Overview

Features

Students in this Information Systems programme at National University of Singapore spend the first two semesters on advanced courses before embarking on a research project that culminates in a research dissertation.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

All IS PhD candidates are required to complete four out of five foundation courses (16 units), spanning the different streams of IS research.

For students who plan to work on economics of IS, design science, or data mining research, they can take relevant elective courses from the Computer Science or Economics departments in the first year.

IS PhD candidates will also have the flexibility to select elective courses (24 units) that are relevant to their own study and research plan.

For the elective courses, at least 16 units must be at level 6000, and at least 8 units must be from School of Computing.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Information Systems View 3 other PhDs in Information Systems in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal minimum entry qualifications for admission to the programme by research are a good relevant bachelor’s degree/master’s degree.

Candidates applying for Research Scholarships must have obtained a bachelor’s degree with at least a 2nd Class Upper Honours, or its equivalent in Computing or related discipline.

Candidates should have the ability to pursue research in the candidate’s proposed field of advanced study.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42200 SGD / year

≈ 42200 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

39700 SGD / year

≈ 39700 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

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