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  • The Kwa Geok Choo Law Library is named in memory of the late Madam Kwa Geok Choo, wife of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.

  • The 2,600-square-metre Law Library will have seating capacity for over 500 users, and will be fully equipped with modern technology and wired for legal research in the 21st century.

  • The Law Library will be a rich depository of knowledge resource and will provide comprehensive collection coverage to support the teaching and legal research needs of the SMU School of Law. It has the capacity to hold 50,000 print volumes. It will focus on developing several special collections on topics such as Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution and Islamic Law.

  • The Kwa Geok Choo Law Library and the Li Ka-Shing Library will together provide access to over 90,000 electronic resources, including e-books, e-journals and databases, catering for multidisciplinary research and interests. The two libraries will also provide seamless access to information services and resources to the entire SMU community.

Distinctive and eco-friendly in architecture and design

  • Designed by MKPL Architects Pte Ltd, the new building will be a symbol for inspirational learning. It will facilitate innovation in learning with flexible teaching spaces to support collaborative learning, inter-disciplinary work, intellectual exchange and social interaction. The architecture of the new building is deliberately contemporary in expression, while integrating with the architecture in the historical district in which it stands.
  • Designed to meet BCA’s Green Mark Platinum standards, the new building will boast many sustainable features that will bring about maximum energy savings. Through the implementation of passive design elements coupled with innovative green technologies, the building is designed to reduce energy consumption, whilst achieving the desired occupant comfort.
  • Some of the key ‘green’ features include a central atrium that promotes natural ventilation through the stack effect, a vertical green wall that will reduce the urban heat island effect, high-velocity low-speed fans that will bring about greater thermal comfort to non air- conditioned space, usage of green concrete that consumes less natural resources through material replacement, as well as a well-shaded external façade and a high-efficient central air-conditioning system to reduce energy consumption.

Creating a global City University of the 21st century

  • The new building will also contain a myriad of social and informal learning spaces in the form of a café and through the re-purposing of circulation spaces, which allow learning to take place virtually anywhere on campus. Another interesting feature of the new building is the ‘Student Commons’ located on the roof, which incorporates a mix of student club rooms and open-air terraces equipped with outdoor seating and social facilities.
  • The new building respects the urban fabric of the Civic District and builds upon the porosity of the city campus to further promote engagement with the community. For example, a 24/7 public pedestrian access is provided between Armenian Street and Stamford Green which will play a major role in linking up Fort Canning Park with this part of the city. Along this route, users are able to experience and catch interesting glimpses of the activities of the city campus through the Social Terrace and Activity Plaza. The building also blends in seamlessly with the existing Stamford Green to capitalise on the rare accessibility to open greenery within the Central Business District.

Latest update: SMU officially renames its law school Yong Pung How School of Law

Singapore Management University (SMU) broke ground on its new School of Law building on 20 January 2014. The new building will be a distinctive landmark that will contain state-of-the-art facilities used both to enrich the learning experience of SMU law students as well as involve others within the legal fraternity who are important stakeholders of the University.

Standing at the junction of Armenian Street and Canning Rise, the new 23,000-square-metre building - about the size of 52 basketball courts – will be ready by 2017. A key feature of the new building is the Kwa Geok Choo Law Library, named in memory of the late Madam Kwa Geok Choo, wife of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The 2,200-square-metre Law Library will be fully equipped with modern technology wired for legal research in the 21st century. Also housed within the new building will be the David Marshall Moot Court, the SMU Pro Bono Centre, and other research centres.

The new School of Law building will nurture a greater sense of belonging and identity.

"Future generations of students of the SMU School of Law will have classes in this new building. Books will be read; friendships will be forged; eminent lawyers and leaders of the legal profession will be born. If, and when they look back on this day, they might wonder how the law school ever functioned without its own building."

(The Honourable Attorney-General Mr Steven Chong, S.C., who was the Guest of Honour at the ground-breaking ceremony held on 20 January 2014.)

The new building will foster closer ties among students, alumni and the law fraternity.

"SMU city campus already enjoys close proximity with the law courts, being less than a kilometre from the Supreme Court. We are also near the offices of many of our partners in the legal fraternity. The new building, with its inclusive facilities, will further promote these links and engagement as it will provide an ideal location for students, alumni and the fraternity to meet and interact… The project team and architects have also done a good job in incorporating design elements that will bring students and faculty closer to the lush nature that embraces the new building. These sustainable and inclusive design elements are an extension of the current SMU campus design, and stand true to the essence of SMU being both a global city university and integral part of the local environment and community."

