Applicants, regardless of nationality (including final year students), who have acceptable Diploma qualification from Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic. Graduating students in the final semester of study are welcome to apply. They should submit their results from their first 3 or 5 semesters of studies, if applicable, at the time of application. They must then submit their final semester results to SMU as soon as they are available.

SMU’s practice of inclusive education ensures that applicants with disabilities or special needs will receive the same consideration as other applicants. SMU advocates for the rights of students with disabilities, and regards them as equal, integral and contributing members of the student body. Our online application for admission has a section that ask applicants to indicate if they have any disabilities or special needs. Please complete this section if you have such disabilities or special needs.

Admission Requirements

• A good 3-year full-time polytechnic diploma from Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic. Advanced Diplomas/Specialist Diplomas/Certificate Courses are not recognised for the purpose of admission.

• A good pass in Additional Mathematics at GCE O-Level. If you have not taken Additional Mathematics at GCE O-Level, you are still welcome to apply.

• Interview/essay writing for shortlisted applicants.

• SAT is optional for all degree programmes, except Law.

  • SAT / ACT scores must reach SMU by 31 May to be considered.

  • A score of 1900 or more will be minimally sufficient for applicants to make a competitive application. For Law applicants, a minimum score of 1900 with a minimum combined score of 1400 for the Critical Reading and Writing components is required.

  • Please note that meeting the SAT guideline does not guarantee admission as admission to SMU is competitive and selective. The more competitive schools will usually require scores of more than 1900. SMU will consider SAT scores for tests up to and including the May SAT. For example, to be considered for 2012, the last test to be considered will be the May 2012 SAT. Applicants should therefore take their SAT early and be solely responsible for ensuring that SAT scores are sent to SMU on time.

  • For the 2012 admission, only the SAT scores obtained in the 5 years up to 31 May 2012 will be considered, that is, SAT scores from tests taken before May 2007 will not be considered.

  • Please visit the US College Board website at http://www.collegeboard.com for details on SAT and registration. Applicants should indicate 2861 (SMU Institution Code) on their online SAT registration forms, so that the scores will be sent directly to SMU by US College Board.

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