Our Mission
To contribute to society through the advancement of knowledge and learning in the humanities and social sciences.
The FASS mission comprises three parts. It emphasizes:
- Advancement of knowledge through research.
- Advancement of learning through education.
- Service to society.
Our Vision
The FASS will be distinguished in education, research, social commitment, and the vibrancy of its community.
It will:
- Be a leading centre of research, and the leader in Asian Studies;
- Offer outstanding education in the humanities and social sciences, attracting the best students;
- Be home to an intellectual community with strong social commitment, eliciting pride and belonging from its students, staff and alumni.
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The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) was one of the first Faculties to be established in the University, with its origins dating back to the founding of Raffles College, which began classes in 1928.
Today, the FASS is one of the largest Faculties in the National University of Singapore, with more than 5,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students. It is supported by some 350 faculty members and 150 administrative staff.
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