The new building will inspire the next generation of lawyers.

"We believe that the new School of Law building must have the power to inspire. In fact, the Kwa Geok Choo Law Library will be the inspirational heart of the School of Law. The library is strategically placed at the high point of the site next to Stamford Green and is expressed architecturally as a sculptural form to represent an ‘inspirational beacon’ that seeks to illuminate the lives of SMU’s law students. It will be symbolic of a ‘moral compass’ to remind students of the importance of dignity, truth and justice in society."

(Dean of SMU School of Law, Professor Yeo Tiong Min)

The SMU School of Law, which proudly welcomed its first cohort of 116 students in August 2007, now takes in about 180 students per year. The School will see its 10th intake of students and seventh batch of alumni in 2017, the year in which the new building is slated for completion.

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A Central Base

The search for a permanent SMU campus began in 1998, to replace the temporary campus located at Bukit Timah.

As a management university, SMU needed a central location. Planners turned their focus to the Bras Basah area in the Central Business District, to leverage the synergy between SMU and Singapore's business community.
The district also has historical precedence – it was home to key educational institutions for over 150 years.

SMU's campus development in the heart of Singapore aligned with the government's commitment to business and education, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority's vision to develop the Bras Basah district.

On 5 December 1998, the government made a public announcement on the campus location. By June 2000, six architectural firms were shortlisted for the SMU Urban and Architectural Design Competition. Recognising the importance of involving the public in campus design in a central location, SMU held an exhibition of the shortlisted submissions to solicit feedback from the public.

Building In the City

The designers and builders of the campus faced some specific challenges. A primary one was that for the first time in Singapore, a building was being built right on top of the underground railway line - the existing North-South line and the new Circle Line (completed in 2010).

Architects also had to grapple with other extraneous factors, hurdles and restrictions in this area. They include construction of a road tunnel at Fort Canning, the realignment of Stamford Road and the existence of buried fibre-optic cables laid by telecommunications companies. There was even accommodation for an archaeological survey of the Bras Basah site to be carried out.

Alongside these considerations, there was immense effort to preserve the existing landscape and long-standing, mature trees.In an unprecedented tree-transplanting exercise, several mature trees in Bras Basah Park were uprooted and replanted, while other trees were conserved in their original location.

One noteworthy conservation effort was the transplanting of a 70-year old, full-canopy 21-metre rain tree, with a crown 25 metres in diameter and weighing more than 37 tonnes. The contractors also took special care with a venerable bodhi tree, a highly sensitive plant and a species particularly significant in Hindu and Buddhist cultures.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (Centre), with SMU Executive Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping (Left) and Dr Richard Hu, then SMU Chancellor (Right)

On 31 July 2005, the university symbolically moved into its new home, in time to start off the 2005/6 academic year. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially opened SMU's new and permanent campus on 20 January 2006.

The Next Chapter: Vision 2025

In 2015, SMU began a two-year development project to transform the landscape of the Civic District. With a vision to bring back the buzz and revive the ‘Bras Basah spirit’ through the SMU Campus Green, the project showcases the talent and vibrancy of the SMU campus and Singapore’s youth, to engage with the community.

Key features added to the SMU city campus include new seminar rooms; group study spaces; a centralised Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) space; an expanded, three-storey Fitness Centre; an outdoor jogging track on campus grounds, and a new amphitheatre on Campus Green that is a focal point of student and community-engagement activities.

The School of Law facade

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

In 2017, the new SMU School of Law building was launched, located at the open space between Armenian Street and Canning Rise. A key feature of new building is the Kwa Geok Choo Law Library, named in memory of the late Madam Kwa Geok Choo, wife of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The Law Building also houses the David Marshall Moot Court, the SMU Pro Bono Centre and other research centres.

At the start of the academic year 2018/2019, SMU will introduce a new residential learning-and-living concept at its existing student residence – Prinsep Street Residences (PSR). At PSR, SMU aims to build a community for the Community, where students co-live, work and learn together, and are also nurtured to be change agents by giving back to the Bras Basah community.

