Singapore Management University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #916 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #184 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #3 of 8 | In Singapore |
| #3 of 8 | In Singapore City |
| #61 of 1,928 | For Investment Banking and Stock trading |
| Top50% | For 117 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 9,697
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- smu.edu.sg
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 45%*
* Singapore Management University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 9,697 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 357 |
| Student:staff ratio | 27:1 |
Research profile
Singapore Management University has published 15,435 scientific papers with 393,313 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Business, Law, Engineering, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Economics, and Philosophy.
Singapore Management University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 33 |
| 1994 | 9 | 22 |
| 1995 | 9 | 31 |
| 1996 | 11 | 30 |
| 1997 | 5 | 41 |
| 1998 | 11 | 54 |
| 1999 | 14 | 53 |
| 2000 | 16 | 117 |
| 2001 | 53 | 118 |
| 2002 | 80 | 219 |
| 2003 | 145 | 379 |
| 2004 | 209 | 549 |
| 2005 | 258 | 888 |
| 2006 | 285 | 1271 |
| 2007 | 315 | 1956 |
| 2008 | 320 | 2857 |
| 2009 | 502 | 4169 |
| 2010 | 545 | 5987 |
| 2011 | 564 | 7867 |
| 2012 | 634 | 9791 |
| 2013 | 755 | 11211 |
| 2014 | 777 | 13819 |
| 2015 | 790 | 15661 |
| 2016 | 764 | 16632 |
| 2017 | 738 | 18927 |
| 2018 | 838 | 22718 |
| 2019 | 915 | 26940 |
| 2020 | 1010 | 32561 |
| 2021 | 1113 | 38943 |
| 2022 | 996 | 38422 |
| 2023 | 1113 | 44171 |
| 2024 | 936 | 43920 |
| 2025 | 756 | 37588 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Singapore Management University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Fee (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 12,700 |
| Postgraduate (Masters) | 32,000 |
| Postgraduate (PhD) | 28,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Singapore Management University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Information Technology, Law, Real Estate, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Business Administration, Business Computing, Communication Studies, Data Processing, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Law, Leadership, Management, Psychology |
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Psychology |
Notable alumni
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S. R. Nathan
- Occupations
- diplomatcivil servantpolitician
- Biography
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Sellapan Ramanathan DUT PJG, often known as S. R. Nathan, was a Singaporean civil servant, diplomat and politician who served as the sixth president of Singapore between 1999 and 2011. He was the longest-serving president in the country's history, holding office for two full terms. Prior to his presidency, Nathan held various key positions in the public service, including roles in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Security and Intelligence Division (SID). He also served as Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia and Ambassador to the United States.
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Rebecca Lim
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Rebecca Lim Hui Ling is a Singaporean actress and host. Lim has won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Asian Television Awards and two Best Actress in a Leading Role awards, a Best Supporting Actress award. Lim also won Best Performance in a Leading Role at the Seoul International Drama Awards. Lim has been the cover girl for numerous fashion magazines, and has been invited to Paris Fashion Week 2019 for Christian Dior and Hermes show. In 2020, Lim was awarded the Best Actress National Winner - Malaysia for her performance in The Bridge.
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Chantalle Ng
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Chantalle Ng is a Singaporean actress.
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Pritam Singh
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Pritam Singh is a Singaporean politician, author and lawyer who was the leader of the opposition from 2020 to 2026. He has been the secretary-general of the Workers' Party (WP) since 2018 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Eunos division of Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since 2011. Singh was the first de jure leader of the opposition in post-independence Singapore.
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Yip Pin Xiu
- Occupations
- para swimmer
- Biography
-
Yip Pin Xiu PJG PLY is a Singaporean backstroke swimmer. She is a seven-time Paralympic gold medalist and seven-time World Champion, with two world records in the 50-metre and 100-metre backstrokes S2. Yip is Singapore's most decorated Paralympian and Southeast Asia's most decorated swimming Paralympian.
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Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Zhulkarnain bin Abdul Rahim is a Singaporean politician and lawyer who has been serving as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Minister of State for Social and Family Development since 2026. As a member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Keat Hong division of Chua Chu Kang Group Representation Constituency since 2020.
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Poh Seng Song
- Years
- 1983-.. (age 43)
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
-
Poh Seng Song is an athlete from Singapore who specialises in the 100 metres sprint and 4 x 100 metres relay.
Singapore Management University faculties and divisions
| School : Accountancy | Accountancy |
|---|---|
| School : Business | Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| School : Economics | Economics, Finance |
| School : Information Systems | Business Computing, Information Technology |
| School : Law | Law |
General information
| Alternative names | SMU 新加坡管理大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education (MoE) |
| Colors | smu blue, smu gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | 81 Victoria Street Singapore, 188065 Singapore |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,866,000 |