Frequently Asked Questions | Admissions, Exemptions & Scholarships

The grade/score and cutoffs vary from year to year and from programme to programme.

Thus, the Indicative Grade Profiles serves as a guideline only.

REFER TO: SMU Office of Admissions & Financial Assistance (OAFA) > Admissions > Indicative Grade Profiles

At SMU, we are committed to a holistic and aptitude-based admissions approach, where we look for students who have not only been successful academically but who possess qualities that we value. In addition to academic grades, we will look for evidence of these qualities such as aptitude, positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and communication skills, as demonstrated through leadership in co-curricular activities; impactful involvement in community service and volunteer programmes; significant awards and achievements in areas relevant to the course applied for; noteworthy involvement in work/internships relevant to the course applied for; as well as other relevant factors.

For the latest information on aptitude- based admissions and more, please
REFER TO: SMU Office of Admissions & Financial Assistance (OAFA) > FAQs > Admissions and Applications

For information related to exemptions, please

REFER TO: SMU Office of Admissions & Financial Assistance (OAFA) > FAQs > Exemptions

For other SMU admissions specific questions like Tuition Fees, Admission Requirements and Application Procedures and etc., REFER TO: SMU Office of Admissions & Financial Assistance (OAFA) > FAQs

Yes, please REFER TO: Scholarships Available to SCIS Undergraduates here.