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Looking for the perfect venue to host your next gathering or meeting? Our university offers a variety of bookable spaces, including classrooms, seminar rooms, and lounges, available for public booking. Whether you're planning a workshop, training session, or small event, we have the ideal space to suit your needs. Contact us today to learn more about our available rooms and booking options. Let's make your event a success together!

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Classrooms

  • Capacity: 25 – 70 pax
  • Features: Our classrooms are designed for flexibility, featuring easily movable furniture to support diverse teaching styles. Each room is equipped with a high-definition projector screen, whiteboard, visualizer, and individual power sockets.
  • Suitable for: Focus Group Discussion, Lectures, Product Demonstrations, Training, and Workshops

Rental Rates

Capacity
Before GST
After 9% GST 
25 pax
$70.00 / hour
$76.30 / hour
45 pax
$90.00 / hour
$98.10 / hour
50 pax
$100.00 / hour
$109.00 / hour
55 pax
$110.00 / hour
$119.90 / hour
70 pax
$130.00 / hour
$141.70 / hour

Notes:

  • Minimum 4 hours booking.
  • Subject to management review and approval.

Seminar Rooms

  • Capacity: 50 - 100 pax
  • Features: Our seminar rooms are designed to foster close interaction between students and lecturers. Each room is equipped with a high-definition projector screen, whiteboard, visualizer, and individual power socket.
  • Suitable for: Focus Group Discussion, Lectures, Product Demonstrations, Training, and Workshops

Rental Rates

Capacity
Before GST
After 9% GST 
50 pax
$100.00 / hour
$109.00 / hour
55 pax
$110.00 / hour
$119.90 / hour
60 pax
$120.00 / hour
$130.80 / hour
65 pax
$130.00 / hour
$141.70 / hour
70 pax
$150.00 / hour
$163.50 / hour
80 pax
$170.00 / hour
$185.30 / hour
90 pax
$190.00 / hour
$207.10 / hour
100px
$215.00 / hour
$234.35 / hour

Notes:

  • Minimum 4 hours booking.
  • Subject to management review and approval.

Function Room 6.1

  • Capacity: 100 – 120 pax (theatre)
  • Features: The function room provides a warm yet professional atmosphere, perfect for formal or semi-formal events. Fully carpeted for comfort and improved acoustics, it features large windows with adjustable blinds for abundant natural light or added privacy.
  • Suitable for: Business Meetings, Corporate Training, Networking Functions, and Workshops

Rental Rates

Before GST
After 9% GST 
$400.00 / hour
$436.00 / hour

Notes:

  • Minimum 4 hours booking.
  • Subject to management review and approval.
  • Function Room 6.1 is available for booking on Saturdays and Sundays only.
Function Room 6.1 will not be available from 1 May to 31 December 2026. For further details and the latest updates, please contact the Conference team directly.

U-Lounge

  • Capacity: 100 pax
  • Features: U-Lounge is an exclusive, carpeted space with a modern bar counter and projector screen. Large windows with blinds and warm, soft lighting create a comfortable and stylish atmosphere.
  • Suitable for: Informal talks, Interactive Workshops, Private Functions, and Recreational Activities

Rental Rates

Before GST
After 9% GST 
$286.00 / hour
$311.74 / hour

Notes:

  • Minimum 4 hours booking.
  • Subject to management review and approval.
  • The U-lounge is available for booking on Saturdays and Sundays only.
U-Lounge will not be available from 1 May to 31 December 2026. For further details and the latest updates, please contact the Conference team directly.

Student Study Lounges

  • Capacity:
    • SSL 1.1: 90 pax
    • SSL 1.2: 70 pax
  • Features: Designed for comfort and collaboration, the Student Study Lounges feature carpeted floors, sofa sets, and flexible cluster seating. Large windows bring in natural light, while the open layout provides a relaxed and functional setting ideal for group activities.
  • Suitable for: Focus Group Discussions, Business Meetings, Networking Functions, and Workshops

Rental Rates

Lounge Number
Before GST
After 9% GST 
SSL 1.1
$190.00 / hour
$207.10 / hour
SSL 1.2
$150.00 / hour
$163.50 / hour

Notes:

  • Minimum 4 hours booking.
  • Subject to management review and approval.
  • Venues are available for booking during term breaks only (May-August, December).

The ALCove

  • Capacity: 60 - 80 pax
  • Features: This lounge features plush carpet flooring for enhanced acoustics and ambiance, with lounge chairs, modular couches, and coffee tables that create a comfortable yet professional space for relaxation or conversation.
  • Suitable for: Corporate Networking Functions, Teambuilding Sessions, Wedding Receptions and Workshops

Rental Rates

Before GST
After 9% GST 
$228.80 / hour
$249.40 / hour

Notes:

  • Minimum 4 hours booking.
  • Subject to management review and approval.

Discover the perfect venue for your next event within our vibrant campus. From intimate seminars to grand conferences, SMU offers a diverse range of spaces to suit every occasion. Our facilities include seminar rooms for workshops, halls for ceremonies, lounges for receptions, classrooms for lectures, and outdoor areas for festivals.

