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News & Events
Almost every week, members of Tembusu College are invited to meet and chat with guests - both local and international - through a variety of hosted events. There is a huge diversity of backgrounds amongst our visitors, who range from politicians to diplomats, artists, writers, poets, and academics. View our Calendar of Events, or select an event category on the left to find out more.
Our Events and Members of our community are also frequently featured by the Press and Media. Visit the Newsroom to read the reports.
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Ethos
Tembusu College’s motto The Home of Possibilities, means we value the development of each individual according to her or his own path through life. At the same time we are a learning community, which seeks to give students an intense experience in a nurturing environment. The college administers (and awards certificates for) the prestigious University Town College Programme (UTCP), which augments students’ regular degree programmes by emphasising breadth, critical thinking, and exposure to inter-disciplinary thinking. Our curriculum includes both seminars and out-of-classroom learning experiences.
The college is not themed. Diversity is an important part of our ethos, and we offer learning opportunities across a broad spectrum of interests. We do, however, have particular areas of strength, which are reflected in the backgrounds of our faculty.
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Education
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College Life
A home away from home, the Tembusu College community is 21 storeys of collegiate spirit known for its friendly, open, and welcoming culture.
Wake up or wind down through casual conversations with your Fellows and peers over meals at the Dining Hall. Sweat it out over sports at the Multi Purpose Hall. Huddle with like-minded individuals at one of the many Student-run Interest Groups or start your own. Let loose or let your creativity flow in the well furnished Student Spaces. Be our Student Partners and contribute to the College community.
Need career advice? Stressed? Need help on personal issues? Or simply want catch up with friendly members of our Residential Team? We're here for you.
Tembusu College is much more than a home; it's a Home of Possibilities.
Interested to apply to Tembusu College?
February 28, 2020

Faced with too many options? Not sure which Residential College to apply to? Fret not, here are some resources which you may find useful pertaining to Tembusu College!
- For an overview of Tembusu College: check out our college brochure
- Wish to find out more about the kind of modules offered in Tembusu College? Check out the lovely ModBooks designed and produced by our students:
- Junior and Senior Seminars offered by Tembusu College in AY2019/2020 Semester 1
- Junior and Senior Seminars offered by Tembusu College in AY2019/2020 Semester 2
- Ideas & Exposition Modules offered by Centre for English Language Communication in AY2019/2020 Semester 2
- Take a sneak peek into our activities on our College Instagram page, managed by our Tembusu Ambassadors
- We believe in allowing our students the space to create. Check out this video produced by our students to introduce you to Tembusu College, the Home of Possibilities – with endless opportunities!
- Here’s a tour of NUS University Town, where Tembusu College is located, led by our very own Tembusu ambassador Surya
- Have some time to spare? More videos can be found on our youtube channel!
Come join us and let Tembusu College be YOUR Home of Possibilities!
For more detailed information about admissions to Tembusu College, click here.