SMU also plans to build a new SMU-X building to replace the building currently leased on Stamford Road.

The new building will utilise state-of-the-art technology in design and construction and potentially be the first zero-emission building in central Singapore.

The SMU campus is the first of its kind - purposefully designed, seamlessly integrated, and constructed in the heart of a fully developed cityscape.

Built on 6.4 hectares of prime land in downtown Singapore, the campus is surrounded by a vibrant ecosystem of museums, theatres, educational institutions, art galleries, cafés, restaurants, and retail outlets, creating a dynamic and inspiring environment for learning and collaboration.

Its planning and development brought together a wide spectrum of professional, community, civic, and public groups. The vision was to create a modern city campus designed to meet the needs of a new millennium while preserving the rich heritage of this historic district.

Over the years, the campus has expanded to comprise eleven buildings. Six of these house SMU’s eight schools and colleges:

  • Lee Kong Chian School of Business
  • School of Accountancy
  • School of Economics
  • School of Social Sciences
  • School of Computing and Information Systems
  • Yong Pung How School of Law and the Kwa Geok Choo Law Library
  • College of Integrative Studies

The remaining four buildings are the Li Ka Shing Library, SMU Connexion, Administration Building, and Prinsep Street Residences (Student Hostel).

Our Campus Development Projects

The campus’ porous structures engage the surroundings with open courtyards and free-flowing walkways, integrating easily with the city’s activities. This design and structure reflects the character of SMU's innovative curriculum teaching style and inclusivity. Greenery is lush and prominent throughout – the buildings between Bras Basah and Stamford Roads are fringed by heritage trees, while the centralized landscape of the Campus Green and glazed facades are shaded by a veil of plants at each storey.

The SMU campus offers an open environment, with the ground floor of its buildings and the underground Concourse freely accessible to the public. Its many street-level linkages include a direct connection to the underground Bras Basah and Bencoolen train stations, both located beneath SMU's University Square.

For Students

There are different housing options available to students for your study here in Singapore. These can range from HDB (public housing), to condominium or landed houses (private housing) available for lease.  The rental prices, lease term and facilities provided can vary from one provider to another. Public housing would generally costs less than private housing, but prices would increase as the location gets closer to SMU, which is near the city centre. You can expect to pay more if you want to live near to SMU.

A number of estate agencies and portal companies also provide services to find accommodation. They normally charge a fee for their services. Do understand what are their charges and their services that they provide before engaging their services. You can refer to the following information and guides to help you make an informed choice before engaging a real estate agent if you should need one.

Council for Estate Agencies

Refer to the government website manging estate agencies for your knowledge before you decide if you need to engage one.

Rental in Singapore

Prevent Rental Scams

Familiarise yourself with the ways real estate rental scams can occur by reading the website below.

Real Estate Agents

SMU has managed to speak to a small group of agents and listed their contacts below for your consideration should you decide that you need one. They are : -

Benson Poh 

SRI Pte Ltd 
Mobile: (65) 9178 0168

Zann Toh

SRI Pte Ltd 
Mobile: (65) 8465 8389 

Disclaimers

  1. Please be aware that the information and contacts provided are not affiliated with SMU and do not indicate any endorsement by SMU. SMU does not assume any liability for these options. It is strongly recommended that you personally inspect the accommodations before making any commitments to ensure they meet your requirements.
  2. Any agreement signed between a Student and the Private Hostel Accommodation is deemed to be a private arrangement between the two parties. SMU is unable to mediate in the event of a dispute as it is a private matter between the student and the property owner. Students are advised to practice due care and diligence prior to any contractual commitments. In the event of a dispute, they may file an online case through Small Claims Tribunals at https://www.statecourts.gov.sg/CJTS/.

Alternative Housing Accommodation List

We have also put together a list of housing accommodation options for your consideration below.

Note: ​​​​​​​Students are advised to understand the terms and conditions of the lease agreement and refer to the information provided above before signing any contract or placing a deposit.
📍 Address: 116 Lorong J & 119 Lorong K Telok Kurau Singapore 425946 & 425760

We are pleased to share that SMU has leased 65 beds from CAMPUS by The Assembly Place, which is newly constructed in late 2023 and conveniently located just 11 mins walk away from Kembangan MRT station (EW6) and 4 mins walk from nearest public bus stops. The hostel also has a free dedicated shuttle bus service with 4 different timings to ferry students to Paya Lebar MRT (EW8) 4 stops away from Bugis MRT station (10min walk to SMU), and 7 stops away from Bras Basah MRT (CC2).

