SMU’s commitment to holistic admissions

We seek students who inspire their peers and professors

Strong Academics

Co-Curricular Involvement

Positive Attitude

Intellectual Curiosity

Critical Thinking

Strong Communication Skills

SOME THINGS THAT WE LOOK OUT FOR

Aptitude and Attitude

Do you push yourself out of your comfort zone and embrace new experiences in life?
Do you enjoy doing things that are different and meaningful?
What is your motivation in life?
How would you challenge yourself to do well in your university life?
Are you a self-starter? How have you tried to create meaningful change to your community?
How have you contributed to your community to make it a better place?

Intellectual Curiosity and Promise

How committed and interested are you in expanding your intellectual boundaries?
What excites you intellectually?
Do you actively seek opportunities that expand your perspective in creating new knowledge?
How open are you to new ideas and people?
How often have you challenged your current set of knowledge paradigm?

Communication and interpersonal abilities

What kinds of conversations excite you?
Do you enjoy asking questions and listening to others actively?
Do you enjoy expressing your viewpoints while accepting different perspectives from others?

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Select your pre-university or high school qualification

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels

Polytechnic Diploma from Singapore

IB Diploma

NUS High School Diploma

International and Other Qualifications

Transfer Applicants

Academic Calendar

Important Dates

Indicative Grade Profiles (IGP)

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Academic
Calendar

Important Dates

Indicative Grade
Profile (IGP)

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