Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) is a public applied research university located in Singapore, focusing on education and research in social sciences, humanities, business management, public administration and other fields. The following is a detailed introduction to the Singapore University of Social Sciences:

Overview

Establishment time: Its predecessor, Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), was established in 1964, and was officially established as a university in 2005. It was upgraded to the sixth public university in Singapore in 201½.

Nature: Public university

Location: The main campus is located in Clementi, downtown Singapore, with convenient transportation and complete surrounding facilities.

Educational philosophy

SUSS is committed to promoting personal and social development through lifelong learning.

Emphasis on applied learning, focusing on cultivating students' practical skills and critical thinking.

Focus on the cultivation of social responsibility and encourage students to participate in community service and volunteer activities.

Disciplines and Faculties

Faculties:

School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences (SHBS)

School of Business (SBIZ)

School of Law (SLAW)

S R Nathan School of Human Development (NSHD)

School of Science and Technology (SST)

Main Majors:

Humanities: Chinese, Comparative Literature, Translation, etc.

Behavioral Sciences: Psychology, Sociology, etc.

Business Management: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, etc.

Public Administration and Social Work: Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Human Resources Management, etc.

Science and Technology: Information Technology, Multimedia, Electronic Engineering, etc.

Law: Bachelor of Laws and Doctor of Laws.

Featured Programs

Lifelong Learning: SUSS pays special attention to the needs of adult learners and provides flexible study time and course arrangements.

Online Learning: Many courses support online learning, which is convenient for working people and other students who cannot study on campus full-time.

International Cooperation: Cooperate with international institutions such as the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences to provide transnational education programs, such as the PhD program in Global Strategic Leadership.

Ranking and Recognition

Although SUSS is a relatively young university, it has established a certain reputation in the field of social science research.

The school's teaching quality and research results have been widely recognized, especially in adult education and lifelong learning.

Cost

Tuition fees: Tuition fees vary depending on the major and student status (local or international), details can be found on the SUSS official website.

Living expenses: Expect monthly living expenses to be between S$1,500 and S$2,500, which includes accommodation, food and other daily expenses.

Campus

Facilities: Modern campus facilities, including libraries, laboratories, seminar rooms and multi-purpose halls.

Environment: Located in the city center, it is convenient for students to access industry resources, and also provides rich cultural and entertainment options.

Other Features

Diversity: The student population is diverse, with both full-time students and working adults, which promotes cross-age learning exchanges.

Community Service: Students are encouraged to participate in community service and cultivate a sense of social responsibility.

Career Development: Provide career counselling services to help students plan their careers and build connections with the business community to support graduate employment.