Academic Questions
1. Where can I find the course information?
Please go to Undergraduate Student Information for course information. You will find the list of courses with course outlines that is being offered at SMU during each academic year in the respective school's Excel file. Courses for the upcoming semester will be updated as and when they are available. Other relevant information such as the student handbook, academic calendar, class and examination timetable are also provided in this website. General guide, students choose between 3-4 courses to comprise a full time load for one semester.
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Where can I find the course description?
The outlines of all courses are located in the course list of each school. You can locate the course list at Undergraduate Student Information under Course Offerings for (respective academic year). By clicking on the instructor's name, you will see the outline of the course. If an instructor's name is not hyperlinked, it means he / she has yet to upload the outlines online. In the meantime, if you require the outlines urgently for course / credit approval from your university, you may wish to check the course list of the previous year to see if the course was offered then via Course Catalogue / Class Search function. If so, you may use the course outline as a benchmark.
3. What does the numbers "0", "1", "7" mean in the course catalogue?
If you see "0" next to a course, it means that it will not be held during that term. If you see "1" next to a course, it means that 1 session (class) will be held during the term. If you see "7" next to a course, it means that 7 sessions (classes) will be open during the term. When you make your course selection, you have to indicate which session you'd like to attend. Different sessions have different time-slots and / or instructors.
4. Which courses are open to exchange students?
A list of courses open to exchange students will be sent via email 6-8 weeks before the start of the semester.
5. In the class timetable, it states that a course has G1(1) and G1(2). What does it mean?
These groups are given numbers to represent the different time slots in which they will be held. For instance, G1 means in Group 1, and G1 (1) and G1 (2) are two halves of the 3-hr G1 course. You must attend both sessions. When you select a course that is split into two 1 ½ hour sessions, you have to make sure the schedules of both sessions do not clash with your other selected courses and groups.
6. I notice that there is a Modified Term 2 in SMU. What does that mean?
In addition to the regular spring term, SMU offers courses during the Modified Term 2. 80% of the courses offered during the Modified Term are from the School of Accountancy. If you are choosing courses from the Modified Term, please inform your SMU Incoming Advisor . The needful will have to be done to ensure your student pass sufficiently covers you till the end of your studies during the Modified Term.
Difference between Regular Term 2 and Modified Term 2:
Regular Term (Term II 2010-11): 3 January 2011 - 19 April 2011
Modified Term (Term II 2010-11): 21 February 2011 - 5 June 2011
Academic Implications:
- Exchange students are permitted to take courses in the Modified Term.
- Exchange students are permitted to take courses in the Regular Term as well as in the Modified Term, as long as there are NO class & examination timetable clashes.
- The Accounting courses which are offered in the Modified Term are marked with a (*) in the course list under the School of Accountancy .
Courses which are marked with a (*) are only offered in the Modified Term. These courses will NOT be offered in the Regular Term during Term II.
Administrative Implications:
Student must be enrolled in Term 2 to be enrolled in modified courses. If you are thinking about pursuing any courses in the modified term, you are required to extend your Student's Pass as the modified term ends in June, rather than April. Once again, please inform your Incoming Advisor if you plan to take courses in the Modified Term.
7. How do I transfer credit for my SMU studies back to my home institution?
A transcript for your academic record will be sent to your home institution at the completion of your exchange. Transfer of exchange credits is entirely at the discretion of your home institution. It is strongly recommended that you check with your home institution with regards to credit transferability of your courses whilst applying to SMU via the exchange programme. It is recommended that you check with your home university if you are required to transfer your SMU grades to your home programme before you leave your home country.
8. When will I receive the transcript from SMU?
Two copies of your SMU transcript will be mailed to the International Office of your home university approximately 2 months after the official exam results are released. Please note that examination results will be released online via OASIS (the SMU student portal) two weeks after the last day of the examination period.
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Administrative Questions
1. Where can I get information about Singapore Management University?
Please check out our main website.
2. What if my home university is not on SMU’s partner list?
SMU will not take in any undergraduate whose home university is not covered under the exchange programme agreement.
3. My home institution has an exchange programme agreement with SMU. How do I apply to come to SMU as an exchange student?
Exchange students are nominated by their home university to attend SMU. You will therefore need to contact your own university’s exchange coordinator and find out how to apply to your own university’s exchange programme.
4. Are the classes conducted in English Language?
All lectures and classes at SMU are conducted in English. In order to succeed academically, you must be able to participate in lectures, class discussions, group work class presentations and tutorials fully.
5. When does the semester begin?
The fall semester / Term 1 runs from Mid August to Early December
The spring semester / Term 2 run from Early January to Late April
6. What is the deadline for applications?
Exchange students who wish to come to SMU in the fall semester (term 1), should ensure that their completed applications arrive at SMU no later than the end of April. Exchange students who wish to come to SMU in the spring semester (term 2) should ensure that their completed applications arrive at SMU no later than the end of September.
7. How about accommodation? Will I be guaranteed for housing during my exchange programme?
SMU does not arrange accommodation for International exchange students. SMU International exchange students are advised to rent an apartment with other International exchange students.
Usually, exchange students would put up at a hostel upon their arrival in Singapore while they call up the local agent and search for private apartment.
Alternatively, students could contact the local agents prior to their arrival in Singapore so that the agent could keep a look out for accommodation that suits their needs.
8. How much does it cost to study at SMU for one semester?
It is usually between S$7,480-S$8,900 for one semester, including four months accommodation, local transportation, food and personal expenses in Singapore.
For breakdown, please refer to Information about Singapore > Cost of Living.
9. Do I need to apply for visa to Singapore?
Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries would be required to apply for their student pass and obtain approval prior to their arrival in Singapore.
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- Commonwealth of Independent States
- Egypt
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
- People’s Republic of China
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tunisia
- Ukraine
- Yemen
Those holding Hong Kong Document of Identity, Refugee travel document issued by Middle-East countries, and Palestinian National Authority passports, will also require a visa.
For most nationalities, you would not require an entry visa to Singapore. Upon arrival in Singapore, you will be granted a Social Visit Pass stamp in your passport OR in the White Immigration Card. This allows you to stay for at least 30 days in Singapore. Before expiry of the entry visa, you must collect your Student's Pass at the immigration office..
10. How do I apply for a student’s pass?
As a student participating in SMU for an exchange programme, you are required to obtain a student’s pass for the period of your studies at SMU, Singapore.
The Office of International Relations will apply the student’s pass on your behalf before your arrival. Please refer to Immigration matters or visit the immigration and Customs Authority’s website
11. Are there any scholarships or financial assistance from SMU for exchange students?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) DUO FELLOWSHIP
award is offered by Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs once a year. It is meant for full-time SMU students applying for exchange with European partner universities that are members of ASEM, as well as outstanding students from universities in European ASEM countries. For more information on the eligibility criteria and application procedures, please refer to www.mfa.gov.sg/duo/ . Please take note that Iceland, Norway and Switzerland are not ASEM member countries. Partner universities will be informed via email when applications open.
The Temasek Foundation-SMU Leadership Enrichment and Regional Networking (LEaRN) Programme is funded by the Temasek Foundation.
Under the programme, 35 SMU undergraduates of Asian nationalities will spend a semester in an Asian partner university in China, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan or Thailand. Similarly, 35 undergraduates from SMU's Asian partner universities will spend a semester of studies in SMU.
For details, please refer to the following link; http://www.smu.edu.sg/financial/scholarships/Temasek_Foundation.asp
Partner universities will be informed via email when applications open.
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