CAMPUS by The Assembly Place is a fully dedicated student hostel accommodation where the occupants are student pass holders. This student centric environment offers a unique blend of comfort, safety, and community, where students can thrive freely with fellow students from other tertiary institutions. CAMPUS is among the rare accommodation providers in Singapore focused on providing student hostel accommodation environment at affordable prices, as many accommodation providers are now providing co-living spaces, which are priced higher and will house a myriad of different occupiers besides students.

The hostel grounds boast an impressive array of amenities and facilities, including:

  • Social Kitchen and Communal Dining Area
  • Co-Working Forest Lounge and Study Spaces
  • Gym and Outdoor Fitness Corner
  • Multi-Purpose Hard Court and Jogging Track
  • Relaxation Lawn and Wellness Garden
  • Herbs Garden, Chess Garden, and Swing Garden
  • Dash Track for high-intensity workouts

Location and Surrounding

Telok Kurau is a charming and laid-back district located in the East Coast of Singapore, nestled between Katong and Kembangan. This tranquil neighbourhood is steeped in history and rich cultural heritage, offering a unique blend of old-world charm and modern conveniences. With its picturesque streets, quaint shophouses, and lush green spaces, Telok Kurau exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it a beloved home for long-time residents and an attractive destination for visitors. Today, it is a thriving community with a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational areas, offering a relaxed and family-friendly lifestyle. Enjoy exploring the local eateries, cafes, and shops, or take a stroll along the nearby East Coast Park, which offers stunning views of the sea and a range of outdoor activities.

Accommodation Types

Bed Types

3 Bedder – Type B (Loft Bed)

4-5 Bedder – Type A (Normal Bed)

4-5 Bedder – Type A (Loft Bed)

6 Bedder – Type A (Normal Bed)

6 Bedder – Type A (Loft Bed)

Communal Bathroom provided on each level

Facilities

Communal Study Area

Chill-out Area

Dining Areas

Fitness Corner

Outdoor Deck

Commercial Laundromat Area

Green Breakaway Spaces

Karaoke and Activities Room

Accommodation Fees for SMU full-time Undergraduates Only

For the following periods:
Semester 1 & 2 stay (1 August 2025 to 30 April 2026) & full academic stay (1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026)

*Please check with Housing Office directly for the accommodation fees if you wish to apply for CAMPUS and not a full-time undergraduate.

To further assist students with accommodation, SMU has provided additional subsidies off the discounted contract rates This would be the final room rates full time undergraduate students need to pay when taking up CAMPUS By The Assembly Place.

Semester 1 & 2 Stay (01 Aug 2025 to 30 April 2026)

Room Type









 Room Rent Per Person 









Registration Fee
(Pay to Site Office)









Total









3 Bedder – Type B (Loft Bed)









$7,200.00
$800 per month









$223.45 









$7,423.45









4-5 Bedder – Type A









$7,200.00
$800 per month









$223.45 









$7,423.45









4-5 Bedder – Type B (Loft bed)









$6,750.00
$750 per month









$223.45 









$6,973.45









6 Bedder – Type A









$7,200.00
$800 per month









$223.45 









$7,423.45









6 Bedder – Type B (Loft Bed)









$6,300.00
$700 per month









$223.45 









$6,523.45









Full Academic Stay (01 Aug 2025 to 31 July 2026)

Room Type








 Room Rent Per Person 








Registration Fee
(Pay to Site Office)








Total








3 Bedder – Type B (Loft Bed)








$9,600.00
$800 per month








$223.45 








$9,823.45








4-5 Bedder – Type A








$9,600.00
$800 per month








$223.45 








$9,823.45
 








4-5 Bedder – Type B (Loft bed)








$9,000.00
$750 per month








$223.45 








$9,223.45
 








6 Bedder – Type A








$9,600.00
$800 per month








$223.45 








$9,823.45
 








6 Bedder – Type B (Loft Bed)








$8,400
$700 per month








$223.45 








$8,623.45








* All rates are quoted in Singapore dollars and inclusive of prevailing Goods and Services Tax. Rent would be paid directly to SMU, while the registration fee would be collected by the site office in cash only upon check-in.

