Vision
Asia’s premier global city university
At the nexus of management, social sciences and technology
Driving innovations, transcending boundaries, transforming lives
Mission
Nurture a community of independent lifelong learners and change agents
Enable world-class researchers to address societal challenges
Harness partnerships to serve as gateway between Asia and the world
Transform lives to create sustainable futures
Asia's Premier Global City University
Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world-class research and teaching. Established in 2000, SMU generates leading-edge research with global impact and to produce creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy.
SMU's Education is known for its interactive, collaborative, and project-based approach to learning.
Home to over 13,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate professional, and postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises 2 colleges and 6 schools:
SMU offers a wide range of Bachelors', Masters', and Postgraduate degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with its schools, as well as in multidisciplinary combinations of these areas.
SMU emphasises rigorous, high-impact, multi- and interdisciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities around the world, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector. SMU's city campus is a modern facility located in the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business, government, and the wider community.
Photo: Aerial view of SMU Campus
SMU at a glance
Best Young University derived from QS World University Rankings 2024
Undergraduate and part-time postgraduate students
*As of 11 September 2023
Globally diverse faculty
*As of January 2023
2nd in Asia and 24th Worldwide
by QS 2024 Business Master’s Rankings
by QS 2024 Executive MBA Rankings
by QS 2025 Global MBA Rankings
THE Awards Asia 2025
- Teaching & Learning Strategy of the Year
at QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025
A diverse community that transcends borders and bridges global perspectives
Students
The University’s international students come from India, China, ASEAN countries, Europe, North America, Africa, the Middle East, Maldives, Japan and South Korea. SMU has over 300 partner universities spanning 50 countries for exchange programmes, giving students 100% opportunities to participate in a global exposure programme.
62%
9%
* as of 12 September 2022
Faculty
SMU focuses on producing rigorous, high-impact, multidisciplinary research on Asian issues with global relevance. SMU faculty collaborate with leading researchers and universities from the USA, Europe, China, and India, as well as business and public sector partners, through its research institutes, centres, and labs.
407
38%
33
* as of 3 January 2023
# non-Singapore Citizens and non-Singapore Permanent Residents
SMU Leadership
SMU’s leadership team drives the university’s strategic direction, fostering innovation, academic excellence, and global engagement while upholding our mission to develop leaders who create meaningful impact in business and society.
SMU Annual Report to Stakeholders
Read all about a year of progress and success at SMU. The concise review is divided into sections on SMU’s transformative education, impactful research and role as a city university, together with a Sustainability Report and Financial Review.
Browse through the AY 2024/2025 edition or download a past edition to read offline.
