Overview

Key facts

The SUTD-NUS Joint Programme at the Singapore University of Technology and Design is a joint research programme leading to the award of a PhD Joint Degree. You will be registered with both NUS and SUTD, guided by academic staff from both universities and examined to the standards of both universities. Upon successful completion of the SUTD-NUS JDP, you will be conferred a PhD degree awarded jointly by SUTD and NUS.

You will benefit from the multi-disciplinary combination of SUTD’s unique Big-D perspective while having access to the vast experience of NUS’s Faculty of Engineering and access to research laboratories and facilities in both institutions. Through the programme, you will be able to produce cutting-edge industry-relevant research, which is critical for the innovation-based economy of the future.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

During the course of the programme, you will have access to facilities at both universities.
Students are required to spend at least half the duration of their candidature at their Home Institution, and should typically spend a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years at the Host Institution.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics Engineering Management

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Original Undergraduate and/or Master’s degree transcript and certificate softcopies
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score report: Not required, but highly recommended.
Names, titles & e-mail addresses of your 3 Recommenders
Relevant supporting documents
Softcopy of your Identity Card or relevant pages in your Passport
Your Statement of Objectives (3,000 words) softcopy

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32750 SGD / year

≈ 32750 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14600 SGD / year

≈ 14600 SGD / year

Additional Details

Singapore Permanent Residents: S$21,000
Non-Subsidised Fee (Inclusive of GST): S$52,994

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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