* Do note that all applications for rooms must be done through SMU directly to enjoy the above rates. If you apply through Campus by The Assembly Place (external landlord) website, you will not be considered for any contract terms that we have negotiated as a group jointly under SMU. If in doubt, please contact us at smuhostel@smu.edu.sg before you make any booking.

Our rates Include:

  • Campus Wifi

  • Utilities^

  • CAMPUS facilities

  • Single Bed Mattress, Mattress Protector, Pillow, Pillow Cover

  • Shuttle Bus Services, 7-10am (Mon-Fri, excluding public holiday)

  • Weekly Room Housekeeping (Common Area Only)

^ To create a more sustainable living environment, there is an energy-saving initiative at CAMPUS For this, aircon timers would be installed in all rooms.


This initiative aims to:
✔️ Reduce unnecessary energy consumption 
✔️ Prevent condensation issues caused by prolonged aircon use 
✔️ Ensure a more balanced and comfortable indoor climate. 

The aircon in your room will automatically turn off and cannot be switched on during the following intervals:

🗓️ Monday - Friday excluding weekends and public holidays
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
🕑 2 PM – 4 PM

Points to note regarding the accommodation:

  • There are no visitors allowed unless under special circumstances and arrangements.
  • You will likely be living with other students in the same apartment as SMU is unable to rent the whole apartment solely for SMU students.
  • Once the Housing Fees are posted into your OASIS account, you will be given 7 days to make payment to avoid undesirable actions, such as Hostel Administration Hold, taken by SMU. The Hostel Administration Hold would restrict your access to any course bidding, viewing of grades, collection of transcript and etc.

How to Apply

We accept applications from undergraduates (full-time SMU students) and all other students (PhD or Masters) who have accepted the offer to study full time at SMU. Priority would be granted to full time undergraduates due to their length of study in SMU. 

The allocation of rooms is at the discretion of the University and subject to the disposition and needs of applicants. Allocations will result in students of various age and cultural backgrounds being accommodated together in shared units, a reflection of SMU’s diverse student population. 

Changing of rooms will not be allowed.

Students who are interested to stay for AY2025/26 can fill in and submit the application (e-Form) on Monday , 2 June 2025 at 9am (Singapore time) via the following link:

Do note that all applications for rooms have to be done through SMU directly in order to be valid. If you apply through The Assembly Place (external landlord) website, you will not be considered for any contract terms that we have negotiated as a group jointly under SMU. If in doubt please contact us at smuhostel@smu.edu.sg before you make any booking.

Application Processing

Applications will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis and will close once all the beds are taken up. Any applications received before the application start date and time would not be considered, so students are advised to adhere strictly to the timing.

If you apply before the application start date stated above, your first application will be invalid and you will need to apply again. If you applied after the start date stated above, your application will only be considered if there are still vacant beds available.

Application Results and Acceptance

Successful applicants will be informed of their application results and room allocations only via email. Successful applicants are able to move in from :

  • Semester 1 - 1 August 2025
  • Semester 2 - 1 January 2026

* No early check-in before the move-in dates stated above is allowed.

Unsuccessful applicants will be placed on a waiting list and any allocations will be given based on any withdrawal or cancellation. However, being placed on the waiting list does not guarantee an offer of accommodation.

Note to All Applications

  1. Submission of applications does not guarantee an offer of accommodation.
  2. The mode of payment is via Telegraphic/Bank Transfer only. A copy of the completed transaction slip or email notification from the bank for the payment made shall be returned to smuhostel@smu.edu.sg by the date stated in the Letter of Offer, in order for your bed to be reserved successfully.
  3. Confirmation: Successful applicants are required to pay the advance payment amount stated when they receive the letter of offers for their stay. We would only confirm your accommodation upon receipt of full payment.
  4. Administrative Fee: Successful applicants must make a separate payment of S$223.45 (inclusive of GST) Administrative Fee to the site administration staff during check-in.
  5. Pre-termination of stay: Successful applicant is expected to remain in residence for the time specified in the agreement once an allocation of the accommodation has been assigned to and accepted by him/her. No pre-termination of stay is allowed except for exceptional circumstances such as withdrawal of course from SMU.

