Application Timeline
For international and other qualifications
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18 November 2024 - 19 March 2025
Submit an application before 19 March 2025 and standardised test score by 31 March 2025*.
AY2025-26 application closing date: 19 March 2025
2
March - May
Shortlisted applicants will attend an interview / test (where applicable).
3
March - July
Submit your actual final results within 3 working days after the release of the results.
4
May - July
Admissions decisions are released. Applicants who receive admissions offers in the 2nd window must respond by June 2025 (exact date to be announced).
* If your final exam results are not yet ready, submit your high school transcripts and predicted results.
General Requirements
Minimum Formal Education 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 2025 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 2025. Self-declared predicted scores will not be accepted. Only international qualifications listed can be considered for the purpose of admission to SMU's undergraduate degree programmes.
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Standardised Test Score Is Required (Any One) |
Please refer to "Minimum Standardised Test Scores Requirements" for more detailed minimum score requirements. 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. **Due to the COVID-19 testing restrictions, ETS has expanded the availability of at-home testing through the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition, and IELTS has launched the IELTS Online test for students. Both the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition and IELTS Online are acceptable for consideration of admission to SMU. |
Standard Test Scores Submission |
**Due to the COVID-19 testing restrictions, ETS has expanded the availability of at-home testing through the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition, and IELTS has launched the IELTS Online test for students. Both the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition and IELTS Online are acceptable for consideration of admission to SMU. |
Interview | Shortlisted applicants for courses other than Law will be interviewed. Shortlisted applicants for Law must take a writing test. After the test, only applicants who have been further shortlisted will be invited to an interview. Only shortlisted applicants who attend both the writing test and the interview will be further considered for admission. Click here for more information on this. |
Minimum Standardised Test Scores Requirements
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 application. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee applicants an interview and/or admission into SMU, as admission is on a highly competitive and selective basis.
- SAT/ ACT scores are valid for 5 years. For the 2025 admissions exercise, scores from tests taken before 19 March 2020 will not be considered.
- IELTS/ TOEFL/ C1 Advanced/ PTE Academic scores are valid for 2 years. For the 2025 admissions exercise, scores from tests taken before 19 March 2023 will not be considered.
Applicants are responsible for applying to take these tests and bear the full costs of these tests. Applicants must also submit a separate application for admission online by 19 March 2025, 11.59pm Singapore Standard Time.
For more information and registration procedures, please click the following links:
To apply to have your official test scores sent electronically to SMU by the testing agencies, please note the following institution/destination codes for SAT, ACT and TOEFL.
- SAT : 2861
- ACT : 5284
- TOEFL : 9014
- IELTS / C1 Advanced : There is no institution/destination code. When applying to have the official scores sent to SMU, please select Singapore Management University from the drop-down list of universities
A good pass in Mathematics at high school level.
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents must meet the MTL requirement. This requirement may be fulfilled through one of the following:
- a D7 grade for Higher MTL at Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level
- a pass in MTL 'B', or an 'S' grade for H1 MTL/ MTL-in-lieu, or H2 MTL Language and Literature, or H1 General Studies in Chinese at Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level
- a pass in MTL 'A': Literature, or MTL 'A': Language and Literature, or Language 'B' MTL at Standard or Higher Level at International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- a pass in MTL-in-lieu subject approved by Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore
- an exemption from MTL approved by MOE, Singapore
Successful applicants who have not met the MTL requirement will be offered Conditional Admission and are required to satisfy this requirement before graduating from SMU.
Applicants who have been away from Singapore’s school system for some 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 the 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 from applicants for MTL exemption. The application for MTL exemption will also not prejudice the evaluation of the application for a place in the university.
Apply and submit documents
All applications for admission must be submitted online.
- Please ensure that you are applying through the right category.
We welcome applicants, regardless of nationality, with international high school qualifications or other qualifications to apply.
Note: Applicants should apply under the "International/Other qualifications" application category if they have A-Level qualifications from UK (Cambridge, Edexel, AQA), and diplomas from LASALLE / NAFA / NIE. - Applications for Scholarships
Applicants who are interested in applying for scholarships can submit the details in the online application for admission. There is no separate application form for scholarships. - Do indicate in the application form if you have special needs.
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 asking applicants to indicate if they have any special needs. Applicants with such special needs are requested to complete this section.
- Take note of the important dates.
Academic Year 2025-26 Application Opening Date | 18 November 2024 |
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Academic Year 2025-26 Application Closing Date | 19 March 2025 (11.59pm, Singapore Standard Time) |
- Prepare yourself by having a thorough look at our sample application form.
To make sure that you don't miss out any details when applying, take a good look at our sample application form so that you know what information you need to prepare in order to fill the form up completely.
View Sample Form »
Check application status
You can check the status of your application online at Applicant's Self Service. You must have a User ID and Password that are both available at the time of making an online application for admission.
Accept the offer
It's easy to accept your SMU offer - just click on the relevant button on our Accept Offer page and follow the instructions on the website.
FAQ
For International Students
SMU will arrange for a visa to be issued should you require one to enter Singapore. The student's pass in-principal approval (IPA) letter that you will receive will include a single-entry visa. Please ensure that you have received the IPA letter before you leave for Singapore.
