Become a doctor - tuition fees and scholarships for every programme

For students admitted to the PhD (IBM/QBM) programme at Duke-NUS, the following will be provided:

• A scholarship covering 100% of tuition and miscellaneous fees payable for the 4-year duration; and
• A monthly stipend for the 4-year duration of the PhD programme

Students admitted to the PhD (CTS) programme at Duke-NUS from Intake 2024 will be required to pay annual tuition fees of $28,840 along with Miscellaneous Student Fees.

For students admitted to the MD-PhD programme, tuition fees comprise two components, namely the government-subsidised MD programme and the non government-subsidised PhD programme.

For MD-PhD students admitted in Academic Year 2025-2026, annual tuition fees for the MD component are as follows:

• Singapore Citizens: SGD 50,050 (GST subsidy provided)
• Singapore Permanent Residents: SGD 66,150 (GST subsidy provided)
• International Students: SGD 93,400 (inclusive of GST) 

 
For the MD COMPONENT, depending on the year in which students embark on their PhD programme, students will receive either of the following:

 
For MD-PhD students entering PhD programme before AY2018:

1. A MD-PhD Pre-Research Scholarship, of equivalent value to the tuition fees paid (nett of any bursary and/or merit scholarship received) for the first 2 years of MD programme will be provided shortly after beginning their PhD; and

2. A MD-PhD Final Year Scholarship of equivalent in value to the tuition fees payable (nett of any bursary and/or merit scholarship to be receive) for their final phase of MD studies, will be provided in their final MD year.

For MD-PhD students entering PhD programme after AY2018:

Shortly before the start of their PhD studies, a MD-PhD Tuition Support Scholarship will be awarded covering MD out-of-pocket MD tuition fees paid during the first 2 years of as well as the final phase of MD studies.

 
For the PhD COMPONENT, MD-PhD students will receive:

• A scholarship covering 100% of tuition and miscellaneous fees payable for the 4-year duration; and
• A monthly stipend for the 4-year duration of the PhD.

To find out about the financial aid available, visit Information on Scholarship and Financial Aid Schemes.

Fees are payable at the course level. For the breakdown of course fees, please refer to the table below:

For SingHealth Staff Only

Applicants who wish to seek sponsorship for their MITM studies are required to:

1. Where applicable, put in your application for the NMRC Research Training Fellowship Grant, through your department/ACP; and

2. Seek the support of your employer with the understanding that the Department /ACP is agreeable to sponsor for your course in the event of an unsuccessful application under the NMRC Research Training Fellowship scheme:

a) Employer is required to duly complete the Corporate Sponsorship Form and applicant is to submit the form via email to financialaid@nus.edu.sg; and

b) A copy of the Corporate Sponsorship Form completed by their employer-cum-sponsor should also be provided to admissions@duke-nus.edu.sg to complete your online admissions application.

*Please submit this application during the official NMRC RTF application window

 
For All Applicants:
Applicants may refer to this page for Scholarships and Financial Aid Schemes offered by NUS.

 
Important to note:

1. SSG will only fund a course once for each eligible trainee and in the event, you have to retake a course, you will not be eligible for SSG funding again. 
2. Student Service Fee (SSF): Students are required to pay an additional SGD25.70 per semester. In the event that students do not take any courses that semester, they would not have to pay this fee. 
3. * For students who are supported by SSG funding, please note that if you have taken an SSG-funded course, you would be liable to pay back the SSG training grant plus the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) to NUS if you have received the grant for the course and fall into any of the following categories:
• Failure to fulfil a minimum attendance of 75% for the course 
• Premature withdrawal from the course 
• Failure to pass all prescribed coursework, examinations and/or assessments for the course 
4. Please note that the Tuition Fee and Student Services Fee (SSF) are non-refundable and non-transferable. 
5. All requests for withdrawal must be received 6 weeks before the start of the course. Late withdrawals will be subjected to payment of the FULL course fees. Any access to learning materials (online preparatory materials and course materials) will be considered as participation and no refunds will be allowed. 

Students are required to pay mandatory miscellaneous fees as listed on the NUS Registrar's Office website. These pertain to services not covered under tuition fees, such as health service fees. Please visit NUS Fees page for the latest miscellaneous fees.

There is no service commitment for PhD graduates.

If you have questions not addressed here or in the FAQ section, please contact us at financialaid@duke-nus.edu.sg.