Admission Requirements
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Entry Requirements
Polytechnic Diplomas
Applicants, regardless of nationality, may apply with a diploma from one of the following polytechnics in Singapore:
- Nanyang Polytechnic
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Republic Polytechnic
- Singapore Polytechnic
- Temasek Polytechnic
Final semester polytechnic students can apply by submitting their results for the first five semesters of their studies. Results for the sixth semester must be furnished once available.
Please refer to the list of relevant polytechnic diplomas for the respective degree programmes and click here for programme-specific requirements.
Applicants with certain medical conditions may still apply for some programmes. Please refer to Health Requirements for more information.
Former or current students from the local Autonomous Universities — National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), or Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) — may also apply.
A Levels
Applicants presenting A Level qualifications may be considered for admission 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
Applicants submitting the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Levels must have obtained passes in at least two subjects at A/H2 Level and offered either General Paper (GP) or Knowledge and Inquiry (KI) in the same sitting.
In addition, 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.
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 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.
| SCHOOL | SC | PR | IS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government-funded | Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) | Required | ||
| School of The Arts | ||||
| Singapore Sports School | ||||
| St. Joseph’s Institution | ||||
| Methodist Girls’ School | ||||
| Privately-Funded-Schools | Hwa Chong International | Required | Not required | |
| St. Joseph’s Institution (International) | ||||
| Anglo-Chinese School (International) |
SC: Singapore Citizens / PR: Permanent Residents / IS: International Students
Applicants presenting an International Baccalaureate Diploma 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
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:
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.