I work in the Ministry and I know that the preceding post cannot be further away from the truth. Many a times during a recruitment drive, there will be many job applicants for every position. It is customary for HR department to sift out the copious applications based on the academic qualifications and work experience, where the former is based upon the credentials of the University. Ivy Leaguers, Oxbridge and the likes of Imperial definitely lead the pack, followed by our local varsities. To be honest, SIM don't stand a chance, not even close...It doesn't even matter much if the SIM grads got first class honours.

Regarding the statement that a NUS graduand will not be hired for sure, it is technically right, due to the condition "for sure". Nothing is for sure. But if you look at the statistics, NUS is indubitably far more superior than SIM.

One can argue whether SMU business is better than the traditional powerhouses of NUS/NTU....or whether NTU engineering can beat NUS engineering...blah blah blah.

But if you compare SIM versus NUS/NTU/SMU....It is totally different league. Simply put, no chance at all.