🤝Singapore University of Social Sciences

Singapore, Singapore

Singapore's university for social sciences and lifelong/flexible learning, with a strong part-time study option.

About SUSS

SUSS was established to serve both school-leavers and working adults, with flexible, modular study options that let students complete degrees part-time alongside employment — a structure Singapore's more traditional universities don't offer. It's particularly known for Social Work, Human Resource Management and Early Childhood Education.

Why students choose it

  • Flexible, modular study designed for both full-time and working students
  • Strong Social Work and Human Resource Management programmes
  • Purpose-built for lifelong and continuing education

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Typical entry grades

AAB (A Level)  ·  IB 33

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

S$35,000–S$50,000/yr

high tier for Singapore — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

city campus, Singapore

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or SUSS's financial aid office.

Singapore's scholarship landscape has an important nuance most students don't expect: several of the largest awards (and the government Tuition Grant that substantially lowers fees) come with a bond — a requirement to work for a Singapore-based company for a fixed number of years after graduating.

  • ASEAN Scholarship / country-specific scholarships: Government or agency-funded, generally for outstanding students from specific countries, usually bonded to Singapore-based employment for several years after graduation.
  • MOE Tuition Grant: Not a scholarship itself, but a government subsidy that substantially reduces tuition for eligible students (see the citizenship/PR fee note above) — international (non-PR) students who take it up are bonded to work for a Singapore-registered company for a set period.
  • University merit scholarships: NUS, NTU and SMU each offer their own merit-based international scholarships, varying in whether they carry a bond — check each one individually.

Always check whether a Singapore scholarship carries a work bond before accepting — it's a genuine multi-year commitment, not a formality.

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Popular courses

Social Sciences

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Law

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Education

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Human Resource

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Durations are typical for Singapore — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
August
Typical deadline
Late February – March for international applicants
Note
NUS, NTU and SMU each run their own portal and timeline — check the specific university.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overall

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test. NUS/NTU/SMU each set their own threshold.

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SUSS FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to SUSS as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into SUSS?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, SUSS expects around AAB at A Level or 33 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for SUSS's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on SUSS's own admissions page before applying.

How much does SUSS cost for international students?

International tuition at SUSS typically falls in the S$35,000–S$50,000/yr range (high tier for Singapore). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not SUSS's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for SUSS?

SUSS follows Singapore's typical intake calendar: August, with applications generally due late february – march for international applicants. NUS, NTU and SMU each run their own portal and timeline — check the specific university. Always verify the exact date on SUSS's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for SUSS?

Singapore universities, including SUSS, typically ask international applicants for 6.0–6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test. NUS/NTU/SMU each set their own threshold.

What is SUSS known for?

Singapore's university for social sciences and lifelong/flexible learning, with a strong part-time study option. SUSS was established to serve both school-leavers and working adults, with flexible, modular study options that let students complete degrees part-time alongside employment — a structure Singapore's more traditional universities don't offer. It's particularly known for Social Work, Human Resource Management and Early Childhood Education.

Can I apply to SUSS with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — SUSS accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Singapore University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against SUSS and every other Singapore university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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