Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was established by an Act of Parliament on 1st July 1991. It has its origin in the former Nanyang Technological Institute (NTI) which was set up in August 1981 with the primary function of providing facilities for tertiary education and research in various branches of engineering and technology. It occupies the beautiful campus of the Nanyang University in Jurong.

The School of Communication and Information has various divisions including Division of Journalism and Publishing and Division of Electronic and Broadcast Media. The mission of the School of Communication & Information is to educate and nurture communication and information professionals and academics, to advance knowledge, and to serve society.