Singapore Management University Application for Admission

By | October 11, 2021

At SMU, we are committed to a holistic and aptitude-based admissions approach, where we look for students who have not only been successful academically but who possess qualities that we value. In addition to academic grades, we will look for evidence of these qualities such as aptitude, positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and communication skills, as demonstrated through leadership in co-curricular activities; impactful involvement in community service and volunteer programmes; significant awards and achievements in areas relevant to the course applied for; noteworthy involvement in work/internships relevant to the course applied for; as well as other relevant factors.

PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Accountancy

Bachelor of Business Management

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

Bachelor of Science (Computing & Law)

Bachelor of Science (Economics)

Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)

Bachelor of Social Science

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of 12 years of formal education with good passes in a national/international examination that is recognised for the purpose of admission. Applicants taking their respective high school examinations between January and May 2022 must submit/upload online their actual results within 3 working days after the release of the results. If your high school results are not known by the application closing date, please submit your predicted high school scores as attested by your school teacher/counsellor by 31 March 2022. Self-declared predicted scores will not be accepted. Please click here for a list of international qualifications that can be considered for the purpose of admission to SMU’s undergraduate degree programmes.
  • One of the following standardised test score is required : SAT, or ACT (American College Test), or IELTS** (Academic Test), or TOEFL**, or C1 Advanced, or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic). PTE Academic will take effect from 2022 admissions exercise.
  • Interview for shortlisted applicants. Shortlisted Law applicants must also take a writing test. Interviews and writing tests for shortlisted Law applicants are conducted in end-March to April. Click here for important information on this’

The minimum standardised test scores requirements (SAT / ACT / IELTS / TOEFL / C1 Advanced / PTE Academic) stated below will be minimally sufficient for applicants to make a competitive competition. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee applicants an interview and/or admission into SMU, as admission is on a highly competitive and selective basis.

Please note that applicants with international qualifications (including UK A-Levels) are required to take one of the standardised tests mentioned above by 19 March 2022, and submit the test scores by 31 March 2022. Tests taken after 19 March 2022 will not be accepted for consideration.

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Applicants are required to upload copies of the standardised test scores via Applicant’s Self Service after submitting the online application for admission. Applicants must also apply to have their official test scores sent directly to SMU by the testing agencies. You can apply to do when registering for these tests. Please do so early to avoid delay in application processing. SMU will verify your test results with the testing agencies when processing your application.

**Due to the COVID-19 testing restrictions, ETS has recently expanded the availability of at-home testing through the TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition. IELTS has launched the IELTS Indicator, an online English test for students who are unable to take the in-person test due to COVID-19 restrictions. The TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition and IELTS Indicator are acceptable for consideration for admission to SMU.

SAT /ACT/ IELTS / TOEFL / C1 Advanced / PTE Academic are not required for applicants with IB Diploma, and acceptable diplomas from LASALLE College of the Arts, NAFA and NIE.Minimum SAT / ACT / IELTS / TOEFL / C1 Advanced / PTE Academic or applicants applying to non-law programmesMinimum SAT / ACT / IELTS / TOEFL / C1 Advanced / PTE Academic Requirements for applicants applying to the Law programmeValidity of SAT / ACT / IELTS / C1 Advanced / PTE AcademicMathematics Requirement for Economics and Computer Science ApplicantsMother Tongue Language (MTL) Requirement

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applicants, regardless of nationality, with international high school qualifications or other qualifications to apply. Applicants with A-Level qualifications from UK (Cambridge, Edexel, AQA), and diplomas from LASALLE / NAFA / NIE should apply under this category.

All applications must be submitted online. Applicants who are interested in applying for scholarships can submit the details in the online application for admission. There is no separate application for scholarships.

SMU advocates for the rights of students with special needs, and regards them as equal, integral and contributing members of the student body. Our online application for admission has a section that ask applicants to indicate if they have any special needs. Applicants with such special needs are requested to complete this section.

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Academic Year 2022-23 application opening date : 16 October 2021

Academic Year 2022-23 application closing date : 19 March 2022, 11.59pm Singapore time

View a sample copy of the application form here

Submission of Supporting Documents

Step 1: Online Uploading of Supporting Documents (Compulsory)Step 2: Paper/Hardcopy Submission of Supporting Documents (Optional)Step 3: Application Fee

Application Procedure

After submitting your online application, you may click Applicant’s Self Service to do the following:

  • Upload your supporting documents
  • Print your Checklist Summary
  • View your application details
  • Apply for financial aid
  • Update your address, telephone numbers and email address
  • Make online payment for application fee
  • Make online payment for confirmation fee for matriculation
  • Check if your application fee/confirmation fee for matriculation have been received
  • Check if your supporting documents have been received
  • Check your application status/outcome.
  • Submit an appeal and check your appeal status/outcome
  • Upload your photo
  • Retrieve User ID and Password
  • Create/Reset Password

TUITION FEES

Our tuition fees are highly subsidised by the Singapore Government in the form of a Tuition Grant administered by the Ministry of Education. This makes studying at SMU affordable.

