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Singapore Management University is one of the top-rated universities in Singapore. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.
If you look at the Singapore Management University ranking for 2025, it stands at #757 globally and #4 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #701 and #4, respectively, in 2024. QS has also ranked the university at #511, in 2026.
Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of Singapore Management University ranking globally:
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 501 | 585 | 511 |
| US News | 725 | 577 | 616 | Not Ranked |
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Now, let us look at Singapore Management University course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Business & Management Studies, Law, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences and Accounting & Commerce are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and QS, exemplifying Singapore Management University and its strengths.
The university ranking for Business & Management Studies courses stands at #56 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has remained unchanged from its 2024 rank. These courses are also ranked at #24 by QS.
University’s Law courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #179. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by QS from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by QS at #101, showing remained unchanged trend from its 2024 rank.
Here are some of the top Singapore Management University courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Management Studies | #64 | #56 | #56 |
| Law | #153 | #175 | #179 |
| Science | Not Ranked | #586 | #598 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | #357 | #407 | #273 |
| Accounting & Commerce | #44 | #53 | #64 |
SMU SingaporeUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 725 | 577 | 616 |
SMU SingaporeFT (Financial Times) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 61 | 72 | – / – |
| Master in Finance | 41 | – / – | – / – |
| Master in Management | 41 | 54 | 64 |
SMU SingaporeQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 501 | 585 | 511 |
| Accounting and Finance | 59 | 64 | – / – |
| Global MBA | 43 | 41 | 41 |
| Law and Legal Studies | 101 | 101 | – / – |
| Masters in Business Analytics | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 501 | 501 | – / – |
| Politics | – / – | 251 | – / – |
| Sociology | – / – | 301 | – / – |
SMU SingaporeARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 201 | 201 |
| Political Sciences | 201 | 301 |
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Singapore Management University is ranked #4 at national level and #757 at global level by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. US News and World Report has ranked the university #616 under Best Global Universities and #176 under Best Global Universities in Asia. It has ranked few majors as well, including C
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