# School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
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**Parent**: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide
The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at hosts research and education activities in the [Mathematical Sciences](/spms/about-us/mathematics) and .
Click on the links below to explore our , our ,
our [community of faculty, students, and staff](/spms/about-us), and the [latest happenings in our School](/spms/news-events).
Our School is organized into two divisions: the [Division of Mathematical Sciences](/spms/about-us/mathematics) and the [Division of Physics and Applied Physics](/spms/about-us/physics).
Our community consists of over 70 faculty members, 50 administrative staff, 180 research staff, 750 undergraduates pursuing our , and 230 postgraduate students.
[Click here to learn more about us](/spms/about-us), including the awards that have been won by our , , and .
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[### Mathematical Sciences
The Division of Mathematical Sciences covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance.](/spms/about-us/mathematics)
[### Physics and Applied Physics
The Division of Physics and Applied Physics covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics.](/spms/about-us/physics)
[View Our Undergraduate Brochure](https://ebook.ntu.edu.sg/spms-undergraduate-brochure-2026)
We offer undergraduate degree programmes (BSc) and graduate programmes (PhD and MSc) in the [Mathematical Sciences](/spms/about-us/mathematics),
[Physics, and Applied Physics](/spms/about-us/physics).
Click on the link below for more details about our different programmes, as well as special educational opportunities such as the [Co-Operative Education Programme](/spms/admissions/undergrad/work-study-degree/co-operative-education) and [Making and Tinkering courses](/spms/admissions/undergrad/making-and-tinkering).
[Explore Our Programmes](/spms/admissions)
[### Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Explore the degree programmes offered by the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences](/spms/admissions/undergrad/degree-programmes)
[### Graduate Programmes](/spms/admissions#grad)
[### Virtual Tour of SPMS](https://virtualtours.ntu.edu.sg/spms/spmstour/)
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[### Discovery poised to help detect dark matter and pave the way to unravel the universe’s secrets
Published on
03 Nov 2025](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/news-events/news/detail/discovery-poised-to-help-detect-dark-matter-and-pave-the-way-to-unravel-the-universe-s-secrets)
[### NTU Professors appointed Principal Investigators at the Quantum Sensing Centre
Published on
30 Oct 2025](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/news-events/news/detail/ntu-professors-appointed-principal-investigators-at-the-quantum-sensing-centre)
[### 31 SPMS Researchers Among the World's Top 2% Scientists in 2025
Published on
13 Oct 2025](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/news-events/news/detail/31-spms-researchers-among-the-world's-top-2--scientists-in-2025)
[### Realising a polariton condensate in a synthetic moiré superlattice
Published on
29 Sep 2025](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/news-events/news/detail/realising-polariton-condensate-in-a-synthetic-moiré-superlattice)
[### Improving the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells
Published on
08 Sep 2025](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/news-events/news/detail/improving-the-efficiency-and-stability-of-perovskite-solar-cells)
[### Dirac Particles Violating Energy Conservation
Published on
30 Jun 2025](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/news-events/news/detail/dirac-particles-violating-energy-conservation)
[### Next-Gen Nuclear Fusion: Microwave Diagnostics Design
Published on
09 Jun 2025](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/news-events/news/detail/next-gen-nuclear-fusion--microwave-diagnostics-design)
[### The Elusive High-Tc Superinductor: A Leap Toward Scalable Quantum Hardware
Published on
05 Jun 2025](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/news-events/news/detail/the-elusive-high-tc-superinductor--a-leap-toward-scalable-quantum-hardware)
[### Estimating Uncertainty in Neural Networks
Published on
27 May 2025](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/news-events/news/detail/estimating-uncertainty-in-neural-networks)
[### Tracing Waves Through Plasma: Beam Tracing for Stellarators
Published on
16 May 2025](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms/news-events/news/detail/tracing-waves-through-plasma-beam-tracing-for-stellarators)
