster a cutting-edge multi-disciplinary world-class research environment for our researchers. At CDE we unite creative minds to address some of the most challenging problems in technology, sustainability, and the environment to build a better future. |
Our College provides comprehensive world-class multi-disciplinary graduate level courses and research programmes related to Design and Engineering. Our vision is to be a leading College, uniting creative minds to build a better future. We aim to inspire, innovate and transform the world by forging new frontiers in engineering and design. This is where we forge new frontiers.
Our graduate research programmes encompass 10 subject disciplines which include Architecture, Built Environment, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering & Management, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. In CDE, key research areas focus on pushing boundaries to achieve world‐class research excellence through the exploration and application of engineering, architecture and design to solve complex problems, as well as pioneering a unique model of interdisciplinary research that takes advantage of the natural synergies between these fields.
I hope your virtual visit to CDE will be a very fruitful and enriching experience for you. I encourage you to interact with my colleagues through this event. We look forward to connecting with you at our virtual open house!
Professor Wong Nyuk Hien
Vice Dean (Graduate Research Programmes), College of Design and Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
The BME degree programme aims to produce engineers who can contribute back to society through innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership. Graduates will be equipped with a strong foundation suitable for a flexible range of careers across R&D.
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Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
We offer a comprehensive selection of courses and activities for a distinctive and enriching learning experience. You will benefit from the opportunity to work with our diverse faculty in a cosmopolitan environment.
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
If you are fascinated by a particular topic and have the curiosity to push the boundaries of knowledge, embark on a journey of scientific discovery under the expert supervision of our acclaimed academics, and prepare yourself for a career in research.
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
ECE is inarguably the driving force behind most modern inventions. Computer technology and the world wide web are two ECE related inventions that have evolved rapidly and revolutionalised our world.
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Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management
At ISEM, we strongly believe that knowledge should not be confined to the classroom; and students should experience first-hand how what they learn can make a difference in an organisation.
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Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science at NUS is amongst the top in the world according to the QS World University Rankings by subject in 2022. Materials Science and Engineering is a discipline that enables the creation and application of materials.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Department is characterized by excellence in education, research and innovation for a changing world. We nurture Mechanical Engineers, to provide leadership and innovative solutions to technological challenges, benefiting society.
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Department of Architecture
The problem sets in our research-driven studios revolve around key and strategic issues facing Asian countries. Anticipating new demands and new kind of cities that will emerge throughout Asia, we address critical issues in design explorations.
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Department of the Built Environment
The Department traces its roots to the Department of Building and Real Estate which was established in 1969. The rebranding heralds the dawn of a new era which firmly anchors the department at the forefront of Built Environment education and research.
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