With the adoption of a fixed fee model, students are guaranteed that their tuition fees remain unchanged throughout the normal four-year duration of study at SMU. This provides students and parents a certainty in their financial planning.

Tuition fees for each new incoming cohort are subject to annual revisions and tuition fees mentioned are quoted in Singapore dollars (S$).

The tuition fees do not include the annual miscellaneous student fees, accommodation, living expenses and other student-related expenses.

» More information on living expenses for international students

Annual Tuition Fees for AY 2021/22 Entering Freshmen (Regular Term 1 and Term 2)

DegreeAnnual Subsidised FeesAnnual Non- Subsidised Fees
Singapore CitizensPermanent ResidentsInternational Students
Bachelor of Accountancy
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelor of Science (Economics)
Bachelor of Science (Computing & Law)
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)
Bachelor of Social Sciences
$ 11,450$ 16,000$ 24,500$ 44,770
Bachelor of Laws$ 12,650$ 17,700$ 27,050$ 47,320

Special Term Tuition Fees for AY 2021/22 (per course)
Special Term (or Term 3) for additional optional courses for students already enrolled for the regular term.

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DegreeAnnual Subsidised FeesAnnual Non- Subsidised Fees
Singapore CitizensPermanent ResidentsInternational Students
Bachelor of Accountancy
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelor of Science (Economics)
Bachelor of Science (Computing & Law)
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)
Bachelor of Social Sciences
$ 1,145$ 1,600$ 2,450$ 4,477
Bachelor of Laws$ 1,265$ 1,770$ 2,705$ 4,732

ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS STUDENT FEES

Miscellaneous student fees help to meet part of the costs of providing insurance, student activities, and IT services that are not covered by the tuition fee and grant. The fees are compulsory for all matriculated SMU students and will be charged in every Term 1 of each new Academic Year, together with the Term 1 tuition fees.

The table below shows the 2021 annual miscellaneous student fees. The fees are subject to change from year to year.

2021 Annual Miscellaneous Student FeesSingapore Citizens/Permanent Residents (After GST)International Students (After GST)
Student Activities
Insurance – Hospitalisation & Medical
Insurance – Personal Accident
IT Facilities
S$80.00
S$114.49
S$9.10
S$16.00
S$80.00
S$199.02
S$9.10
S$16.00
Total FeesS$219.59S$304.12

TUITION GRANT

The MOE Tuition Grant is a grant provided by the Government of Singapore to help students manage the costs of full-time tertiary education in Singapore. Eligible Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and international students enrolled in full-time undergraduate courses at the autonomous universities may receive it.

You are eligible to take up a Tuition Grant if you have not previously taken a Tuition Grant or received sponsorship/scholarship from the Government of Singapore to attain another qualification at an equal or higher level.

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens are automatically awarded a Tier A Tuition Grant, which is the highest level of tuition fee subsidy, when you commence your studies. Singapore Citizens thus pay the lowest tuition fees. There is no bond obligation.
  • Eligible Permanent Residents may choose to apply for a Tier B Tuition Grant only. Successful applicants are required to work for a Singapore entity for three years upon graduation.
  • Eligible international students may choose to apply for a Tier C Tuition Grant only. There is a limited number of Tuition Grants available for international students, and selection is competitive and based on merit. Successful applicants are required to work for a Singapore entity for three years upon graduation.

In addition, Permanent Residents and international students will need to apply for a Tuition Grant as part of their online admission application form. If you are offered a Tuition Grant together with your university place, you will also need to accept the Tuition Grant offer when you accept your place. After matriculating into SMU, you will need to register through the MOE TGOnline System and sign the Tuition Grant Agreement to complete the process.

Those who are not eligible or choose not to apply for the grant will pay the non-subsidised fees. By paying the non-subsidised fees throughout the course of study, they do not need to serve out the 3-year work obligation.

There are Tuition Grant implications for the following categories of students:

  • Applicants holding degrees from the publicly-funded Singapore tertiary institutions
  • Transfers within SMU or from the other publicly-funded Singapore tertiary institutions
  • Re-admitted undergraduates