Overview

Key facts

The SUTD PhD Programme at the Singapore University of Technology and Design creates an environment which places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative research and provides opportunities for industry internships, overseas research attachments and teaching experience.

The SUTD PhD Programme also features:

Access to multiple world-class faculty with co-supervision flexibility
Leading-edge research experience through potential overseas research attachments at top universities worldwide
Close research collaboration and exposure to industry through local or overseas internships

Programme Structure

Academic tracks:

Architecture and Sustainable Design
Engineering Product Development
Engineering Systems and Design
Information Systems Technology and Design
Science and Math
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Design Business Information Systems

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Original Undergraduate and/or Master’s degree transcript and certificate softcopies
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score reportNot required, but highly recommended.
Names, titles & e-mail addresses of your 3 Recommenders
Relevant supporting documents
Softcopy of your Identity Card or relevant pages in your Passport
Your Statement of Objectives (3,000 words) softcopy

Tuition Fee

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International

32246 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32246 SGD per year during 36 months.
National

14350 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14350 SGD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.