Singapore University of Social Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2738 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #863 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 8 | In Singapore |
| #5 of 8 | In Singapore City |
| #604 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.suss.edu.sg
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 41%*
* The Singapore University of Social Sciences 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
| Admissions Requirements | For all programmes, applicants must be a Singapore citizen, permanent resident or resident in Singapore, and have 2 years of work experience or be currently employed on a full-time basis, and be 21 years old and above. For undergraduate programmes, 2 GCE 'A' level passes (prior to 2006) or 2 H2 passes (post-2006), or a polytechnic diploma; Postgraduate programmes, an undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution; local polytechnic diploma (for selected programme) |
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Research profile
Singapore University of Social Sciences has published 2,222 scientific papers with 42,047 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Biology.
Singapore University of Social Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 | 8 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 19 |
| 2006 | 15 | 30 |
| 2007 | 17 | 29 |
| 2008 | 21 | 30 |
| 2009 | 37 | 67 |
| 2010 | 55 | 113 |
| 2011 | 53 | 168 |
| 2012 | 48 | 244 |
| 2013 | 50 | 317 |
| 2014 | 69 | 447 |
| 2015 | 77 | 540 |
| 2016 | 106 | 753 |
| 2017 | 175 | 1267 |
| 2018 | 144 | 2002 |
| 2019 | 241 | 3923 |
| 2020 | 224 | 5505 |
| 2021 | 274 | 7386 |
| 2022 | 283 | 8807 |
| 2023 | 291 | 9591 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Singapore University of Social Sciences 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 | Tuition Cost (per academic year) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Accountancy | SGD 10,000 | Singapore Dollar |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics | SGD 10,000 | Singapore Dollar |
| Bachelor of Science in Finance | SGD 10,000 | Singapore Dollar |
| Bachelor of Science in Marketing | SGD 10,000 | Singapore Dollar |
| Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management | SGD 10,000 | Singapore Dollar |
| Master of Business Administration | SGD 42,000 | Singapore Dollar |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics | SGD 30,000 | Singapore Dollar |
| Master of Science in Finance | SGD 30,000 | Singapore Dollar |
| Master of Science in Marketing | SGD 30,000 | Singapore Dollar |
| Master of Science in Supply Chain Management | SGD 30,000 | Singapore Dollar |
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 University of Social Sciences.
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 | No |
| Economics | No | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Law, Management, Marketing, Preschool Education, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Adult Education, Applied Linguistics, Business Administration, Chinese, Development Studies, Educational and Student Counselling, Engineering, Engineering Management, Finance, Gerontology, Leadership, Literature, Management, Preschool Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Taxation, Transport Management |
| Doctor's Degree | Business Administration, Chinese, Engineering, Gerontology, Literature, Management |
Notable alumni
-
Daren Tang
- Occupations
- chief executive officer
- Biography
-
Daren Tang Heng Shim is the fifth and current Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). He is also Secretary-General of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). Tang previously headed the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and was a trade lawyer for the government of Singapore.
Singapore University of Social Sciences faculties and divisions
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Taxation, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| School : Human Development | Development Studies, Educational and Student Counselling, Human Resources, Preschool Education, Psychology, Social Work |
| School : Humanities and Behavioural Sciences | Applied Linguistics, Chinese, Communication Studies, English, Literature, Psychology, Sociology, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Translation and Interpretation |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Science and Technology | Engineering, Natural Sciences, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | SUSS 新跃社科大学 |
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| Founded | 2005 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education (MoE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 463 Clementi Road Singapore, 599494 Singapore |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,866,000 |