About Singapore Management University
A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative and project-based approach to learning, and for its technologically enabled pedagogy of seminar-style teaching in small class sizes.
SMU has an emphasis on generating rigorous, high-impact, and relevant multi-disciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities from USA, Europe, China and India, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector, through its research institutes, centres and labs. SMU’s city campus is a state-of-the art facility located in the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business, government and the wider community.
About SMU Global Summer Programme (GSP)
It is a 4-week intensive programme offers courses in three tracks, including Digital Intelligence, Asian Insights, and Sustainable Futures. Students may mix and match courses from different tracks. Each course is designed with 36 contact hours, spread over three interactive seminar style classes per week.
HKUST-nominated exchange students: MUST take 2 courses in face-to-face mode only during the 4-week programme
Students may have the chance to delve into the heart of renowned corporations through exclusive corporate visits, gaining invaluable insights. Through the programme, students may dive into Singapore’s rich cultural tapestry, exploring its traditions, cuisines, and heritage.
Program Date
Session 1: 29 June - 24 July 2026
Session 2: 13 July - 7 August 2026
Notes:
- Host Institutions may provide orientation activities for students, with some mandatory, which you should attend. You are required to pay attention to the host institution's arrival information and arrive in time.
- You should only depart after completion of the program (i.e. finishing all final examinations and/or assessments, both compulsory and optional ones).
Fees
HKUST-nominated students may join this program in-person in either way shown below:
- Exchange - Under the student exchange agreement, students joining this program as exchange students will have tuition fee waived. HKUST-nominated exchange students will bear the costs for accommodation, meals, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other costs incurred by the program.
- Partnership - HKUST-nominated partnership students can participate in the program as fee-paying students with partner's discount on tuition fees.
Please
CLICK HERE for more information.
| Fees |
Exchange |
Partnership |
| Application fees |
SGD 150 |
| Tuition fee |
Waived |
SGD 3,270 - 5,450 (Depends on number of course)
10% discount |
| Miscellaneous |
SGD 230 |
| Accommodation |
SGD 1,800-2,400
(Depends on accommodation you choose) |
Eligibility
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted. You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
You may also find the details of the application process and selection criteria under Summer Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
You are responsible to check the visa requirements with Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in advance. You can also check the Immigration Matters under Application Process in GSP's website for more information by clicking here.
Health Insurance
HKUST students who take part in the University's exchange programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Students are responsible for searching and arranging for their own accommodation. You may choose to stay at one of the housing options recommended by SMU. For details, please CLICK HERE.
