Application Timeline
For Polytechnic Diploma applicants
1
18 November 2024 - 19 March 2025
Submit an application
AY2025-26 application closing date: 19 March 2025
2
March - May
3
24 May 2025
Acceptance deadline (for 1st window offers)
General Requirements
The admissions requirements listed below apply to applicants with the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level qualifications. For applicants with A-Level qualifications from UK (Cambridge, Edexel, AQA, ) and other countries (Brunei, Sri Lanka, for example), please refer to Admissions Requirements for applicants with International Qualifications.
Acceptable Diplomas | A 3-year full-time Polytechnic diploma from
❌ Advanced diplomas / specialist diplomas / certificate courses cannot be considered for the purpose of admission. Find out more about the Indicative Grade Profile. |
Interview | Shortlisted applicants for courses other than Law will be interviewed. Shortlisted applicants for Law must take a writing test (to be held in person at SMU). 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. |
Other Requirements
Excellent O-Level grades, with an A1 or A2 grade in O-Level English Language. Polytechnic Diploma applicants with the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) qualification are welcome to apply if they have excellent N-level (Academic) grades with grade 1 in N-Level English Language.
Applicants who fall short of the above requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A good pass in Additional Mathematics at O-Level. Applicants who do not have this requirement can still apply for consideration if they have alternative Math content background. The School of Economics /School of Computing and Information Systems will make the final decision on admission respectively.
Apply and submit documents
All applications for admission must be submitted online.
- Early Application for Graduating Students
Graduating students are welcome to apply with their first 5 semester results. They are required to upload their final semester results online at Applicant's Self Service within 3 working days after the release of the results. - Please ensure that you are applying through the right category.
We welcome prospective students with acceptable diplomas from Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic to apply. - 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.
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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
Polytechnic Diploma Applicants
Yes, you can apply for admission, even if you do not have any GCE O-Level qualifications.
For the purpose of admission, SMU will consider acceptable polytechnic diplomas (except Advanced Diplomas/Specialist Diplomas/Certificate Courses) from the 5 Polytechnic institutions in Singapore (Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polyechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic). Such diplomas are typically done on a full-time basis over three years.
Both groups will not be disadvantaged. Final year students are required to submit their final semester results immediately when available.
You do not need to have a Certificate of Merit to apply for admission. You are welcome to apply as long as you satisfy the basic entry requirements.
Useful Links
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If you have submitted an application in this current application year, please use the Applicant’s Self Service functions to print your Checklist Summary, upload supporting documents, update your contact information, make online payment or check your application status.
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