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About Singapore Management University

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 to produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU’s education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative and project-based approach to learning.

Home to over 12,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises eight schools: 

SMU offers a wide range of bachelors', masters', and PhD 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. 


About Singapore Management University

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 to produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU’s education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative and project-based approach to learning.

Home to over 12,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises eight schools: 

SMU offers a wide range of bachelors', masters', and PhD 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. 


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6.5+
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1350+

9,343
81%
19%
2,233
42%
58%
615
40%
60%

Cost of Living

Accommodation
$19,580
Food
$4,020
Transport
$1,040
Utilities
$2,580

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
11,500 USD
International
24,600 USD

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Singapore Management University is one of the top public universities in Singapore, Singapore. It is ranked #=511 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2017
    #431-440
  • 2018
    #441-450
  • 2019
    #=500
  • 2020
    #477
  • 2021
    #511-520
  • 2022
    #511-520
  • 2023
    #561-570
  • 2024
    #=545
  • 2025
    #=585
  • 2026
    #=511

QS World University Rankings

  • 2017
    #431-440
  • 2018
    #441-450
  • 2019
    #=500
  • 2020
    #477
  • 2021
    #511-520
  • 2022
    #511-520
  • 2023
    #561-570
  • 2024
    #=545
  • 2025
    #=585
  • 2026
    #=511

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