Nanyang University

Nanyang University
南洋大學
MottoPeople, Progress and Productivity
TypePrivate
Active1956–1980
(Merged with the University of Singapore to form the National University of Singapore)
FounderTan Lark Sye
Location
1°20′33.9526″N 103°40′57.0083″E / 1.342764611°N 103.682502306°E / 1.342764611; 103.682502306
CampusUrban; 500 acres (2 km2)

Nanyang University (南洋大學) was a private university in Singapore between 1956 and 1980. During its existence, it was Singapore's only private university in the Chinese language. In 1980, Nanyang University was merged with the University of Singapore to form the National University of Singapore (NUS). It was not until 2005 that another private school in Singapore, SIM University, was established.