A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading edge research with global impact and produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. It is known to be a pioneer in Singapore for its interactive and technologically-enabled pedagogy of seminar-style teaching in small class sizes which remains its unique hallmark. Singapore Management University (SMU) occupies a state-of-the-art city campus located in the heart of Singapore's civic, cultural and business districts.
Singapore has adoptes a national agenda on sustainable development and SMU has a specific focus on research in sustainability.
About Singapore
“Ditch the image of Singapore as a dull, sterile Utopia – scratch the surface and you’ll discover a strange brew of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western cultures, a rich social stew that’s anything but boring. Sure, the graffiti-free trains run on time, traffic jams are nonexistent and everyone looks clean-cut and wholesome, but who needs pollution, poverty and chaos? Singapore’s mouthwatering food is the number one drawcard. Pull up a pew at a hawker centre, crack open a Tiger beer and immerse yourself in a munificent range of Asian delights.” (Lonely Planet)
Practical Facts about Singapore Management University
Generally, students may take courses offered in any of the schools (from the undergraduate level and limited to course codes that are between 0xx and 4xx) except Business Study Mission. Nominated ITU students may be invited to apply for a scholarship called DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award administered by SMU. The International Coordinator will provide you with the application form in the event you are selected.
Number of places in Autumn
4
Number of places in spring
2
Minimum GPA Score
Not relevant
Language requirement score: (IELTS)
6.5
Language requirement score: (TOEFL)
550 PBT
213 CBT
79 IBT
Or any other English Language qualifications as determined by SMU
ITU students are exempted from taking a test.
Passed ECTS in the English language
Not relevant
ECTS-points or semesters required completed before nomination for BSc students
BSc students must have completed 60 ECTS before starting their studies at SMU
ECTS-points or semesters required completed before nomination for Msc students
Not relevant
ECTS activity requirements for obtaining visa
Students have to follow at least 7.5 ECTS to be able to study at SMU and to obtain a visa
Links
Website
Exchange Site
About Singapore
Google Maps
Useful facts about living in Singapore
- A coffee in a bar costs on average 10S$ (49 DKK)
- Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs on average 3751S$ (18,495 DKK)
- A monthly pass for public transport costs on average 120S$ (591 DKK)
- A beautiful sight in Singapore is the light show in the Gardens by the Bay at night. Users of Trip Advisor calls it a must see!
- One of the worst things for a Singaporean is to lose face. Respect and dignity is therefore very important in the Singaporean culture.