The Global Summer Programme allows undergraduates and recent graduates to spend four weeks with SMU professors and international students, gathering new insights into Asia.
The Singapore Management University is internationally recognised for its world-class research and teaching excellence.
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Established in 2000, SMU is known for its highly interactive, collaborative and project-based approach to learning, and for its emphasis on generating rigorous and high-impact multi-disciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance.
Home to some 10,000 students, SMU comprises six schools specialising in Accountancy, Business, Economics, Computing and Information Systems, Law and Social Sciences, offering a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degree programmes. SMU’s city campus enjoys strategic linkages with business, government and the wider community through its institutes, centres and labs.
Asia is a dynamic region that is home to culturally diverse societies at varying stages of transformation. As a cosmopolitan city-state with thriving entrepreneurship and innovation scene, Singapore offers myriad opportunities for all.
Location:
SingaporeBenefits
- Gain new perspectives and insights into Asia
- Grow global networks
- Engaged industry leaders with interests in Asia
Eligibilities
- The Global Summer Programme welcomes university students from around the world.
- Applicants will need their latest academic transcript or official acceptance letter from their home university during the application process.
- If English is not the main language of instruction in an applicant’s home university, one of the following test result, obtained within the last 2 years, is required during application:
- IELTS score of at least 6.5
- TOEFL score of at least 550 points (paper-based) or 79 point (internet-based)
Application Process
There are two parts to the GSP application and the whole process may take up to 60 minutes.
- Part One: Complete and submit your application form
- Documents required
- Latest academic transcript or official acceptance letter from home university (in English)
- Photo identification page of a valid passport (minimum 6 months of validity from the date of arrival / 27 June 2022, whichever is earlier)
- Screenshot of the medium of instruction for the program you are enrolled in
- TOEFL/IELTS test results (results obtained within last 2 years) if English is not the main language of instruction in your home university
- Documents required
- Part Two: Make application fee payment
- All applicants must send the S$150 application payment receipt to [email protected] upon completion of payment. Your application will only be processed with the payment receipt.
- Full application guide can be found here: https://www.smu.edu.sg/sites/default/files/global/summer-programme/SMU%20Global%20Summer%20Programme%20Application%20Guide%202022.pdf
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Application Deadline: April 10, 2022
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