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Conferences & Seminars
### [2 to 6 March] Special PAP Lecture Series by Prof. Gerhard Klimeck
Everyday, 6 Mar 2026, 1.00 AM-4.30 AM
SPMS-LT1 (SPMS-04-07)
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Conferences & Seminars
### From Geminals to 2D-Block Pair Unitary Coupled Cluster: Going Quantum
06 Mar 2026
04.30 PM - 05.30 PM
MAS Executive Classroom 2 (SPMS-MAS-03-07)
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Conferences & Seminars
### Real Time Exploration of Allosteric Communication: Experiment, MD, and Low-Dimensional Modelling
09 Mar 2026
04.00 PM - 05.00 PM
MAS Executive Classroom 1 (SPMS-MAS-03-06)
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Conferences & Seminars
### Machine Learning with Equilibrium Propagation
17 Mar 2026
03.30 PM - 04.30 PM
SPMS-LT5 (SPMS-03-08)
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### The Tokamak Density Limit : from Microscopics to Macroscopics
19 Mar 2026
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
MAS Executive Classroom 1 (SPMS-MAS-03-06)
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Our researchers are working on numerous exciting topics, such as [devising new encryption algorithms](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/science/2019/03/12/ntu-professors-win-international-cryptography-competition/), [using machine learning to tackle difficult quantum physics problems](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/science/2020/10/30/quantum-reservoir-processing-harnessing-machine-learning-for-quantum-physics/), and much more. Click on these links to read about our latest breakthroughs in and .\
[### Mathematics Research](/spms/about-us/mathematics/research)
[### Physics Research](/spms/about-us/physics/research)
#### Recent Research Highlights
[### How Twisting Light-Matter Systems Creates New Topological Effects
Nanyang Assistant Professor Su Rui and team have successfully demonstrated twist-induced non-Hermitian topology of exciton-polaritons in a liquid-crystal filled CsPbBr3 perovskite microcavity at room temperature.\
23 Jan 2026](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/science/2026/01/23/how-twisting-light-matter-systems-creates-new-topological-effects/)
[### Reviving Spin Control in Two-Dimensional Light–Matter Hybrids
Professor Timothy Liew and team showed controllable exciton-polariton spin switching using layered WS₂ microcavities, advancing room-temperature spin-optronics.\
19 Dec 2025](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/science/2025/12/19/reviving-spin-control-in-two-dimensional-light-matter-hybrids/)
[### Discovery poised to help detect dark matter and pave the way to unravel the universe’s secrets
Prof Baile Zhang and team engineered a medium where light travels one-way in 3D networks, simulating axion electrodynamics.\
3 Nov 2025](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/science/2025/11/03/discovery-poised-to-help-detect-dark-matter-and-pave-the-way-to-unravel-the-universes-secrets/)
The SPMS experience doesn't end when you step out of the lecture theatre or tutorial room. We have a vibrant student community with numerous events and activities to explore. Incoming freshmen get to enjoy an exciting [Orientation and Transition programme](/spms/students/orientation) organised by a team of dedicated staff and student volunteers.
Our team is dedicated to giving all students the support they need for a
happy and rewarding university experience. We also provide resources
to assist SPMS students in starting their future careers.\
[Explore Student Life @ SPMS](/spms/students)
As a proud SPMS graduate, you will always be a part of our community. We host a variety of alumni events throughout the year, from movie nights to social mixers.
It's never too late to take the opportunity to get back in touch with your former course-mates, and chat with your favorite professors!
[Reconnect With Us Today](/spms/alumni)
Safety is an integral part of life and work at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and we are committed to ensuring that all research and educational activities are performed in a safe and proper way.
All faculty, students, and staff are required to be familiar with our established safety procedures and requirements, which are available for reference on this site. Click on the link below to read about our , [emergency procedures](/spms/safety/emergency-preparedness), [risk
assessment processes](/spms/safety/risk-assessment), and more.\
[Visit the SPMS Safety Portal](/spms/safety)
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