Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is a public applied university in Singapore, focusing on providing industry-related education and training. SIT is committed to developing students' practical skills and innovation capabilities to meet the needs of professional and technical talents in Singapore and around the world. Here are some key information about SIT:

Overview

Establishment time: Formerly known as Singapore Institute of Technology, it was established in 2009 and officially upgraded to Singapore's fifth public university in 2014.

Nature: Public applied university

Location: Currently operating in multiple distributed campuses, the main campus SIT@Dover is under construction and is scheduled to be put into use in 2024.

Educational philosophy

SIT emphasizes "Applied Learning" and focuses on combining theoretical knowledge with practice.

The school works closely with industry partners to ensure that the course content keeps up with the development needs of the industry.

Provide a large number of internship opportunities so that students can apply what they have learned in a real workplace environment.

Disciplines and Faculties

Faculties:

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Food Technology

Faculty of Infocomm Technology

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

Faculty of Design and Specialised Businesses

Main Majors:

Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Power Engineering, Electronics and Data Engineering, etc.

Information Technology: Computer Science, Information Security, etc.

Health Sciences: Nursing, Physiotherapy, etc.

Food Technology and Chemical Engineering: Food Technology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, etc.

Business and Design: Accounting, Air Transport Management, Digital Communications and Integrated Media, etc.

Ranking

As an emerging university, SIT may not be ranked as highly internationally as other long-established public universities in Singapore. However, it has a good reputation for applied education and close links with the industry.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate tuition fees for international students range from S$20,000 to S$30,000 per year, depending on the major.

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

Campus

Facilities: Although SIT's campuses are currently located in different locations, all campuses are equipped with advanced teaching facilities and laboratories.

Environment: The school attaches great importance to creating an environment conducive to learning and innovation, and encourages communication and cooperation between teachers and students.

Other Features

Industry connections: SIT cooperates with many local and international companies to provide students with internship and employment opportunities.

Scholarships: Various scholarships are offered to students with excellent academic performance or special talents.

Internationalization: SIT offers joint degree programs through cooperation with overseas universities to increase students' international perspectives.

Continuing Education: Not only does it provide undergraduate education, it also has postgraduate programs, as well as continuing education courses for working professionals.