Office of Partnerships & Engagement
“At SMU, we work tirelessly to forge deeper links with our vast array of stakeholders and, together, build a transformative education landscape, produce societally relevant research, and shape leaders for and of the future. The Office of Partnerships and Engagement — housing the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Office of Industry Engagement, International Office, and Office of Overseas Centres — leads SMU's partnerships effort.
Universities are a force for positive change and by working with an engaged city university like SMU, you can be part of that change too.”
Professor Lim Sun Sun
Vice President, Partnerships & Engagement
International Office (IO)
The SMU International Office builds relations and forges partnerships with universities around the world to bring together students and faculty for impactful programmes and collaborations.
Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE)
The SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and supports student and faculty startups through education, research, mentorship and access to resources.
Office of Industry Engagements (OIE)
The Office of Industry Engagement connects companies, government agencies, and professional associations to SMU’s recognised expertise in talent, innovation, education, and research.
Office of Overseas Centres (OOC)
The Office of Overseas Centres (OOC) is responsible for driving SMU's internationalisation strategy in Asia and support students, faculty, and partners in Indonesia, Thailand, & Vietnam.
