Admission Requirements
SIT looks at your application holistically and evaluates your aptitude on more than just academics.
Your grades are important, but your work experience, co-curricular activities, and passion for your chosen field are just as important. If shortlisted, you’ll be called in for an interview. Come armed with ideas and enthusiasm.
Entry Requirements
- Polytechnic Diplomas
- A Levels
- International Baccalaureate
- International Qualifications
- Other Local Diplomas
- Adult Learners
- Programme-Specific Requirements
Health Requirements
We adopt a fair and inclusive approach to applicants, regardless of disabilities or medical challenges faced. Please disclose any relevant medical information when applying, so we may accommodate and support you throughout your time in campus.
All admitted students must take a medical examination and be certified as physically and mentally fit for your chosen programme. Learn more about Special Medical Conditions and Mandatory Medical Clearance for Health Sciences students.
International Baccalaureate
Applicants submitting the International Baccalaureate Diploma must fulfil the following requirements:
- Obtain a grade five in at least two Higher Level (HL) and one Standard Level (SL) subjects
- Obtain the IB Diploma
In addition, applicants must meet one of the following Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirements:
- A minimum pass grade for HL/SL MTL A: Literature
- A minimum pass grade for HL/SL MTL A: Language and Literature
- A minimum pass grade for HL/SL Language B
- A minimum D7 for the higher MTL paper taken at the ‘O’ Level examination
For those who are exempted from MTL, the MOE-approved subject-in-lieu will be considered as their MTL subject. Those who have not fulfilled the MTL requirement may still apply for admission. Their application will be reviewed without prejudice. However, if accepted, they will be required to (i) attain any of the minimum requirements as a private candidate, or (ii) attend equivalent courses conducted by pre-approved language schools before being allowed to graduate.
Applicants who have been away from Singapore’s school system for a few years and have not kept up with the study of their MTL or a language that can be offered as MTL-in-lieu may apply for MTL exemption. The MTL exemption application will be facilitated by universities as part of the university application, and the results made known to applicants who receive admission offers from the university. Please note that MOE does not accept direct applications for MTL exemption. The application for MTL exemption will also not affect the evaluation of the application for a place in the university.
International Students (IS) in Privately-Funded Schools (PFS) are not required to fulfil the MTL Requirement.
For programme-specific requirements, please refer here.
International Qualifications
Applicants presenting an International qualification, for example, Malaysia STPM, UEC, India Standard XII-CBSE, ISCE, Indonesia SMA UAN, Vietnam High School Graduation Certificate, or other qualifications not stated in the preceding groups above, may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Click here for the Application Guide (International Qualifications)
International Qualifications
Applicants presenting an international qualification from an overseas educational institute and who have completed at least 12 years of formal education, may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis for the following degree programmes:
Other Local Diplomas
Applicants who hold other local diplomas and qualifications equivalent to Year-12 formal qualifications may be considered for admission to selected programmes on a case-by-case basis. For programme-specific requirements, please refer here.
NUS High School Diploma
Applicants with the NUS High School (NUSH) diploma may be considered for admission to selected programmes.
In addition, NUSH applicants must meet one of the following Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirements:
- A minimum ‘S’ grade for the H1 or H2 MTL paper or General Studies in Chinese taken at the GCE A Level examination
- Pass in the MTL ‘B’ Syllabus paper at the A Level examination
- A minimum D7 for the higher MTL paper taken at the O Level examination.
For those who are exempted from MTL, the MOE-approved subject-in-lieu will be considered as their MTL subject. Those who have not fulfilled the MTL requirement may still apply for admission. Their application will be reviewed without prejudice. However, if accepted, they will be required to (i) attain any of the minimum requirements as a private candidate, or (ii) attend equivalent courses conducted by pre-approved language schools before being allowed to graduate.
LASALLE and NAFA Diploma
Applicants with LASALLE and NAFA Diplomas may be considered for admission to the design-related full-time degree programme – BFA in Digital Art and Animation.
SHATEC and At-Sunrice WSQ Diplomas
Applicants with SHATEC and At-Sunrice WSQ diplomas may be considered for admission to the full-time Food Business Management degree programmes. Applicants should have acquired at least six months of relevant work experience (in the food industry, either front-of-the-house or back-of-the-house, preparing 50% food from scratch), with a letter of recommendation from their employer or faculty. Additionally, applicants may also furnish proof of culinary portfolios or competitions which they have participated in.
