Singapore University of Technology and Design Scholarships
Candidates can now apply for the Singapore University of Technology and Design Scholarships. These scholarships programs to study in Asia have been created to support PhD students as well as masters of engineering students at the university and thereby recruiting the best talents in the world. Applicants from all parts of the world are welcome to apply for the program.
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has strong research links to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Zhejiang University. Therefore, it offers its Ph.D. and master of engineering students a unique chance to collaborate with the best minds in their fields and conduct breakthrough research that will make a difference in the world. Students who successfully complete the program will graduate with a Master of Engineering (MEng) or a Doctor of Philosophy degree under the respective academic track.
Founded in 2009, the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is located in Singapore. SUTD is the fourth autonomous university in Singapore and aims to create A Better World by Design. Through, research and exchange programs with top institutions in the world, the university offers great opportunities to its students, faculty, partners, and staff. SUTD is in partnership with more than 40 institutions worldwide, among which we can count the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Zhejiang University (ZJU), Singapore Management University (SMU), Duke-NUS Medical School, University of California, Berkeley, etc.
Program Details
- Host institution: Singapore University of Technology and Design. Singapore
- Eligible programs: Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science and Math.
- Number of awards: Not specified.
- Duration: 18 months for Master’s degree and 4 years for PhD.
- Eligible Countries: Open to citizens of all countries in the world.
Singapore University of Technology and Design Scholarships Benefits
The Singapore University of Technology and Design Scholarships offers the following in-house scholarships on a competitive basis to outstanding full-time PhD and master of engineering program applicants.
A – SUTD President’s Graduate Fellowship (PhD)
Awardees will receive a scholarship for up to 4 years covering the followings:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend of:
- S$4,500 (Singapore Citizens)
- S$4,100 (Singapore Permanent Residents)
- S$3,600 (International Students)
- CPF contribution (Singapore Citizens only)
- International Students must perform teaching/laboratory supervision duties to fulfill the requirements for the subsidized fees.
B – SUTD PhD Fellowship
Awardees will receive a scholarship for up to 4 years covering the following items:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend of:
- S$3,500 (Singapore Citizens);
- S$3,100 (Singapore Permanent Residents);
- S$2,700 (International Students);
- Scholars who pass the PhD Qualifying Examination will be eligible for an additional stipend of up to S$500 per month. The additional stipend is renewable each term, subject to good performance. The University reserves the right to suspend the stipend at any time due to poor academic or research performance.
- CPF contribution (Singapore Citizens only)
- International Students must perform teaching/laboratory supervision duties to fulfill the requirements for the subsidized fees.
C – SUTD MEng (Research) Fellowship
Awardees will receive a scholarship for up to 18 months covering the followings:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend of:
- S$3,500 (Singapore Citizens);
- S$2,700 (Singapore Permanent Residents);
- S$2,600 (International Students);
- CPF contribution (Singapore Citizens only)
- International Students must perform teaching/laboratory supervision duties to fulfill the requirements for the subsidized fees.
Singapore University of Technology and Design Scholarships Eligibility
To be eligible for this university scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply for the scholarship;
- Have at least a Bachelor’s degree or above with excellent academic standing;
- Have proficiency in English (IELTS or TOEFL is required if English is not your medium of instruction in your studies);
- Meet your program-specific requirements.
How to Apply for the Singapore University of Technology and Design Scholarship?
Please submit your application by clicking the apply button and following the instructions. Candidates must prepare the following documents:
- Original Undergraduate and/or Master’s degree transcript and certificate soft copies.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report. If the medium of instruction during your undergraduate studies was not in English, you must submit your IELTS or TOEFL scores no later than 2 weeks after the application deadline.
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score report (Not required, but highly recommended).
- Names, titles & e-mail addresses of THREE academic referees: Your academic referees must be able to gauge your scholastic capabilities and achievements and your ability to complete the program. It is advisable to notify your academic referees beforehand as they must submit their respective online recommendations within 1 week of your PhD application submission.
- Relevant supporting documents: Soft copies or web links to academic and/or industry portfolios, awards, publications, etc.
- Relevant pages in your Passport or your Singaporean Identity Card (NRIC) for Singaporeans.
- Your Statement of Objectives (3,000 words) soft copy.
Note : Uploaded documents must be in English. Otherwise, they must be accompanied by certified translations in the English language. Please submit your online application early to facilitate processing. Short-listed applicants may be interviewed face-to-face, via Skype or over the telephone.
For any question related to this scholarship program and admission, you may contact [email protected].
The application deadline for January 2026 intake is . For more details on the Singapore University of Technology and Design Scholarships, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.