- The degree will be jointly awarded by Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich, TUM) and the National University of Singapore (NUS).
- According to several independent rankings, the Faculty of Chemistry of TUM represents one of the leading in Germany in terms of both research and education with more than 50 professors and their research groups covering diverse fields in modern chemistry.
- Through this, it provides great opportunities for interdisciplinary research programme and collaborations. Four Nobel Prize winners among the faculty members of Chemistry attest to a premium research level.
- One of these Nobel Laureates, Professor Robert Huber, was a member of the teaching staff of TUM Asia during the early years of the program.