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International programs & student supports

Singapore Management University

Location: Singapore
Language of instruction: English
Website: For information for exchange students, see Study in SMU
Terms: Fall semester (August - November) // Spring semester (January - April)

Highlights

  • Established in 2000, Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognized for its highly interactive, collaborative and project-based approach to learning. This unique pedagogy creates the opportunity for students to immerse themselves in an array of multi-disciplinary courses that addresses Asian issues of global relevance.
  • SMU’s city campus enjoys strategic linkages with business, government and the wider community through its institutes, centres and labs.

Accessibility

  • SMU provides facilities, care and services for students with special needs/disabilities to support their wellbeing while studying at SMU. The support services available at SMU may differ from those received at the home university/country. Hence, students are encouraged to declare information on any special needs/assistance they may require, in the SMU online application form.
  • Alternatively, students may write to us at isep.inbound@smu.edu.sg or reach out to the UVic Exchange Team, who can help liaise. 
  • Visit SMU’s website on our Student Accessibility Support and Student Wellness Centre, to find out more about the care and support services available on campus.

Area of study

  • Computer Science

Course catalogue

  • To see what courses are offered, check out SMU's course catalogue. This catalogue serves as a reference only, as not all courses listed will be offered to exchange and visiting students.

Credits

 Credits at SMU:

  • Full-time option: 4.0 SMU credits, which is roughly equal to 7.5 UVic units
  • Part-time option: 3.0 SMU credits, which is roughly equal to 4.5 UVic units

Course Evaluations at UVic: 

  • Once accepted, UVic exchange students will be able to submit SMU courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each SMU course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
  • Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their SMU courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. 
  • This evaluation process opens in late September for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 4-6 weeks for results to be made available. 
  • Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a final evaluation is conducted by UVic Records using your SMU transcript, and the results are applied to your UVic transcript. 

Exchange credit history

  • Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by UVic for this host university.
  • Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
  • Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
  • After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information. 

Housing

  • On-campus housing: Unavailable
  • Off-campus housing: Available
    • Upon successful enrollment at SMU, students will be provided with a list of alternative private housing options that extend corporate discounts exclusively to SMU students. This resource will also include a comprehensive housing guide with tips and advice.

Visa, Orientation, and Health Insurance

Visa:

  • All international exchange and visiting students are required to hold a valid Student’s Pass (STP) during their study term in Singapore.
  • The Student’s Pass is a legal document that enables the student to live and study in Singapore, as well as serves as a multiple-entry visa into Singapore (subject to terms and conditions). 

Orientation:

  • Orientation Week is mandatory. It occurs August 12-18 for the fall semester and January 6-12 for the spring semester.

Health Insurance Coverage:

  • It is mandatory for all students to purchase the SMU Medical Insurance, for coverage during their study term in Singapore. It is included as part of the miscellaneous fee*, which is applicable to all students.

How to apply

Application Instructions