Application Timeline
For Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels applicants
October - March
Submit an application
March - May
By 24 May
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.
| Applicants with H1/H2 Level Subjects (current A-Level syllabus) |
Passes in at least
Other acceptable subject combinations include :
For the H2 and H1 content-based subjects, at least one content-based subject must be from a contrasting discipline. Click here for information on the Indicative Grade Profile.
Revised UAS Computation from AY2026 From AY2026, the following subjects will be taken into consideration for UAS computation: Note: From AY2026, H2 Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) will no longer be considered in lieu of GP. If offered, H2 KI will be considered as a H2 content-based subject. Admissions Requirement From AY2026, students will be required to obtain a pass grade in Project Work to be eligible for admission. More information can be found here. |
| Applicants with A/AO Level Subjects (old A-Level syllabus) |
Passes in at least 3 GCE A-Level subjects and General Paper. 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. |
| Interview |
Interview for shortlisted applicants. Shortlisted Law applicants must also take a writing test. Interviews/Writing Tests for shortlisted Law applicants are conducted in end-March to April. Click here for more information on this. |
Other Requirements
- GP / KI grade of A or B (H1 / H2 level syllabus)
- GP of B3 or better (A / AO syllabus)
Applicants who fall short of the above minimum requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A good pass in H2 Math or H2 Further Math or Additional Maths at GCE O-Level. Applicants who do not have this requirement can still apply for consideration if they have alternative Mathematics content background. The School of Economics makes the final decision on admission.
A good pass in H2 Math or H2 Further Math or H2 Physics or H1 Math. Applicants who do not have this requirement can still apply for consideration if they have alternative Mathematics content background. The School of Computing and Information Systems makes the final decision on admission.
The MTL requirement is a pre-requisite for admission into full-time publicly funded undergraduate degree programmes for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. This requirement may be fulfilled through one of the following:
- a D7 grade or better for Higher MTL at Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level. Please note that the IGCSE MTL First Language examination does not fulfil this requirement, or
- a pass in MTL 'B', or a S grade or better for H1 MTL, or H2 MTL Language and Literature, or H1 General Studies in Chinese at Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level, or
- an MTL exemption by MOE. The approval letter issued by MOE will have to be provided as a supporting document
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 think that they are unlikely to secure admission to SMU in 2024 are encouraged to consider retaking their A-Level examinations in 2024 as private candidates. For more details on registration, please visit Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) website at http://www.seab.gov.sg/
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 2024-25 Application Opening Date 16 October 2023 Academic Year 2024-25 Application Closing Date 19 March 2024 (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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FAQ
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level Applicants
If you meet the other admissions requirements, you will be offered Conditional Admission into SMU. You must fulfill the Mother Tongue requirements before graduating from SMU.
No, you will not be at a disadvantage.
Yes. You can apply for admission with results taken under the old syllabus.
If you did not pass your GP, you can still apply. We will take into consideration your performance in the other A-Level subjects on a competitive and selective basis.
SMU will consider your grades for three H2 content-based subjects and General Paper (GP) / Knowledge and Inquiry (KI) taken at the same sitting of the A-level examination. The H1 content-based subject and H1 Project Work (PW) subject can be of a different sitting.
If you wish to retake your A-Level exams, you will need to take all H2 content-based subjects and GP/KI again in one sitting.
As for the H1 content-based subject and H1 PW, you can choose not to retake and use the grades attained at the earlier sitting of the A-level examination.
However, if you decide to retake one or all of the H1 content-based subjects and H1 PW subject, the best H1 content-based subject and H1 PW grade will be taken into consideration.
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