Payment Options

  1. Payment in person
    Payment can be made at the new Student Services Hub located at 70 Stamford Road #B1-36 (opposite Dental@Uni), from Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays), 10am to 5pm.:
    • Debit/Credit Card (VISA/Mastercard) in person
    • NETs or credit/debit card in person
  2. Online Credit/Debit Card Payment via Student Self-Service Page

Leasing Business

Singapore Management University
Administration Building
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188065

Mr Toh Han Lin
Assistant Manager
hltoh@smu.edu.sg
+65 6336 5621

Mr Alvin Ow
Senior Resident Manager
alvinow@smu.edu.sg
+65 6336 5262

CaAMPUS by The Assembly Place

Address - 116 Lorong J and 119 Lorong K Telok Kurau
Singapore 425946 & 425760

Email address for queries - smuhostel@smu.edu.sg

View the location of CAMPUS by The Assembly Place on Google Maps.

Welcome to Keystone Clarke Quay – Your Ideal Student Accommodation in the Heart of Singapore

📍 Address: 257 River Valley Road (S) 238306

We are excited to share that SMU has leased 44 beds at Keystone Clarke Quay, a service apartment-style property which is conveniently located at River Valley Road which is just a 7-minute walk away from Fort Canning MRT station (DT20) and 3 minutes walk from the nearest public bus stop (B13101).

Located at 257 River Valley Road, Singapore 238306, Keystone Clarke Quay offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community for students seeking a home away from home. Nestled in one of Singapore’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, our residence provides an exceptional living experience tailored to meet the needs of modern student life.

A Comfortable and Supportive Living Space

Keystone Clarke Quay features seven well-appointed, cosy bedrooms, designed to provide a peaceful retreat after a busy day of studies. Each room is thoughtfully furnished to ensure comfort and functionality, allowing residents to relax and recharge in a private, personal space.

Beyond the bedrooms, our residence fosters a warm and social atmosphere with shared communal areas, including:

A spacious dining room – perfect for shared meals and group study sessions.
A fully equipped kitchen – allowing residents to prepare home-cooked meals with ease.
These shared spaces are designed to encourage interaction, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, making Keystone Clarke Quay more than just a place to stay—it’s a thriving student community.

Location and Surroundings

Prime Location with Unbeatable Convenience

One of the standout advantages of living at Keystone Clarke Quay is its central location, putting you within easy reach of Singapore Management University (SMU) lifestyle hubs and a wide range of amenities.

Excellent Transport Links
  • Just a 7-minute walk to Fort Canning MRT Station (DT20), connecting you seamlessly to the Downtown Line.
  • Only 3 minutes away from the public bus stop (13101), offering multiple routes across the city.
Quick Commute
  • Reach SMU in under 30 minutes from the accommodation.
Vibrant Neighbourhood
  • Situated near Clarke Quay, residents enjoy a lively social scene with an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
  • Close to Fort Canning Park, providing a serene escape for outdoor relaxation and recreation

Why Choose Keystone Clarke Quay?

  • Affordable, all-inclusive living with transparent pricing.
  • Safe and secure environment in a well-maintained property.
  • Friendly and supportive community of like-minded students.
  • Proximity to SMU, public transport, and lifestyle amenities

Bed Types

Twin Sharing
 

Single Small
 

Single Ensuite 
(comes with attached bathroom)

Common Spaces

Living Room

Shared Toilet 1

Shared Toilet 2

Ensuite Toilet

Kitchen + Laundry Area

Dryer + Iron

Kitchen Essentials

Facilities

Please note that the below pictures are artist’s impressions and subject to Landlord’s final approval and budget.

Hot Pool / Tub

Dining and Relaxation Areas

Chill-Out Garden Lounge

24/7 round the clock vending machines

Accommodation Fees for SMU full-time Undergraduates Only

* Please enquire directly with housing office regarding the rates if you are not a full-time undergraduate but keen to apply for housing for Keystone Clarke Quay.

To further assist students with accommodation, SMU has provided additional subsidies off the discounted contract rates This would be the final room rates full time undergraduate students need to pay when taking up CAMPUS By The Assembly Place.

