Singapore Management University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1007 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #238 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #3 of 8 | In Singapore |
| #3 of 8 | In Singapore City |
| #68 of 1,716 | For Investment Banking and Stock trading |
| Top50% | For 113 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 12,951 scientific papers with 231,808 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Business, Law, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Singapore Management University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 9 |
| 1992 | 12 | 14 |
| 1993 | 10 | 19 |
| 1994 | 9 | 13 |
| 1995 | 8 | 13 |
| 1996 | 11 | 14 |
| 1997 | 3 | 15 |
| 1998 | 9 | 16 |
| 1999 | 14 | 25 |
| 2000 | 15 | 52 |
| 2001 | 51 | 38 |
| 2002 | 77 | 86 |
| 2003 | 138 | 196 |
| 2004 | 191 | 317 |
| 2005 | 235 | 487 |
| 2006 | 281 | 776 |
| 2007 | 309 | 1218 |
| 2008 | 293 | 1909 |
| 2009 | 462 | 2930 |
| 2010 | 513 | 4126 |
| 2011 | 526 | 5552 |
| 2012 | 597 | 7084 |
| 2013 | 694 | 8267 |
| 2014 | 732 | 10192 |
| 2015 | 745 | 11456 |
| 2016 | 758 | 12254 |
| 2017 | 689 | 13438 |
| 2018 | 791 | 16133 |
| 2019 | 823 | 19278 |
| 2020 | 948 | 23423 |
| 2021 | 979 | 27801 |
| 2022 | 933 | 28848 |
| 2023 | 979 | 31385 |
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
- diplomatpoliticiancivil servant
- Biography
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Sellapan Ramanathan, often known as S. R. Nathan, was a Singaporean politician and civil servant who served as the sixth president of Singapore between 1999 and 2011. Nathan won in both 1999 presidential election and 2005 presidential election in an uncontested walkover due to ineligible candidates. He was the longest-serving president in Singapore's history.
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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 and 10 consecutive Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste in the local Star Awards ceremony from 2012 to 2022. 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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Pritam Singh
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Pritam Singh is a Singaporean politician, author, and lawyer who has been the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party since 2018, and Leader of the Opposition since 2020. A member of the Workers' Party (WP), Singh has been the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Eunos division of Aljunied GRC since 2011.
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Chantalle Ng
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Chantalle Ng is a Singaporean actress.
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Yip Pin Xiu
- Occupations
- swimmer
- Biography
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Yip Pin Xiu is a Singaporean backstroke swimmer. She is a five-time Paralympic gold medallist and 5 time World Champion, with two world records in the 50 m backstroke S2 and the 100 m backstroke S2. Yip is Singapore's most decorated Paralympian.
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Poh Seng Song
- Years
- 1983-.. (age 41)
- 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 |