With world-class amenities and exceptional service, our dedicated leasing team is here to assist you every step of the way.

Explore our facilities below and envision your event in our stunning spaces. When you're ready to book or have questions, reach out to us for personalised assistance.

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Campus Development

SMU Campus development embodies modern architecture, sustainable design, and state-of-the-art facilities. It fosters innovation, learning, and a vibrant community, creating a dynamic and inspiring educational environment.

With the surge of big data, innovation and entrepreneurship are increasingly necessary to ensure economically viable ways of doing things. SMU researchers apply technology that emphasises methods and systems for advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and their applications to create meaningful impact on business, government and society. 

Research Highlights

Pervasive Computing

Computing has moved beyond the domain of bulky desktops and can now be found embedded all around us. Professor Archan Misra talks about battery-less wearables and fine grained monitoring of weight stack based exercises.

Social Analytics

Over 3 billion users of Online Social Networks (OSNs) engage in a plethora of social interactions. Professor Lim Ee Peng shares how he develops models and algorithms that can help us better understand user behaviour, and their application opportunities.

Financial Econometrics

Professor Yu Jun shares about the application of econometric methods that he designed and how he uses it to characterise financial data, and to estimate and test selected models of modern finance theory.

Relevant Institutes, Centres and Labs 

The institutes, centres, and labs dedicated to digital transformation research at our university play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and society. These entities foster interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together experts from various fields to explore innovative solutions to complex challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, they aim to enhance digital literacy, drive sustainable practices, and promote economic growth. Their research initiatives not only contribute to academic knowledge but also have a profound impact on industry practices and public policy, ensuring that digital transformation is inclusive and beneficial for all.

SMU leads in professional and Professional & Continuing Education with flexible, interdisciplinary programmes through SMU Academy and Executive Development. Designed for upskilling and reskilling, these courses blend academic rigour with real-world relevance to help individuals and organisations thrive in a dynamic world.

SMU Academy

Through an array of cutting-edge interdisciplinary programmes that cover conventional disciplines and emerging skills of the future, SMU Academy gives lifelong learners a competitive advantage throughout the different stages of their lives while helping organisations meet their upskilling and reskilling goals.

SMU Executive Development (EXD)

SMU EXD specialises in executive educational programmes for management at all levels, including custom programmes designed for organisations to address company-wide competencies.

Postgraduate Programmes

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Types of Postgraduate Programmes

SMU offers a wide spectrum of postgraduate pathways — from Master’s degrees to PhD research programmes, Professional Doctorates and Masters by Research. Each is designed to meet different aspirations, whether you are deepening expertise, advancing leadership, or pursuing discovery. Explore the full range of programmes through their dedicated websites to find the one that fits your journey.

Unsure what kind of programmes are suitable? 
Learn about the difference between the PhD and Doctorate programmes.

SMU Graduate Learning Outcome

Check out what are SMU's highest learning outcomes which will give you the distinctive SMU-edge to be confident to take on opportunities ahead.

Social Science Research Council Graduate Research Fellowship Scheme

A national scheme to engage outstanding early-career Singaporean social science and humanities researchers.

Find out more on postgraduate early academic career opportunities for promising Singaporeans.

Powering Partnerships for a Better Tomorrow

We forge alliances across people, public, and private sectors to co-create solutions that reimagine education, grow businesses, and nurture communities.

Join us in transforming the future of higher education and beyond.

Continue browsing, or start by choosing one of the following that matches your profile:

Why Partner with SMU

Industry-Ready Talent Pipeline

Connect with more than 13,000 talent with global perspectives

Workforce Development

Equip your workforce with the skills needed to stay ahead of the curve and enhance your organisational capabilities

Impactful Research

Harness our expertise to develop sustainable solutions for growth and operational efficiency

Knowledge Transfer and Commercialisation

Fast-track your innovation with SMU's licensed deep-tech and cutting-edge solutions

Global Network

Access our wide global networks of 60,000 alumni, 300+ partner universities, and 3 overseas centres

Your tailored partnership experience begins here.

Take a short quiz to discover how your organisation can partner with SMU.

News & Events

Undergraduate Programmes

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Core Curriculum

SMU’s Core Curriculum, led by the College of Integrative Studies, equips students with interdisciplinary skills to navigate today’s complex world. Built on three pillars—Capabilities, Communities, and Civilisations—it fosters critical thinking, cultural fluency, and ethical awareness. Students learn to apply knowledge across disciplines, preparing them to lead with purpose in diverse, real-world contexts.

SMU Graduate Learning Outcome

Check out what are SMU's highest learning outcomes which will give you the distinctive SMU-edge to be confident to take on opportunities ahead.

SMU-X

SMU-X is SMU’s experiential learning platform where students tackle real-world projects with partners. It builds critical thinking and collaboration skills. Programmes like SMU-X Overseas extend this model globally, preparing students for future opportunities.