For the following periods:

Semester 1 & 2 Stay (01 Aug 2025 to 30 April 2026)

Room Type
 
 
 
 
 Room Rent Per Person 
 
 
 
 

Occupation Security Deposit
(Refundable and to pay to site office)

 
 
 
 
Registration Fee
(Pay to Site Office)
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
Single Small
 
 
 
 
$11,880.00
$1,320.00 / month
 
 
 
 
$1,500.00
 
 
 
 
$200.00
 
 
 
 
$13,580.00
 
 
 
 
Single Ensuite
 
 
 
 
$13,230.00
$1,470.00 / month
 
 
 
 
$1,500.00
 
 
 
 
$200.00
 
 
 
 
$14,930.00
 
 
 
 
Twin Sharing
 
 
 
 
$7,830.00.00
$870.00 / month
 
 
 
 
$1,500.00
 
 
 
 
$200.00
 
 
 
 
$9,530.00
 
 
 
 
Single Small
 
 
 
 
$11,880.00
$1,320.00 / month
 
 
 
 
$1,500.00
 
 
 
 
$200.00
 
 
 
 
$13,580.00
 
 
 
 
Single Ensuite
 
 
 
 
$13,230.00
$1,470.00 / month
 
 
 
 
$1,500.00
 
 
 
 
$200.00
 
 
 
 
$14,930.00
 
 
 
 

Full Academic Stay (01 Aug 2025 to 31 July 2026)

Room Type
 
 
 
 Room Rent Per Person 
 
 
 

Occupation Security Deposit
(Refundable and to pay to site office)

 
 
 
Registration Fee
(Pay to Site Office)
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 

Single Small

 
 
 

$15,840.00
$1,320.00 per month

 
 
 

$1,500.00

 
 
 

$200.00

 
 
 

$17,540.00

 
 
 

Single Ensuite

 
 
 

$17,640.00
$1,470.00 per month

 
 
 

$1,500.00

 
 
 

$200.00

 
 
 

$19,340.00

 
 
 

Twin Sharing

 
 
 

$10,440.00.00
$870.00 per month

 
 
 

$1,500.00

 
 
 

$200.00

 
 
 

$12,140.00

 
 
 

Single Small

 
 
 

$15,840.00
$1,320.00 per month

 
 
 

$1,500.00

 
 
 

$200.00

 
 
 

$17,540.00

 
 
 

Single Ensuite

 
 
 

$17,640.00
$1,470.00 per month

 
 
 

$1,500.00

 
 
 

$200.00

 
 
 

$19,340.00

 
 
 
For utilities, if it exceeds $700 per month in total for all the residents staying at the same level, the excess would be equally divided amongst the residents of that level. Otherwise, the utility charges are being covered in the rent you pay. Should there be a need in the future, Landlord will install aircon timer system with scheduled aircon hours if needed.

* All rates are quoted in Singapore dollars and inclusive of prevailing Goods and Services Tax. Rent would be paid directly to SMU, while the registration fee would be collected by the site office in cash only upon check-in. 

Do note that all applications for rooms must be done through SMU directly to enjoy the above rates. If you apply through Homestead Group (external landlord) website, you will not be considered for any contract terms that we have negotiated as a group jointly under SMU. If in doubt, please contact us at smuhostel@smu.edu.sg before you make any booking.

Our rates Include:

  • Wifi

  • Utilities (subject to a usage cap of $700 per level)

  • Every room includes a desk , a chair and a wardrobe, an air-conditioner, an external window

  • Common area facilities that include television, washing machine, dryer, dining lounge, ironing board, iron, hair dryers

  • Single Bed Mattress, Mattress Protector, Pillow, Pillow Cover

  • Weekly Housekeeping of common areas and washrooms plus washing of bed linen

  • An inclusive set of Blanket and Bed Linens 

  • Communal Kitchenware: Refrigerator, Microwave, basic kitchen supplies (cutlery, plates), kettle, hot plate

How to Apply

We accept applications from undergraduates (full-time SMU students) and all other students (PhD or Masters) who have accepted the offer to study full time at SMU. Priority would be granted to full time undergraduates due to their length of study in SMU.

The allocation of rooms is at the discretion of the University and subject to the disposition and needs of applicants. Allocations will result in students of various age and cultural backgrounds being accommodated together in shared units, a reflection of SMU’s diverse student population. 

Changing of rooms will not be allowed.

