Application
Application Timeline
Applicants can choose to pursue the EngD programme under a full time or part time mode. There are two intakes per academic year, in January and August every year.
Timeline for January Intake
| Online Application Period | 1 Jun to 31 Oct |
| Interview & Admission Consideration | By 15 Nov |
| Offer & Acceptance by Applicant | By 30 Nov |
*SMU will interview all shortlisted applicants.
Timeline for August Intake
| Online Application Period | 1 Jan to 31 May |
| Interview & Admission Consideration | By 15 Jun |
| Offer & Acceptance by Applicant | By 30 Jun |
*SMU will interview all shortlisted applicants.
General Instructions for Completing Your Application
Please use the online application system to submit your application. Supplementary instructions are given in each section of the online application form. Once you have completed the online application, we suggest you print and keep a copy of the form for your record.
Please send in the supporting documents once you have submitted your online application. Your application will only be processed when we have received the supporting documents and application fee.
Online Application System
For New User | For Existing User | For Existing User (Created before 16 December 2024) |
You need to first register for an account with SMU before you can submit an online application form. Click on "Register New Account" below to proceed. | If you have already created an account with SMU, please go directly to the Login page to proceed with your application. | SMU has launched a new application portal on 16 December 2024. If you have already created an account with SMU, please go directly to the Login page to proceed with your application. |
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Important Notes to Applicants
- Online applications received without the complete set of supporting documents will be rejected.
- Online applications will not be processed until application fee is made. If payment is not received by end of the application deadline, the application will be considered as rejected.
Submission of Supporting Documents
You may submit the required supporting documents (clear & readable version) via ANY of the following methods:
Mail/Courier the above hardcopy supporting documents to :
SCIS EngD Programme
Graduate Programmes Office, Level 4
Singapore Management University
School of Computing and Information Systems
80 Stamford Road
Singapore 178902
Personal submission to Graduate Programmes Office, Level 4
If you are submitting personally, click here for directions to School of Computing and Information Systems.
The operating hours for supporting document submission is on Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:45pm (please avoid 12pm to 2pm).
Email all supporting documents in a less than 6 megabytes, single zip file format to engd@smu.edu.sg.
Only clear scanned copy of your files will be accepted. Please name the files appropriately.