Vision

Asia’s premier global city university
At the nexus of management, social sciences and technology
Driving innovations, transcending boundaries, transforming lives

Mission

Nurture a community of independent lifelong learners and change agents

Enable world-class researchers to address societal challenges

Harness partnerships to serve as gateway between Asia and the world

Transform lives to create sustainable futures

Learn more about our plan for SMU2030 »

About SMU

A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU's mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy.

SMU's Education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and project-based approach to learning.

Home to over 13,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate professional and postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises eight schools:

SMU offers a wide range of bachelors', masters', and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with its schools, as well as in multidisciplinary combinations of these areas.

SMU emphasises rigorous, high-impact, multi- and interdisciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities around the world, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector. SMU's city campus is a modern facility located in the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business, government, and the wider community.

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SMU at a glance

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2nd in Asia and 24th Worldwide
by QS 2024 Business Master’s Rankings

3rd in Asia and 27th Worldwide
by QS 2024 Executive MBA Rankings
5th in Asia 
by QS 2025 Global MBA Rankings

2nd in Asia and 24th Worldwide
by QS 2024 Business Master’s Rankings

5th in Asia​ for Masters in Finance Pre-experience
(SMU MSc in Applied Finance) 
by Financial Times Business School Rankings 2023
The Straits Times 'Best Employers 2024'

Global Diversity

SMU’s diverse international community creates a learning experience that transcends borders and bridges global views. The University’s international students come from India, China, ASEAN countries, Europe, North America, Africa, the Middle East, Maldives, Japan and South Korea. SMU has over 300 partner universities spanning 50 countries for exchange programmes, giving students 100% opportunities to participate in a global exposure programme.

62%

International postgraduate students (non-Singapore citizens) from 51 countries*

9%

International undergraduate students (non-Singapore citizens) from 35 countries*

* as of 12 September 2022

Faculty

SMU has an emphasis on generating rigorous, high-impact, and relevant multi-disciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty collaborate with leading international researchers and universities from USA, Europe, China and India, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector, through its research institutes, centres and labs.

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Full-time faculty

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International faculty#*

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Different nationalities*

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SMU Leadership

SMU’s leadership team drives the university’s strategic direction, fostering innovation, academic excellence, and global engagement while upholding our mission to develop leaders who create meaningful impact in business and society.

SMU Annual Report to Stakeholders

Read all about a year of progress and success at SMU. The concise review is divided into sections on SMU’s transformative education, impactful research and role as a city university, together with a Sustainability Report and Financial Review. 

Browse through the AY 2024/2025 edition or download a past edition to read offline.

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Experience the best at SMU with exclusive student facilities. Access a gym, swimming pool, lounges, study rooms, and more, designed to support your educational journey.

Student Life

At SMU, students thrive in a dynamic city campus with enriching academic and co-curricular experiences, vibrant community life, diverse housing options, and comprehensive financial support—fostering growth, connections, and opportunities beyond the classroom.

Join SMU to explore a vibrant campus life through an array of clubs, programs, and events. Your journey here promises personal growth, leadership, and a memorable university experience.

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Recreation

SMU celebrates a dynamic fusion of sports, arts, and special interests! Unleash your potential, pursue passions, and engage in a thriving community that embraces diversity and creativity.

At SMU, we are committed to financial transparency and support. Through scholarships, financial aid, and workshops, we empower students with the resources and knowledge to manage their finances successfully.

"Your SMU chapter will be unforgettable, probably amazing. Study hard, but more importantly, make the best of your resources both in and out of class. Take part, connect and step up; your capabilities will outshine what you first thought possible of yourselves."

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Professor Paulin Straughan
Dean of Students

Explore SMU

Explore SMU’s lively campus offerings, from diverse F&B choices and essential services to unique retail spots. Visit the SMU Shop for exclusive merchandise—perfect for showing your SMU pride on campus and beyond.

Located in Singapore's central business district within the arts and heritage precinct, SMU's city campus is easily accessible from all parts of Singapore.

Shop & Dine

SMU offers an impressive array of retail, F&B, and services options on campus! From delightful eateries to convenient services, students can enjoy a fulfilling and enriching university experience.

Experience a year-round extravaganza at SMU! From inspiring conferences to captivating performances, our diverse events calendar promises excitement and enrichment for everyone.

SMU prioritizes the safety and wellness of our community. With comprehensive safety measures, wellness programs, and support services, we ensure a nurturing environment for all, fostering growth and success.

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Our Focus Areas

SMU’s research tackles real-world challenges with academic rigor—building resilient workforces, longevity-ready societies, and sustainable cities. Guided by an impact framework and partnerships that harness data and AI, our focus spans three pillars: Sustainable Living, Digital Transformation, and Growth in Asia.

Learn more about each pillar and join us in creating meaningful impact.

Latest Research News

SMU’s research focuses on impactful, interdisciplinary areas such as digital transformation, sustainable living, growth in Asia—driving solutions that address complex global challenges and shape the future of society.

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