Ex-NMP asks how NUS ranks above CalTech in global university rankings

SINGAPORE: While most Singaporeans were likely to celebrate the National University of Singapore ranking eighth among the top universities in the world earlier this week, former Nominated Member of Parliament Calvin Cheng has a different take and was unafraid to say so.

Although Mr Cheng’s stint in Parliament ended over a dozen years ago, he continues to be active on social media and outspoken on local and global social and political issues. While his FB comment had its share of detractors, others agreed with him. A Reddit user explained that the ranking is heavily influenced by research but may not necessarily reflect “undergrad outcomes” and teaching quality.

“I have a lot more respect for the folks that made it into the likes of China’s Peking/Tsinghua, Korea’s SKY, India’s IIT, etc. than our local uni grads, even if we’re technically ranked ‘higher,’” they added.

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