25 years of impact
An inspired journey
For 25 years, SMU has inspired innovative education, cutting-edge research, and engaged partnerships.
Together, we're shaping a digital, sustainable Asia.
OUR VISION
Asia's premier global city university
At the nexus of management, social sciences and technology
Driving innovations, transcending boundaries, transforming lives
OUR MISSION
societal challenges
E D U C A T I O N
For 25 years, SMU has redefined education by offering innovative programmes like guaranteed second majors, global exposure for all students, and the opportunity to design individualised majors. Our award-winning pedagogy SMU-X provides experiential learning opportunities that connect theory with practice. These initiatives have set us apart as trailblazers in higher education.
A trailblazer in education, nurturing highly-sought after, industry-ready graduates. 100% of our students graduate with:
Global Exposure
Building independence and real-world experience
Internships
Enhancing practical experience and industry-ready skills
Community Service
Nurturing responsibility and integrity
R E S E A R C H
SMU's cutting-edge research addresses critical societal challenges. From Cooling Singapore initiative, to supporting successful ageing and greening data centres, our work impacts Singapore, Asia, and the world.
A strong tradition of world-class research, turning insights into real-word impact. Some of our research accolades include:
1st and 2nd
in Singapore and Asia respectively for FT Business Research ranking*
*Financial Times Aggregated Research Ranking 20241st
globally for accountancy archival research^
^BYU Accounting Research Rankings 20212nd
globally for research in software engineering#
#CSRankings 2023
E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P
SMU has cultivated a vibrant innovation ecosystem. Protégé Ventures, Southeast Asia's first student-led venture capital fund, has invested nearly US$250,000 in 11 startups and evaluated over 1,300 deals, with four founders recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30. Through our Business Innovations Generator (BIG), we've incubated over 500 startups, which collectively raised US$555 million and built over US$3 billion in enterprise value.
A catalyst for entrepreneurial success, cultivating a vibrant innovation ecosystem.Some of our real-world successes include:
Over 500 startups
SMU Business Innovation Generator incubated over 500 startups since 2009
US$3 Billion
SMU founders collectively built startups worth more than US$3 billion in value
US$555 Million
Startups incubated by SMU have collectively raised close to US$555 million since 2009
ASEAN Startup Awards
Regional Winner, Best Incubator / Accelerator Program
I M P A C T F U L E N G A G E M E N T
At SMU, impactful engagement means turning commitment into action. We embed sustainability in our practices, drive high-impact innovation through industry and institutional partnerships, and champion excellence and inclusion beyond the classroom. Through these initiatives, we empower individuals and communities, shaping sustainable futures for all.
Our accolades and initiatives:
International Green Gown Awards 2024
Sustainability Institution of the Year
Launched over 50
Sustainability and environmentally-focused education courses
4.3 million
Community service hours clocked by SMU students to date
14,000+
Community service projects completed across 40 countries
