Overview
Key facts
The SUTD-NUS Joint Programme at the Singapore University of Technology and Design is a joint research programme leading to the award of a PhD Joint Degree. You will be registered with both NUS and SUTD, guided by academic staff from both universities and examined to the standards of both universities. Upon successful completion of the SUTD-NUS JDP, you will be conferred a PhD degree awarded jointly by SUTD and NUS.
You will benefit from the multi-disciplinary combination of SUTD’s unique Big-D perspective while having access to the vast experience of NUS’s Faculty of Engineering and access to research laboratories and facilities in both institutions. Through the programme, you will be able to produce cutting-edge industry-relevant research, which is critical for the innovation-based economy of the future.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- During the course of the programme, you will have access to facilities at both universities.
- Students are required to spend at least half the duration of their candidature at their Home Institution, and should typically spend a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years at the Host Institution.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Econometrics Engineering ManagementWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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 report: Not 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
32750 SGD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32750 SGD per year during 48 months. -
National
14600 SGD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14600 SGD per year during 48 months.
- Singapore Permanent Residents: S$21,000
- Non-Subsidised Fee (Inclusive of GST): S$52,994
Living costs for Singapore
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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