Students who are interested to stay for AY2025/26 can fill in and submit the application (e-Form) on Monday , 2 June 2025 at 9am (Singapore time) via the following link:

Do note that all applications for rooms have to be done through SMU directly in order to be valid. If you apply through The Assembly Place (external landlord) website, you will not be considered for any contract terms that we have negotiated as a group jointly under SMU. If in doubt please contact us at smuhostel@smu.edu.sg before you make any booking.

Application Processing

Applications will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis and will close once all the beds are taken up. Any applications received before the application start date and time would not be considered, so students are advised to adhere strictly to the timing.

If you apply before the application start date stated above, your first application will be invalid and you will need to apply again. If you applied after the start date stated above, your application will only be considered if there are still vacant beds available.

Application Results and Acceptance

Successful applicants will be informed of their application results and room allocations only via email. Successful applicants are able to move in from :

  • Semester 1 - 1 August 2025
  • Semester 2 - 1 January 2026

* No early check-in before the move-in dates stated above is allowed.

Unsuccessful applicants will be placed on a waiting list and any allocations will be given based on any withdrawal or cancellation. However, being placed on the waiting list does not guarantee an offer of accommodation.

Note to All Applications

  1. Submission of applications does not guarantee an offer of accommodation.
  2. The mode of payment is via Telegraphic/Bank Transfer only. A copy of the completed transaction slip or email notification from the bank for the payment made shall be returned to smuhostel@smu.edu.sg by the date stated in the Letter of Offer, in order for your bed to be reserved successfully.
  3. Confirmation: Successful applicants are required to pay the advance payment amount stated when they receive the letter of offers for their stay. We would only confirm your accommodation upon receipt of full payment.
  4. Administrative Fee: Successful applicants must make a separate payment of S$223.45 (inclusive of GST) Administrative Fee to the site administration staff during check-in.
  5. Pre-termination of stay: Successful applicant is expected to remain in residence for the time specified in the agreement once an allocation of the accommodation has been assigned to and accepted by him/her. No pre-termination of stay is allowed except for exceptional circumstances such as withdrawal of course from SMU.

Payment Options

  1. Payment in person
    Payment can be made at the new Student Services Hub located at 70 Stamford Road #B1-36 (opposite Dental@Uni), from Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays), 10am to 5pm.:
    • Debit/Credit Card (VISA/Mastercard) in person
    • NETs or credit/debit card in person
  2. Online Credit/Debit Card Payment via Student Self-Service Page

Leasing Business

Singapore Management University
Administration Building
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188065

Mr Toh Han Lin
Assistant Manager
hltoh@smu.edu.sg
+65 6336 5621

Mr Alvin Ow
Senior Resident Manager
alvinow@smu.edu.sg
+65 6336 5262

CaAMPUS by The Assembly Place

Address - 257 River Valley Road
Singapore 238306

Email address for queries - smuhostel@smu.edu.sg

View the location of Keystone Clarke Quay on Google Maps.

SMU Prinsep Street Residences (PSR) is an innovative communal living concept for SMU students helmed by the College of Integrative Studies (CIS) and the College of Graduate Research Studies (CGRS). PSR offers a vibrant collegiate experience to undergraduate and postgraduate students by providing shared open spaces to live, learn, and interact.

Nestled in the vibrant arts and heritage enclave of the Bras Basah Bugis Precinct, PSR is just an 8-minute stroll from SMU’s vibrant City Campus. Here, students are surrounded by the best that Singapore’s exciting city centre has to offer.

PSR has 22 fully-furnished, modern apartments spread across three interconnected blocks in a lush green setting that can house up to 250 students. Each brightly painted, 12-bedded apartment comes with a suite of amenities including personal wardrobes, private study desks and air-conditioning. Common recreational facilities and 24-hour security offer a safe, conducive environment for students to live, learn, work and play in the comfort of their second homes, right in the heart of the city.

Applications for PSR for full-time undergraduates only will open on Monday, 2nd June 2025 at 9am. Do note that selection of candidates would be done by College of Integrative Studies (CIS) and is not based on a first-come-first-served basis. Due to this, applicants would experience varying periods of reply from Housing Office for their application status, and all replies both successful and unsuccessful would be via email. 

Learn more about Prinsep Street Residences for:

If you have any further queries about the accommodation, please email us at psrhousing@smu.edu.sg.

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