Every student deserves safe place to learn and grow in. Singapore is still a conservative country. That said, it doesn’t mean that LGBT in Singapore should be discriminated against or denied the right to high-quality education. It is important for students to be able to express themselves freely. Many universities share the same sentiment. These LGBT-friendly universities are here to support promising students throughout their academic journey.
LGBT-friendly Universities in Singapore |
Inclusivity Ratings |
School Facilities Ratings |
Total Score |
Yale-NUS College |
9 |
9 |
9/10 |
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) |
9 |
8.5 |
8.7/10 |
National University Singapore (NUS) |
8.5 |
9 |
8.7/10 |
National University of Singapore Faculty of Law |
8.5 |
9 |
8.7/10 |
College of Alice and Peter Tan (CAPT) |
8.5 |
8.5 |
8.5/10 |
Singapore Management University (SMU) |
8 |
9 |
8.5/10 |
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) |
8 |
8 |
8/10 |
Tembusu College |
8.5 |
8 |
8.2/10 |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) |
9 |
8.5 |
8.7/10 |
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) |
8.5 |
8.5 |
8.5/10 |
Yale-NUS College
Score: 9/10
Yale-NUS College was founded through a collaboration between the National University of Singapore and Yale University.
Yale-NUS College has a community of LGBT students called The G Spot. This emphasizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive space for all students. It is a safe space for students to express themselves and raise awareness on issues that touch on sexuality and gender.
Highlights
- Guidelines and protocols to protect LGBT students
- Dedicated LBGT community called The G Spot
- Competitive University
Where
16 #01-220, College Ave. West, Singapore 138527
Contact
- yale-nus.edu.sg
- +65 6601 1000
- publicaffairs@yale-nus.edu.sg
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
Score: 8.7/10
The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is the first university to specialize in applied learning.
SIT has a community of LBGT students known as Q-Space. It is a peer support group for all students that are members of the LGBT community. Those that are not part of the community but want to show support are also welcome to join in on their activities.
Highlights
- Member of the Inter-University LGBT Network
- A community of LGBT students called Q-Space
Where
10 Dover Drive, Singapore 138683
Contact
- singaporetech.edu.sg
- +65 6592 1189 | +65 6592 1190 (Fax)
National University Singapore (NUS)
Score: 8.7/10
The National University Singapore (NUS) is ranked among the top global universities.
NUS gives its students high-quality education by providing them with a safe learning environment. One example of this safe environment is QueerNUS, the university’s organization for LGBT Singapore students. This organization is student-run and acts as a voice for all the LGBT students of NUS.
Highlights
- A safe learning environment for LGBT students
- QueerNUS – university organization for LGBT students
Where
21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077
Contact
- nus.edu.sg
- +65 6516 6666
National University of Singapore Faculty of Law
Score: 8.7/10
Law school is an important milestone in a student’s life. Naturally, students prefer a law school that is not only academically exceptional but a safe learning environment. The NUS Faculty of Law exposes students to a wide range of subjects taught by experienced professors. Also, they protect their LGBT students by providing them with safe spaces to freely express themselves.
Highlights
- Inclusive Law School
- University-supported LGBT-friendly spaces
Where
469G Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259776
Contact
- law.nus.edu.sg
- +65 6516 1305
College of Alice and Peter Tan (CAPT)
Score: 8.5/10
The College of Alice & Peter Tan (CAPT) is a residential college at the National University of Singapore.
CAPT encourages students to be aware of social issues and find ways to help with them. One such issue is creating an LGBT-safe environment for students. EnCAPTsulate is a community of LGBT students in CAPT. It is a venue to discuss issues on sexuality, gender, inclusion, and diversity.
Highlights
- EnCAPTsulate – university’s LGBT community
- Education focuses on engaging with the community and social issues
Where
8 College Ave. E, #B1-50, Singapore 138615
Contact
- capt.nus.edu.sg
- +65 6601 2350
- capt@nus.edu.sg
Singapore Management University (SMU)
Score: 8.5/10
Singapore Management University (SMU) is recognized as the paragon of high-quality research and education.
SMU has over 12,000 students across all of its programs. These students are well-protected and provided with safe learning spaces. One of these safe spaces is ‘Out to Care’ – the university’s community for LGBT students. They unconditionally support and offer encouragement to students of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Highlights
- ‘Out to Care’ university LGBT community
- Business focused university
Where
81 Victoria St. Singapore 188065
Contact
- smu.edu.sg
- +65 6828 0100
- enquiry@smu.edu.sg
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
Score: 8/10
The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is a private education institute. SIM believes that all students should have access to diverse high-quality education regardless of status, gender expression, sexual orientation, and race. SIM has crafted an open and positive environment for LGBT students. Students can study and explore their heart’s contents.
Highlights
- The friendly and positive learning atmosphere
- Private institute
Where
461 Clementi Road, Sim HQ, Singapore 599491
Contact
- sim.edu.sg
- 6246 6746
- pdel@sim.edu.sg
Tembusu College
Score: 8.2/10
Tembusu College is part of the Inter-University LGBT Network. Tembusu College welcomes students from all walks of life. They have a community called tFreedom that maintains a diverse and inclusive environment. tFReedom also regularly prepares inclusive events for Singapore LGBT that all students can join.
Highlights
- Member of the Inter-University LGBT Network
- Focuses on teaching good values to students
Where
28 College Ave. E, #B1-01, Singapore 138598
Contact
- tembusu.nus.edu.sg
- +65 6601 2150
- tembusu@nus.edu.sg
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Score: 8.7/10
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) promotes equality for all students. This university is a member of the Inter-University LGBT Network. They have a community of students called the NTU Kaleidoscope that tackles discrimination and similar social issues. They give LGBT students a platform to voice out their issues.
Highlights
- Promotes equality
- Member of the Inter-University LGBT Network
- NTU Kaleidoscope community
Where
50 Nanyang Ave. Singapore 639798
Contact
- ntu.edu.sg
- +65 6791 1744
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
Score: 8.5/10
Nanyang Polytechnic has many student support services in place. This LGBT university is blanketed with a comfortable and safe atmosphere. They provide students from all cultures, gender identities, and races with the same high-quality education. Their high reputation is not only due to their expertise in Digital Media and Information Technology but also due to the support they provide to students.
Highlights
- Many student support services
- Safe learning environment
- Specializes in Digital Media and Information Technology
Where
180 Ang Mo Kio Ave. 8, Singapore 569830
Contact
- nyp.edu.sg
- +65 6451 5115
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