Working adults who did not previously have the opportunity to obtain an undergraduate degree can now benefit from a world-class university education through the enhanced Elevate @ SMU scheme. 

Students admitted under the Elevate @ SMU programme will take their full-time undergraduate degree programme together with other SMU undergraduates. They will also have access to additional benefits and support measures, such as university integration programmes, personalised academic counselling, an enhanced peer support network, and more. Elevate @ SMU students with relevant work experience and professional achievements are eligible for additional course exemptions.

Eligibility criteria
  • Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
  • At least 25 years old in the year of matriculation at SMU or have at least four years of full-time working experience. Singapore National Service can be considered as part of the four years of working experience.
  • Does not already have a Bachelor's degree at the point of application
  • Must meet the admissions requirements and qualification set for pre-university or high school graduates
Personal Statement

From the 2024 admissions exercise, the personal statement is no longer required in the SMU application form. 

Instead, applicants are encouraged to make full use of the four short-response questions (Quick Takes) within the application form to share more with us.
Referee Reports Up to two (2) referee reports may be submitted by your referee(s). Submission is optional but strongly encouraged. Click here to download a sample of the referee report.
Interviews Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Applications Applications opened on 16 October 2023 and close on 19 March 2024 (Now extended to 22 March 2024, 11.59pm, Singapore Standard Time). Click here to apply.
Tuition Fees and Financial Matters

Please click here for details of the tuition fees.

As with all other SMU undergraduates, students enrolled in the Elevate @ SMU scheme are eligible to apply for financial assistance and merit scholarships. In fact, close to 40% of all incoming students every year will receive a scholarship or financial award. Please click here for more details.

Any Questions?

For further assistance, you may contact Ms Mabel Heng at mabelheng@smu.edu.sg and we will be happy to help.

 

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“Overall, I think SMU is a lot more adult learner friendly compared to other offerings. Previously, I was invited for focus group discussions specifically targeting us adult learners. I never thought I would be asked to join such a session as I honestly do not think that any educational institution in Singapore cares about us. We are definitely not the ’model student’ that an education institution wants to feature, so it feels really nice to feel heard and valued here in SMU.”

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Tan Xue Wen, Rayner
Year 1, SMU Merit Scholar
School of Computing and Information Systems