Singapore University of Technology and Design

Most preferred course by Indian students at SUTD are-

• PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Design
• PhD program in Engineering Product Development
• B.E.  in Engineering Product Development
• MS in Security by Design
• PhD Program in Engineering Systems and Design
• BSc in Architecture and Sustainable Design
• B.E. in Information Systems Technology and Design

Finding part time jobs while studying at SUTD is very much possible, but availability can vary. Institute itself offers various job roles that maybe worth considering.
Students can also look for external job search platforms such as Indeed and LinkedIn.  

There is no Application fee for UG at SUTD  as university eliminated fee for Undergraduates. By not having application fee, University is creating good options and opportunities for students across globe to pursue their educational interests and goals without financial burden on students. But for PG students, university hasn't specified application fee, hence it is suggested to call admission office to get more details regarding process.

Below mentioned are requirements for B.Tech at SUTD-

• Students must have passed high school with good grades

• Students with good competency in Maths and Sciences are preferred.

• Transcripts of high school

• Academic records without relying on high school counsellors or another administrator. 

• SOP

• Portfolio-  This depends on course the applicant is choosing as this is not present in every program. But having creative and unique portfolio will help you get into SUTD.

• English requirements- Mentioned below table explains minimum score for each English exam university is accepting-

SUTD does not charge any application fee from undergraduate applicants. However, graduate applicants need to pay a non-refundable amount of application fee of SGD 21.40 for all programmes. Students can pay via credit or debit cards through the university website.

SUTD does take an interview as an application process. Considering it’s acceptance rate is just 36%, that means only 36 students are only selected out of 100. The university seeks diverse students who demonstrate excellent academic grades and well-rounded individuals involved with extracurricular activities showcasing unique talent and experiences in their portfolio. Although the SUTD acceptance rate is competitive, applicants are evaluated for overall performance and not just particulate in one segment. Remember to give your best and emphasise your skills and talents that come in handy to SUTD interview. 

Yes SUTD is affiliated with MIT and totally focuses on the development of students. More than 90% of the SUTD undergraduate curriculum was originally developed by MIT. SUTD and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) signed a collaboration agreement 16 years ago. This covered both education and research endeavours. 

International students must submit proof of English Language proficiency to be considered for SUTD admission ( especially non-English speaking countries). Students can demonstrate that they are proficient in English by submitting the English proficiency test scores.

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In QS World Ranking 2026, SUTD has been placed at 519 position. Before taking admission at university, Indian students should assess this university on parameters such as academics, citations per faculty, faculty/student ratio and international faculty ratio or international student ratio.