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Founded in 1955, Nanyang University was the first and only Chinese university established outside China.

The idea of establishing a Chinese university was first mooted by Mr Tan Lark Sye on 16 January 1953. On 23 March 1953, the Hokkien Huay Kuan donated 523 acres of land for the university. Mr Tan himself donated S$5 million. His call for the establishment of the Chinese university received enthusiastic support from communities all over Southeast Asia.



https://www.ntu.edu.sg/about-us/history

I agree the buildings are an eyesore...................