BCA Academy Diploma
Applicants with relevant BCA Academy diplomas may be considered for admission to related full-time degree programmes. For details, please refer to the specific eligibility requirements on the respective degree programme pages or the relevant diplomas list.
Work-Study Diploma
Graduates of the Technical Engineer Diploma and the Work-Study Diploma from the Institute of Technical Education may be considered for admission to related degree programmes at the Singapore Institute of Technology, subject to meeting the admission requirements of the respective programmes.
Adult Learners
In line with SIT’s holistic and aptitude-based approach in assessing applicants for admission, the university duly takes into consideration relevant work experience of significant duration. As such, SIT will admit adult learners, alongside fresh school leavers, to our undergraduate programmes.
Aspiring adult learners who do not meet SIT’s minimum academic threshold marginally, but have impressive work experience and records, may be considered fairly under SIT’s aptitude-based admissions process. This allows a second chance for candidates who may not have excelled in the polytechnic, junior college, or other educational institutions, but have since done very well in real-work situations.
For programme-specific requirements, please refer here.
Career Conversion Programmes
(Formerly known as Professional Conversion Programmes)
The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) helps and supports mid-career Singaporeans in acquiring relevant training to be Diagnostic Radiographers, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists.
CCP applicants must apply to both SIT and Workforce Singapore (WSG) during the application period, in order to be considered.
View the respective programmes and more information on WSG CCP eligibility, process, and funding.
| CCP | DEGREE PROGRAMME | CANDIDATURE | CCP ELIGIBILITY, PROCESS, FUNDING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapists | Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Accelerated) | Full Time – 2 years, 8 months | WSG CCP for Allied Health Professionals |
| Occupational Therapists | Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Accelerated) | ||
| Physiotherapists | Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy | Full Time – 3 years, 8 months | |
| Occupational Therapists | Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy | ||
| Diagnostic Radiographers | Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography |
SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree
SIT also offers an apprenticeship degree scheme, known as the SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree (WSDeg), for selected programmes. This scheme caters to prospective students who are in-employment (i.e. employees of companies that are participating in the WSDeg scheme with SIT) and to those who are keen to alternate between working and studying, either on a term-in/term-out mode, or a work-day/study-day mode. More details are available here.
Continuing Education
Busy professionals and executives who are interested to develop their skills with some flexibility in the course offerings may wish to find out more on the wide variety of open courses offered by SIT’s continuing education arm, SITLEARN, ranging from one-day masterclasses to multiple-week short courses. More details are available here.
Programme-Specific Requirements
Some programmes have programme-specific requirements for application. Find out about the additional requirements below to ensure that you include all the required information in your application.
International Qualifications
Applicants presenting an International qualification, for example, Malaysia STPM, UEC, India Standard XII-CBSE, ISCE, Indonesia SMA UAN, Vietnam High School Graduation Certificate, or other qualifications not stated in the preceding groups above, may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Click here for the Application Guide (International Qualifications)
International Qualifications
Applicants presenting an international qualification from an overseas educational institute and who have completed at least 12 years of formal education, may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis for the following degree programmes:
- DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- Singapore Institute of Technology and DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Technology and University of Glasgow
- Singapore Institute of Technology and Massey University
- Singapore Institute of Technology and Newcastle University
- Singapore Institute of Technology and Technical University of Munich
- The Culinary Institute of America
SAT I and SAT II will be taken into account for admission purposes, where applicable.
Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Transfer of credits is also on a case-by-case basis for certain degree programmes.
Important Notes for International Students
International students who have successfully gained admission to SIT are required to pass the SIT medical examination and complete the ICA medical examination report for the issuance of a Student Pass. The ICA medical examination report must be submitted to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) upon the collection of the Student Pass. The original copy of the laboratory report for the HIV and the X-ray report must be attached to the medical report, only if the medical examination and testing are carried out overseas. At the time of submission, the laboratory reports must not be more than three months from the date of issue. Please refer to the ICA website for more information.
At present, there are very limited financial assistance schemes available for international students.