SUSS Undergraduate Programmes for International Students

SUSS offers twelve full-time undergraduate programmes for international students who are on Student's Pass.

International Student Feature - Elisabeth Karen Zaini, Bachelor of Accountancy

 

SUSS Full-time Undergraduate Brochure

Click here to download our full-time undergraduate brochure.

Application Criteria

More information on the admission criteria may be found here.

There will be additional admission criteria to better target students who are aligned to the educational philosophy of our full-time programmes. This will be done through interviews and selection tests.

Student's Pass

All full-time international students are required to hold a valid Student's Pass issued by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Your offer of admission to SUSS is conditional upon your successful application of your Student's Pass.

Before you can be issued with the Student's Pass, you are required by ICA to undergo a medical examination which include tests for Tuberculosis and the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV). Upon clearing this medical examination and certified fit to study in Singapore, you will be issued with a medical report. Please submit your medical report online via ICA SOLAR for the completion of the Student's Pass formalities with ICA. 

If you do not pass the medical examination, you will not be granted admission to SUSS and must return to your home country at your own expense. Once you have recovered from treatment, your re-application for a Student Pass will be subjected to ICA’s review again and there is no confirmation that you will be granted the pass in time to enrol in the programme before it commences in your desired enrolment intake. Please refer to the requirements on ICA's website.

You need to apply for your Student's Pass via ICA's SOLAR system. Upon approval, you will be issued the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, which you can download and print from the SOLAR system.

For international students who do not require an entry visa to Singapore, you will only need to show your passport and disembarkation card to get through Singapore immigration.

For international students who require an entry visa to Singapore, the IPA letter will serve as a single-trip entry visa upon arrival in Singapore. Please show your passport, disembarkation card and the IPA letter to the Duty Officer at the Immigration Checkpoint when arriving Singapore. You will be issued a short term Social Visit Pass.

Overstaying is a punishable offence under the Immigration Act. You are to take note of the expiry dates of the IPA letter/Social Visit Pass and complete the formalities in getting the Student's Pass before the period of stay expires. It is also your responsibility to apply for an extension of the Student's Pass at least one (1) month before it expires. A full-time student is deemed to be residing illegally in Singapore if he/she does not have a valid Student's Pass.

According to the conditions stated by ICA, an international student must surrender the Student's Pass within 7 days of the date of cessation or termination of studies. Those who surrender at ICA (Visitor Services Centre, ICA Building Level 4) will be granted a short term visit pass to allow them to exit the country. If you intend to leave Singapore upon completion of your studies, you may surrender it with a cancellation form to the Immigration Officer at the checkpoint. For students who are overseas, you may return the Student's Pass and cancellation form to ICA by registered post to the following address:

Officer-In-Charge
Visitor Services Centre
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
#04-00
Singapore 208718

Getting Around

Singapore's public transportation system is fast, convenient and efficient. There are six MRT lines consisting more of than 130 stations, with about 200km of rail spanning the island. It is complemented by the bus system, which provides connections between residential towns and MRT stations. There are also several options for taxis and private hire cars in Singapore which makes travelling very convenient.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For a smoother administrative process into Singapore, please ensure you have the following items ready before you leave for Singapore:

  1. A valid passport for international travel with validity of at least six months
  2. Photocopies of the bio-data page of your passport
  3. Student pass In-Principal Approval (IPA) letter
  4. Pre-enrolment medical report
  5. SUSS’ Letter of Offer (printed out)
  6. Other forms of personal identification
  7. Passport-sized photographs
  8. Letter or emails containing accommodation arrangements in Singapore

SUSS Departments

  • Student Services Department (first point of contact for student-related matters)
  • Financial Aid Department (matters related to financial aid)
  • MyMail (student email) Technical Support
  • Canvas Learning Management System Technical Support
  • C-Three (Professional Counselling, Life Coaching, Emotional Support)


Emergency Numbers

  • Police: 999
  • Singapore Civil Defence Force (Ambulance & Fire Brigade): 995
  • Non-Emergency Ambulance: 1777

Although there are no accommodation options on SUSS campus at this point in time, the university has sourced some accommodation providers for your consideration. You may refer to Accommodation Options for more details.

If you are renting a private apartment, you may engage the services of a property agent to help you with the arrangements. Do note that agents charge an agent fee if you engage their services. Some things to look out for are:

  • Rent – This includes monthly rental of the unit, rental deposit, security deposit, administrative charges.
  • Location – Whether the unit is located near amenities such as MRT stations, bus stops, grocery stores or food outlets
  • Lease period – The lease period of a unit is normally one to two years. Some landlords may ask for up to three months’ rent as deposit.
  • Others – You may wish to factor in additional costs, such as for water and electricity charges for the unit you are renting, Wi-Fi charges or having to purchase your own furnishings if the unit you are renting is unfurnished.


Any contract or tenancy agreement signed is solely between student and house owner / service provider. Always make sure to personally visit the room / apartment for rent before making any commitments and never make any payments before that.

  • By Car / Motorcycle
    • Take Exit 26A on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) and turn onto Clementi Road
  • By Grab / Taxi
    • Enter Block C carpark of SIM Campus and alight at the drop-off point at the round-a-bout
  • By Bus
    • Bus service numbers 52, 61, 74, 75, 151, 154 and 184 stop directly at the bus stop of our campus
  • By MRT
    • Alight at King Albert Park (DT6) Station of the Downtown Line (blue line), exit via Exit A and follow the sheltered walkway to the bus stop. From there, take bus service number 74, 151 or 154 from the same side, and alight at the stop which reads “Opposite SIM HQ”.

Check out SUSS campus map.

All matriculated full-time students will have insurance coverage consisting of the following:

  • Group Personal Accident Insurance
  • Group Hospital and Surgical Insurance
  • Group Clinical Outpatient Insurance
  • Group Outpatient Specialist Insurance
Find out more details on the insurance schemes and coverages

The estimated living expenses in Singapore vary across individuals depending on spending habits. It may range from anywhere between S$500 and S$2,000 or more per month on living expenses. You may use EDB’s Cost of Living Calculator for an estimate based on your lifestyle preferences.

The SUSS Student Portal is your main online student hub, allowing you to access your student details, complete e-course registration, check your school invoices, perform payment transactions, receive updates and news, and more!

The Student Portal can be assessed via this link: https://portal.suss.edu.sg/home

You may also find more information from the Student Portal User Guide or check out this short video on navigating the Student Portal.

Your online classes, lectures and learning materials can be assessed via Canvas. You may also find out more about eTextbooks and interactive StudyGuides.

SUSS promotes an inclusive environment that supports individual needs and enables students to realise their aspirations and positively impact others. Read more about student life at SUSS.

SUSS Voyage is helmed by a group of international students, for fellow international students. The group aims to provide support to international students studying at SUSS by helping them navigate university life and living in Singapore, organising events and social activities to allow international students to get to know one another, and providing opportunities for networking and cultural exchange. Join their group chat on Telegram here!

Read more about SUSS Interest Groups and Competition Groups.

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