About the University
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is a research-intensive university in Singapore, established in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. It was founded in 2009 and offers undergraduate and graduate engineering, architecture, urban design, and technology programs.
SUTD has a unique interdisciplinary approach to education, where students are exposed to a broad range of subjects and are encouraged to collaborate across different disciplines. The university also strongly emphasizes design thinking and innovation and offers various programs and initiatives to support entrepreneurship and startups.
It has a diverse and international student body, with students and faculty from over 40 countries. The campus is located in eastern Singapore and features state-of-the-art facilities, including research labs, design studios, and prototyping workshops.
SUTD has been ranked highly in various international rankings, including the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It is also a member of the Global Alliance of Technological Universities, a network of leading universities focused on research and innovation.
Overview
Location: Tampines, Singapore
Type: Public Autonomous University
Founded: 2009
Tuition: S$29,900
Fun Facts
There are four 400-year-old structures at SUTD!
SUTD boasts a unique collection of ancient Chinese timber structures donated by international film star Jackie Chan. Comprising of a pavilion, a double-tier opera stage, and two Zhejiang houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties, these 450-year-old buildings were reconstructed from about 4,000 pieces and restored to their original glory by a team of 24 craftsmen from Suzhou, China. They now serve as an event and recreational space on the SUTD campus.
There’s a mountain named after SUTD
SUTD is the first university in Singapore to have a mountain named after it: Mount SUTD, a 6,056-metre peak in the Indian Himalayas. After months of tireless fundraising and rigorous training, including two training expeditions to China and India, a team of eight determined students from the SUTD Mountaineering Club conquered the virgin peak in 2014, earning them the right to name it.
For a decade, SUTD students have designed the Chinese New Year light-up at Chinatown
The annual Chinese New Year light-up at Chinatown has become a much-anticipated festival highlight. Each year, the precinct is adorned with hundreds of lanterns designed in collaboration with SUTD undergraduates. 2021 marked the tenth year of SUTD’s participation in the 880-meter-long display.
SUTD graduates have the highest starting salaries
According to the 2020 Graduate Employment Survey jointly conducted by SUTD, NTU, NUS, SMU, and SUSS, SUTD’s graduates were found to have the highest starting salary across all the surveyed universities – a mean gross monthly salary of $4,369, up from $4,235 in 2019. On top of that, 95.9% of SUTD’s fresh graduates found employment within just six months of completing their final examinations, with 50.3% of those in full-time permanent employment receiving two or more job offers.
SUTD Freshmore Asian Cross-curricular Trips (FACT)
At SUTD, learning extends beyond borders, and overseas opportunities are offered to all students, leveraging the world as their classroom. Students can expand their learning abroad as early as their Freshmore year through the SUTD Freshmore Asian Cross-curricular Trips (FACT). Students are encouraged to participate in one of the 39 summer programs, tapping into SUTD’s 45 partnerships with institutions across 15 different countries.
Academics
Graduation Rate: 85.4%
Retention Rate: 91%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Admissions
Average IELTS | 6.5 |
Average TOEFL | 90 |
College Board Code | 6532 |
Application Deadline | March |
Application Requirements
Academic Transcripts
Standardized Tests Scores
English Language Proficiency Scores
Essays
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Portfolio (Arts)
Rankings
Singapore University of Technology and Design is one of the top universities in Singapore, Singapore. It is ranked #151-200 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2022 and #432 in Best Global Universities by USNews.
Majors Available
Majors
Architecture and Sustainable Design
Engineering Product Development
Engineering Systems and Design
Information Systems Technology and Design
Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Minors
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Computer Science (CS)
Design Innovation, Ventures, and Entrepreneurship (DIVE)
Design, Technology, and Society (DTS)
Digital Humanities (DH)
Engineering Product (EP)
Engineering Systems (ES)
Healthcare Informatics (HI)
The Headmaster Student Experience
"I am currently a third-year student at SUTD, and I can confidently say that choosing this university was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The interdisciplinary approach to education at SUTD has allowed me to explore various subjects and develop a well-rounded skill set that will be valuable in my future career.
One of the things I appreciate the most about SUTD is the small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty members. I have been able to work closely with professors on research projects and coursework, and their guidance has been invaluable to my academic and personal growth."
Headmaster Student
Class of 2020
Famous Alumni
Ho Ren Hua - Founder and CEO of Thai Wah Group
Jonathan Lim - Co-founder of Jumper.ai
Gan Yi Shen - Founder and CEO of HistoIndex
Neo Kok Beng - Co-founder and CTO of Horizon Quantum Computing
Ng Jia Quan - Co-founder and CEO of Shiok Meats
Jocelyn Tan - Co-founder of Hopin Academy
Tay Jun Hao - Co-founder and CEO of Travel Wander
Reuben Ng - Founder and CEO of Alpha7
Jia Jih Chai - Founder and CEO of Geco Asia
Yeoh Chen Chow - Co-founder and CEO of Fave
Sources
Desk, Editor’s. "10 Things You Didn't Know about Sutd." SUTD. 20 Jan. 2023. Web. 4 Apr. 2023.
"How Singapore University of Technology and Design Produces Bold Game-Changers." Study International. 28 Apr. 2021. Web. 4 Apr. 2023.
"Singapore University of Technology & Design in Singapore - US News Best ..." Web. 20 Mar. 2023.
"Singapore University of Technology and Design." SUTD. Web. 20 Mar. 2023.
"Singapore University of Technology and Design." Top Universities. Web. 20 Mar. 2023.
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