SMU graduates are highly sought after by top employers locally and internationally. In the 2025 Joint Graduate Employment Survey (GES) conducted by SMU and the other Autonomous Universities, our graduates again emerged with stellar employment outcomes!

Mean gross monthly (starting) salary of SMU graduates - highest across unis surveyed!

$5,100

Mean gross monthly starting salary exceeds $5,100.

SMU graduates secured employment within 6 months of their final exams - highest in Singapore!

More than 9 in 10

SMU graduates secured employment within 6 months of graduation - HIGHEST across all Singapore universities!

SMU graduates received 2 to 5 job offers.

Close to 1 in 2

SMU graduates received 2 to 6 job offers.

SMU graduates secured employment EVEN BEFORE graduation

More than 6 in 10

SMU graduates received job offers EVEN BEFORE graduation.

How SMU Prepares You For Your Career

Industry Talks

Industry Talks

Deepen your understanding of various subjects with regular talks and lectures by industry leaders.

Internships

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

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!