Undergraduate Admissions

We’ve simplified our application process so that you can focus on putting your best foot forward.

Here’s a quick overview of what you need to do.

Shortlist your programmes.

Steer your choices towards your interests and abilities.

Submit your application and undergo an interview.

We are looking for passion and aptitude from our applicants!

Degree Programme Handbook

Explore the suite of undergraduate programmes offered by SIT and our Overseas University partners that are industry-focussed and targeted at growth industries.

Admissions Requirement Guide

This comprehensive guide informs you of the entry requirements of your programme of choice.

Parents’ Guide

A guide for parents, containing vital information to help you support your children in applying to their university of choice.

Quick overview and important dates

1. Apply online

Mid-January – Mid-March

Submit your application and make the payment for your application fee online. This applies to the degree programmes of your choice as well as scholarships, if any.

Refer to our undergraduate application guide for more details.

2. Prepare for your interview / screening

February – May

We will interview shortlisted candidates during this period.

For some degree programmes, we will require you to submit your portfolio or essay, and/or take written or technical tests.

3. Application outcome(s)

April – May

If you are successful in your application, you will receive our offer via email.

Potential recipients of our SIT scholarship will also be invited for an interview with us.

4. Accept our offer

May – June

Successful applicants who are accepting our offer may do so via the Joint Acceptance Portal by the joint acceptance deadline.

Once we have processed your acceptance of our offer, we will send our e-matriculation package to you in June.

Your career aptitude goes beyond grades and test scores. Here at SIT, we take a holistic approach in selecting prospective students. These are five key areas that we look out for:

Academic Proficiency

Having the relevant academic background or work experience will go a long way in helping you cope with the rigour of our programmes. Do you have the necessary capacity to take on the expectations of your chosen field?

Passion

Researching on a subject area, engaging with professionals in the field, or joining a subject-specific interest group are some ways to explore your passion. What steps have you taken to demonstrate passion for your selected programme of choice?

Work experience

Having prior experience in a related industry will lend weight to your application. What skills have you picked up along the way?

Personality Traits

There are certain attributes that will give you an advantage in the programme that you are applying for. What traits do you possess that make you suitable for the programme of your choice?

Interests

Having broader interests will give you the flexibility in options as you consider and select the programmes of your choice. What different subject areas are you interested in?

Here are some points on how you can give your application the best chance of succeeding:

Make an informed decision

Select up to 5 programmes that best reflect your interests, abilities and who you are.

Do use our Indicative Grade Profile to guide your programme selection.

Rank your selection in order of preference

The order of your choices will be taken into consideration during our selection process.

Tell us more about yourself

We want to know more about you as it helps us with our assessment of your application.

Share with us your passion and aptitude for your chosen field in a written personal statement.

Remember to list your relevant work experience, awards, memberships, and qualifications.

Ensure information accuracy

Make sure that the information you provide is up-to-date and accurate before submitting your application.

Refer here for the latest updates as dates may be subject to revisions.

Application Period

Online application period	10 January - 19 March 2023
Payment of application fee and online submission of relevant supporting documents	To be completed within 1 week after admission deadline
Submission of the 6th semester's Polytechnic results (where applicable)	Within 7 working days upon receiving the 6th semester's results from the respective Polytechnics

Admission Interviews
Conducted between Mid-Feb - Mid-May for different programmes

Format of interview
All shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview assessment, conducted in varying formats such as video interviews, face-to-face interviews, or written tests. Those who pass the required assessments will be made an offer.
Please note that interviews for most programmes will commence from mid-Feb to mid-May. The exact period may differ for each programme.
If you are shortlisted for an interview assessment, you will be notified by email with instructions. Do check your inbox, as well as your junk/spam folder. The order of your programme choices in your application will be duly taken into consideration in your final offer, should you pass the various assessments.
Acceptance Window Period
Offer/Release of application results
Mid-April - Mid-May 2023
Acceptance of offer 24 May 2023
Appeal period 25 May - 1 June 2023
Acceptance of offer for appeals 8 June - 18 June 2023

Matriculation

Matriculation (Submission of declaration form, photo, medical examination report, financial aids, etc.)	June 2023
First-Year Experience (FYE) induction programmes	FYE: End-August 2023
Payment of tuition and miscellaneous fees	14 days from date of Fee Advice Exact due date will be reflected on the Fee Advice
Student’s Pass Online Application & Registration (SOLAR) (required for international students only)	Submitted four weeks prior to departure for Singapore

Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar varies across different programmes under different Overseas Universities (OU). Please click on the respective universities for more information about their academic calendar.
Singapore Institute of Technology
DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
Technical University of Munich
The Culinary Institute of America
University of Liverpool

Scholarships

We recognise students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential or innovative thinking, through our scholarships.

Explore our range of scholarship opportunities and apply to be nurtured as a future leader and creator.

Explore Scholarships

Financial Aid Schemes

Here at SIT, we believe that no student should be denied access to an education because of financial difficulty.

Our financial aid schemes including loans, bursaries, study grants, and emergency funds, provide support for students.

Explore Financial Aid Schemes

Returning NSmen

If you have accepted our offer whilst serving your national service (NS), we will reserve a place in the accepted programme for you. This will allow you to commence with your studies once you have fulfilled your NS obligation.

Learn More

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Library
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Gyms
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Life at SIT

SIT is a microcosm of the working world, where we work in projects with varying dynamics. We learn soft skills to communicate our ideas effectively, which goes a long way in resolving conflicts.

Applied Learning at SIT

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Future Ready Degree

Industry 4.0 is the next big thing in engineering, and I want to be part of it. The Robotics Systems degree programme at SIT will ensure that I get the relevant knowledge and skills to be a robotics engineer after graduation.

Global Experience

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FAQs

Having concerns and questions about your application? We’ve some of the common ones addressed here.

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