SMU Numbers
IT Helpdesk
6828 0123
Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre
Email: placement@smu.edu.sg
Office of Dean of Students
Email: deanofstudents@smu.edu.sg
Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre
6828 0786
Email: counselling@smu.edu.sg
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
Centre for Social Responsibility
6828 0676
Office of Campus Infrastructure and Services
6828 0343
Office of Finance
Email: studentloans@smu.edu.sg (Student Loans)
Office of Registrar
6828 0100
Office of Student Life
Email: studentlife@smu.edu.sg
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
6828 0980
Li Ka Shing Library
6828 0355
Kwa Geok Choo Law Library
6828 0635
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance and Fire Brigade
995
Non-Emergency Ambulance
1777
Police
999
Police Hotline
1800 255 0000
General Numbers
Local Directory Assistance
100
Immigration Enquiry Service
6391 6100
Flight Information
1800 542 4422
Taxi Booking Numbers
CityCab
6552 1111
Comfort Taxis
6552 1111
SMRT Taxis
6555 8888
TransCab
6555 3333
Premier Taxis
6363 6888
Prime Taxis
6778 0808
Yellow-Top Taxis
6293 5545
To facilitate a smooth administrative process in Singapore, please ensure that you have these items ready prior to your departure for Singapore:
- A valid passport for international travel with a validity of at least six months.
- A photocopy of the bio-data page of the passport
- Student pass In-Principal-Approval (IPA) Letter
- Form 16 – to be presented when collecting your student pass from ICA.
- Pre-enrolment medical report.
- SMU's Letter of Offer (printed copies from email are also acceptable)
- All original academic transcripts and educational documents. International full-time undergraduates must bring along their original high school results and/or transcripts, SAT I report etc. for verification at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at SMU upon arrival into Singapore. Official translations of documents are required if they are not in English.
- Other forms of personal identification, such as an identity card and birth certificate
- Six passport-sized photographs done in your home country (size: 35mm x 43mm)
- Letter or email confirming your accommodation plans in Singapore.
Singapore has one of the highest living standards in the South East Asia.
An international student in Singapore spends, on average, about S$750 to S$2,000 a month on living expenses. This amount will, of course, vary depending on your lifestyle and course of study.
Click here for information on the estimated living expenses in Singapore.
If you prefer to rent a private apartment, you can engage the services of property agents to help you with such arrangements. Please note that you would need to pay an agent fee if you engage their services. These are some of the things to look out for:
Rent This includes the rental amount of the unit, rental deposit, security deposit, administrative charges, agent fees for service rendered, etc.
Location Check whether the apartment or hostel is conveniently located and if public transport, grocery stores, food outlets or banks are easily accessible.
Period of lease The lease of a unit is normally for a year. Landlords of private apartments usually ask for up to three months' rent as deposit. However, short term lease is available but usually at a higher rental.
Others The cost of accommodation depends on several factors such as the locality, type of premises, size, furnishings provided, recreational facilities available, period of lease. Housing in Singapore is generally expensive, especially within the city.
Please note that the contract or tenancy agreement is solely between the student and hostel management or owner. Beware of scams:
- Make sure you visit the room or apartment for rent, and ensure that you thoroughly understand the contract or tenancy agreement before you make any commitments
- Never make any payment before that
- If in doubt, consult your peers, senior students and friends
Students may apply to stay at SMU’s Prinsep Street Residences (PSR), which is sought out for its diverse social, cultural, and academic programming, and its location at the heart of Singapore!
Specialist consultation, hospitalisation or surgery can be a financial burden for students. All SMU Undergraduates are covered under a Group Personal Accident Policy, and a Medical and Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Policy. Insurance premiums are payable annually. It is mandatory for all International Exchange Students to participate in this insurance scheme. The insurance fee is inclusive of other miscellaneous fees. Students will be instructed on the payment arrangements they are formally accepted to study at SMU.
Medical facilities in Singapore are of a high standard and are readily available. A visit to a General Practitioner (GP) usually costs around S$30. However, SMU students will only need to pay S$5 for each doctor’s visit at The Clinic @ Campus located at Basement 1 of SMU.
Singapore's public hospitals accept patients without a doctor or specialist's referral. Vaccinations are required only if you come from a yellow-fever area. You do not need to worry about malaria here as Singapore is not within the malaria zone
Yes, all SMU students are required to undergo a compulsory medical examination with The Clinic Group (TCG) in Singapore prior to commencing studies at SMU. You can check the matriculation website for the list of TCG clinics. It is strongly advised to check with the clinic beforehand as certain clinics with high crowd volume may take a few days to process the medical report.
SMU is located at the heart of the Central Business District and is very accessible via public transportation.
Address:
Singapore Management University
Administration Building,
81 Victoria Street,
Singapore 188065
By MRT – alight at Bras Basah Station (Circle Line)
By Bus – 7, 14, 16, 36, 111, 131, 162, 167, 171, 502, 518, 700, 700A
By Taxi - Taxi service in Singapore is easily available, convenient, and reasonably priced. If this is your first time in Singapore, you are strongly advised to take a taxi to your hostel from Changi Airport. Taxi bays are available at the Changi Airport arrival halls. Taxis are metered and fares start from S$3.20. A list of possible additional surcharges can be found posted in the taxis. For trips originating from the airport, there is a surcharge of between S$3 to S$5. Between midnight and 6 a.m., there is an additional surcharge of 50% of the fare shown on the meter. Tipping is not expected. Most taxi drivers are conversant in both English and Mandarin. If you are dissatisfied with the taxi service for whatever reasons, please note down the taxi number and time of boarding so that you can provide feedback to the respective Taxi Companies.
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