Admission | SUSS

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

For SUSS graduate programmes that are conducted in the English Language, if your undergraduate degree is not awarded by an English-medium university, or, your undergraduate degree is awarded by an English-medium university but the language of instruction was not English,

you must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR) with at least an:

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5
TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or 85 (internet-based)
PTE Academic score of 58
C1 Advanced score of 180 [score must be obtained within the last 2 years at point of application]
MUET score of a Band 4 [score must be obtained within the last 5 years at point of application]

Application for graduate programmes is to be made online. To begin, first prepare all necessary documents for e-application.

Click on the link below for the checklist

Link to Document Check List

研究生项目申请材料清单

Click on the link below to view our online application guides:

Click here for English Guide

点击获取中文申请教程

Each e-application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee which is payable online only.

Singapore Citizen & Permanent Resident - $60 (subject to prevailing GST)
All other applicants - $100* (subject to prevailing GST)

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Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo one or more interviews and/or take written admission or other evaluation tests as may be prescribed by SUSS.

All applications are considered individually on merit, and the offer of admission is dependent on the number of places available in individual programmes.

You will receive notification of your application status via email.

For January intake, the notification will be sent out by end November.
For July intake, by end May.

Alternatively, you may also check your application status with the link below:

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*Admission is solely at the discretion of SUSS and the decision is final and binding. SUSS reserves the right to refuse admission and is not obliged to offer an explanation for the non-admission of unsuccessful candidates.

Deposit Payment

Successful applicants who have been offered a place in our graduate programme from the July 2024 intake onwards will be required to make a non-refundable deposit of S$2,000 (inclusive of prevailing GST) upon acceptance of the Final Offer (FO) from SUSS.

The deposit will be used to offset the course fees for the first semester’s billing. More details regarding course registration and course payment will be shared in the Acceptance of Offer (AOO) email which will be sent to new students by 15 June or 30 November for the July and January intakes respectively.

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Digital Student Card

Please download the SUSS Backpack app on your mobile phone to access your digital student card upon your enrolment as a student. All SUSS students must produce this digital student card when taking the examinations.

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Orientation

There is an orientation for all new students before their programmes commence. You will receive an email invitation to join the orientation from Student Services. As a student, should you require any assistance, please contact Student Services at +65 6248 9111 or email [email protected].

Check out the admission calendar for important dates and deadlines

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Scholarship

In recognition of academic excellence and leadership potential, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) offers scholarships to outstanding new as well as existing students pursuing their graduate studies at the University.

*International students are eligible to apply for the SUSS PhD Scholarship only.

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Sponsorship

Committed to the promotion of lifelong learning, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) funds a number of Sponsorships in recognition of excellent academic achievements, leadership qualities and special talents and contributions to new and continuing students. SUSS works with various organisations in offering these SUSS-funded sponsorships to their members and/or staff.

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Financial Aid

Various types of financial aid available to support our students who may require financial assistance.

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Latest Programme Fees

Find out about our latest tuition fees listing and SSG subsidies available for our graduate programmes

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Other Information on Tution Fees

View the General Information on SUSS's Tuition Fees, concessions and policies From July 2022 semester, all new graduate programme students who are Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents or other residents will pay an annual miscellaneous fee of $20.00 (subject to prevailing GST). The miscellaneous fee consists of items such as CLASS copyright licensing fees, computer fees, student card, etc. There may be additional items that are not covered by the tuition fees. These could include items such as additional recommended textbooks, resit examination fee, etc.

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Fee Payment Procedures
Students will be sent the bill for course fee payment (and other additional fees, if applicable) at the start of each semester. You will usually be given about 1-2 weeks to pay the fees.

SSG Funding
Selected courses in some graduate programmes fall under the SkillsFuture Series funding, and students who take these SkillsFuture courses may enjoy fee subsidies (for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents only).

Terms and conditions apply.

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