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Singapore Institute of Technology signs agreement with University of Glasgow for engineering degrees
28 March 2011
Singapore institute of technology signs agreement with university of glasgow for engineering degrees
The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) today sealed a partnership agreement with the University of Glasgow (UOG) to offer two Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree programmes in the fields of Mechanical Design Engineering and Mechatronics. Classes for both degree programmes will be held at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The official signing ceremony between SIT and UOG was held at the prestigious Raffles Hotel Singapore.
Singapore Institute of Technology – University of Glasgow – Ngee Ann Polytechnic Partnership
In response to growing demands in the manufacturing sector and especially in the high value-added engineering clusters, SIT sought out UOG, a leading United Kingdom (UK) university in engineering and technological research.
SIT President Professor Tan Chin Tiong said, “To bolster the manufacturing sector in Singapore, SIT is proud to partner with the University of Glasgow, a reputable university known for its extensive research in the fields of Engineering and Applied Sciences. We understand acutely the needs of the industry in the areas of Mechanical Design Engineering and the up-and-coming field of Mechatronics. Our commitment to keep industry-relevant ensures that our graduates are well-prepared and positioned to be leaders in Singapore’s growth.”
As the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world, UOG is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the world. UOG also boasts 6 Nobel laureates among its former students and staff. Belonging to the UK’s prestigious Russell Group of 20 research-intensive institutions, the University is one of the UK’s leading earners of research income. The Regius Chair in UOG dates from 1840 and is the UK’s oldest established chair of Engineering. The Regius professorships are “royal” professorships created by a British monarch and approved by the Crown. UOG currently has the highest number of extant Regius chairs, at twelve.
Commenting on the SIT-UOG partnership, Professor Frank Coton, Vice-Principal (Learning & Teaching), at the University of Glasgow, said: "The partnership between the University of Glasgow and the Singapore Institute of Technology is a very exciting one.
"By working together we will provide students with a world-class learning experience in disciplines aligned to the needs ofWe very much look forward to working with our SIT colleagues to educate a new generation of engineers from Singapore."
UOG’s Mechanical engineering programmes are ranked sixth in the Guardian University Guide (UK) 2011 and are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering Designers in the UK. The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Design Engineering programme is known for producing innovative engineers with the capabilities and aptitude for the design of added value products, within a commercially demanding environment. The programme develops the required blend of engineering knowledge and skills needed in undergraduates. Its pedagogy consists of treating design and manufacture as basic activities of engineering, and also as the main vehicle for integration of course elements via design studies and studio-based projects.
Similar to the Mechanical engineering programme, UOG is well-known for its Electronic programme and is ranked fifth in The Guardian University Guide (UK) 2011. The modern manufacturing industry depends on its ability to integrate electronics, control, software and mechanical engineering into a range of innovative products and systems. Through UOG’s Mechatronics degree programme, undergraduates will pick up interdisciplinary skills and learn to integrate Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical engineering to study the design of cutting-edge and high-tech industrial components.
Raffles Hotel’s Glaswegian Connection as the Venue of the Signing Ceremony
Due to its Glaswegian connection, Raffles Hotel was specifically selected as the venue of the signing ceremony. Raffles Hotel was designed and built by Swan and MacLaren (a Scot), the first professional architects to arrive in Singapore in the 19th Century. The famous Scottish cast-iron portico at the Raffles Hotel entrance also came from Glasgow, and was designed by Walter Macfarlane & Co, one of the most important Scottish manufacturers of ornamental ironwork and street furniture at the time.
SIT’s Admissions Exercise
SIT’s admissions exercise opened on 1 February 2011. The application period has now been extended to 17 April 2011. Interested students can apply via the SIT website at www.SingaporeTech.edu.sg. SIT takes a holistic approach in assessing applicants, taking into consideration academic results, extra-curricular interests and the candidate’s passion and personal qualities. Relevant work experience will also be considered and all shortlisted applicants will be assessed through interviews. For specific programmes, students may also have to submit portfolios or essays.
About Singapore Institute of Technology
SIT was established by the Ministry of Education in 2009 to provide upgrading opportunities primarily for polytechnic graduates. In consultation with various government agencies, SIT has brought to Singapore some of the best degree programmes in the world by partnering reputable overseas universities. These programmes are highly industry-focused and targeted at key growth sectors of the economy.
SIT is committed to a unique tri-partite collaborative model with the overseas university partners and the five local polytechnics to offer polytechnic graduates more opportunities for learning at tertiary level. Additionally, SIT’s unique ‘distributed campus’ model means that programmes are conducted at SIT facilities within each polytechnic, allowing for greater synergy and efficiency with regards to infrastructure and facilities.
SIT students are assessed holistically for both academic excellence and passion. All students are conferred the exact same degree as their counterparts at the home universities and are required to undergo an overseas immersion programme at their respective overseas university’s home campus.
At steady state, SIT aims to take in at least 2000 full-time students per academic year. There are plans to eventually offer part-time degree programmes to cater to full-time working professionals.
