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Programme Overview
Qualification
DEng
Provider
Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration
4 to 6 years
Next intake
Campus location
SIT Punggol Campus
The Doctor of Engineering (DEng) programme is designed for professionals to deepen their technical expertise through industrial research and development, while preparing them for leadership positions in the industry.
Students learn from solving real-world problems by working on industry projects, which are jointly supervised by SIT faculty and an industry supervisor. As part of the project, you will complete academic modules to enhance your knowledge and skills. To apply for the programme, students will be required to develop a research project in consultation with the SIT faculty and the industry supervisor. Find out more about the requirements below.
Intakes
There are three admission intakes per academic year - September, January and May.
How to Apply
Develop A Research Project
Programme Structure
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Qualification |
NORMAL Candidature |
Maximum Candidature |
Modules |
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Doctor of Engineering (Specialisation)* |
4 years |
6 years |
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*Current specialisations offered by SIT are Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems.
Coursework Requirements
To be awarded a DEng, candidates will need to complete all academic modules (equivalent to about 36 credits) within a period of three years and non-credit bearing modules* must be completed before the end of candidature.
- Three core (research) modules with a minimum B grade each
- Three specialisation modules with a minimum B grade each
- All non-credit bearing modules
- Complete an industry research project and fulfil the requirements of his/her Doctorate thesis.
In order to take the mid-point progress examination, candidates are to fulfil a core (research) and two specialisation modules with a minimum B grade by the second year of their studies. The examination is held between 18-24 months of candidature.
*Research Integrity must be completed within the first trimester upon enrolment.
Thesis Submission
At the end of the programme, the candidate will be required to submit a thesis which the Thesis Committee will assess with the addition of one or two external examiners who are domain experts in the subject matter of the thesis. A Thesis Defence of the thesis to the Thesis Examination Committee is required.
Eligibility
Current employees of companies with recognised Bachelor's degree qualifications and a research project identified by the company. At least an Honours with Distinction in a relevant discipline, Or an Honours with Merit in a relevant discipline with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
- Applicants whose first language is not English or whose medium of undergraduate instruction is not in English are required to demonstrate English proficiency by means of TOEFL / IELTS test scores.
- Employees’ programme application is supported by their companies
Non-company employees may choose to self-finance their studies.
Enquiries
Please email ppr@singaporetech.edu.sg for more details.
Fees and Finances
Singapore Citizen
Tuition fees: $7,770.00 for SG Citizens / $31,285.00 Non-subsidised fees.
Permanent Resident
Tuition fees: $10,980.00 for Permanent Resident / $31,285.00 Non-subsidised fees.
International Student
Tuition fees: $17,165.00 for International Student / $31,285.00 Non-subsidised fees.
SIT-DSO Industrial Doctorate Programme (SDIDP)
By SIT and DSO National Laboratories
Objective
The initiative aims to attract, inspire, and develop Singaporean talent for careers in defence and security R&D while equipping them with leadership and management capabilities. Through dedicated resources, mentoring, and development programmes, it seeks to cultivate technically skilled local professionals into future multidisciplinary leaders, application experts, and thought leaders.
lntroduction
The SDIDP aims to fund Singaporeans who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree relevant to the research needs of SIT and DSO. SDIDP Candidates will be employed full-time as a Research Assistant, Research Associate or equivalent in SIT while pursuing an Industrial Doctorate (ID) degree in one of the academic clusters in SIT on a full-time basis.
The key aspects of the programme are as follows:
- 4 years of employment as a research staff in SIT
- 4 years of full-time Industrial Doctorate programme tuition fee
- 1-year overseas research attachment with additional financial support
- Mandatory internship with a minimum duration of 10 weeks at DSO or other local defence technology community (DTC) partners
- Local and overseas conference support
- Exposure to defence ecosystem
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be Singapore citizens
- Have obtained at least Honours (Distinction) Degree. [If applicant has not yet completed the undergraduate degree programme, applicant shall furnish documentation from the University that applicant is on track to obtain a Honours (Distinction) degree.
- Have strong interest in research for defence science and application
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Bond and Career Opportunities
Bond
There is no bond attached to this programme.
Career Opportunity
Upon the successful completion of their studies, the SDIDP candidates may be offered further employment in DSO or any of the Defence Technology Community (DTC) partners (i.e., the Defence Science and Technology Agency, ST Engineering, and the Ministry of Defence).
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Application Procedure
Interested applicants shall send in their applications to ppr@singaporetech.edu.sg
Please include the following in your email submission:
- Latest CV (with (expected) graduation date & GPA)
- Latest Transcript
- Intake you're interested in (Jan 2027/May 2027/Sep 2027)
Admission Intake Last day for submission of application Jan 2027 By 15 Sep 2026 May 2027 By 15 Jan 2027 Sep 2027 By 15 May 2027 Evaluation:
Potential Candidates shall be shortlisted, interviewed and selected by an Evaluation Panel.
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Application Procedure
Coverage and Award Terms
The coverage and programme terms are as follows:
Item Description Tuition Fee Full coverage for four academic years for the Industrial Doctorate programme Monthly Stipend Monthly Stipend + S$2,000 (top-up) Yearly Staff Benefits According to SIT Staff Benefits Conference Allowance Local & Overseas Conference Support Overseas Attachment Up to 12 months overseas attachment
FAQs
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What are the distinctive features of SIT’s Industrial Postgraduate programmes?
The Industrial Postgraduate programmes are designed to train manpower at the postgraduate level for the industry while allowing the candidate to retain and progress in their career in industry.
The programmes combine applied research with academic modules, that can be paced out to allow the candidates to complete over the period of their candidature.
The research project is jointly defined by the sponsoring company and the University, focusing on solving an organisation/industry challenge. The candidates will have both academic and industry supervisors to provide support throughout the programme candidature.
Candidates are allowed to select specialisation modules across a range of disciplines, thus customising their own knowledge acquisition.
New Innovation specialisation allows candidates to learn more about innovation mapping techniques, to identify new areas for growth and development, and to develop strategies to take advantage of these opportunities in the context of their research project. -
What are the differences between SIT’s MSc programmes and SIT Industrial Doctorate and Industrial Master programmes?
The MSc programmes are coursework-based, where candidates are required to complete and pass all mandatory examinable modules.
The Industrial Master and Industrial Doctorate programmes are research-based programmes. The candidate will pursue independent but supervised research on an approved topic based on which a thesis must be submitted for examination. The candidates are required to complete and pass designated examinable modules. All candidates are required to pass an Oral Presentation for their thesis.
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What is the eligibility for companies to join the Industrial Postgraduate programmes?
Local or multinational companies based in Singapore that possess the capacity and ability to scope and conduct an industrial postgraduate project with SIT. The Company must be committed to support existing or prospective employees (including providing financial support) towards attaining their Master or Doctorate qualification.
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What are the benefits for the company if they sign up for the programmes?
Outcomes derived from projects have the potential to translate into new products/services that will benefit the company. By training employees to perform R&D in an industrial context, companies are nurturing future technological leaders for the company. The opportunity to interact with SIT faculty in the research domain will facilitate industry-academia technological exchange.
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What scholarships are available?
SIT has scholarships/awards available to help graduate students finance their study in the University.
The following scholarships are available for employees of companies. Check your eligibility here:
EDB-IPP or ESG-IPP Grant (EDB-Industrial Postgraduate Programme (EDB-IPP) | Singapore Institute of Technology
SIT Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship -
Can I pursue the programme if I am self-financed?
Yes, candidates may choose to self-finance their tuition fees. Candidates will have to find a company sponsor who will develop the research project together with SIT. The company will contribute funding for the research project costs.