Established in
January 2000
Academic Programmes
Today, SMU comprises eight schools:
SMU offers a wide range of bachelors', masters' and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with the eight schools, and a growing number of executive development and professional programmes.
Our Students
10,137
full-time undergraduates*
3,416
full-time & part-time postgraduates*
Our Graduates
41,603
undergraduate and postgraduate alumni
* As of 19 November 2024
Global Diversity
SMU’s diverse international community creates a learning experience that transcends borders and bridges global views.
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%
international postgraduate students (non-Singapore citizens) from 51 countries*
9%
international undergraduate students (non-Singapore citizens) from 35 countries*
* As of 12 September 2022
Faculty
SMU has an emphasis on generating rigorous, high-impact, and relevant multi-disciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty collaborate with leading international researchers and universities from USA, Europe, China and India, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector, through its research institutes, centres and labs.
407
38%
33
*As of 3 January 2023