SMU graduates are highly sought after by top employers locally and internationally. In the 2023 Joint Graduate Employment Survey (GES) conducted by SMU and the other Autonomous Universities, our graduates again emerged with one of the best starting salaries and strongest employment rates in Singapore amongst all Singapore government-funded universities:
$4,891
Mean monthly (starting) salary of SMU graduates - Highest amongst universities surveyed!
92.3%
of SMU graduates secured employment within 6 months of their final exams - highest in Singapore!
1 in 2
SMU graduates received 2 to 5 job offers.
7 in 10
SMU graduates secured employment EVEN BEFORE graduation.
How Smu Prepares You For Your Career
Industry Talks
Deepen your understanding of various subjects with regular talks and lectures by industry leaders.
Internships
SMU encourages all students to get a taste of working in different industries to gauge your interest and aptitude in a particular career. All SMU students complete 1 ten-week internship before graduation.
Career Coaching
SMU has a dedicated Career Centre, open five days a week, offering counselling and job matching services. Every student is paired with a career coach from day one. It’s never too early to start planning your career!
