Computer-related courses a growing attraction for Singapore students

Department of Computer Science, Department of Information Systems & Analytics, News Media

Enrolment in computer-related courses at Singapore's institutes of higher learning has gone up, as Education Minister Ong Ye Kung said that NUS is projecting to admit around 900 students to NUS Computing, an almost 40 per cent increase over last year.

The Straits Times, 11 June 2018

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