The MITB office will initiate the Student Pass (STP) application process for all admitted international students about 2 months before term starts. Detailed instructions will be emailed to you in due time. In the meantime, you can read up more information at: Overview | Information for Postgraduate International Students | SMU Microsites

Yes, our office will still apply for STP for you. However, if the duration of the course is shorter than the duration of the Dependant’s Pass, you may opt to be issued with a Letter of Consent (LOC) to study in SMU when collecting your STP.

More information is available here.

The hostels managed by SMU are for undergraduate students only.

International postgraduate students can choose to rent apartments on their own or apply for suitable student accommodation with several private student hostel service providers available in Singapore, click here for details. If you prefer to rent a private apartment, you can engage the services of property agents to help you with such arrangements. Please note that you would need to pay an agent fee if you engage their services. These are some of the things to look out for:

Rent - This includes the rental amount of the unit, rental deposit, security deposit, administrative charges, agent fees for service rendered, etc.

Location - Check whether the apartment is conveniently located, any safety issues, and if public transport, grocery stores, food outlets or banks are easily accessible.

Period of lease - The lease of a unit is normally for a year unless otherwise informed. Landlords of private apartments usually ask for up to three months' rent as deposit. Short term lease may be available but usually at a higher rental. Please check with the hostel or private accommodation provider on the terms and conditions for the contractual period, in order to avoid possible disputes for termination of stay.

Others - Please note that all the private hostels have no affiliation with SMU whatsoever, and do not represent an endorsement by SMU in any way. The contract or tenancy agreement is made solely between the student and hostel management or owner, and SMU is unable to mediate in the event of a dispute. Please make sure that you have visited the hostel or apartment for rent, and be responsible in practicing due care and diligence prior to committing to the contract or tenancy agreement and making any payment. In the event of a dispute, you may consult CASE Singapore at https://www.case.org.sg/ or at: CASE Consumer Hotline: 6 1000 315 (Hotline Operating Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am to 5pm, Sat: 9am to 12pm)

Below is a list of some providers/agents for reference. However, take note that SMU has no affiliation with any of them.

During the online matriculation, students will be asked to check and verify their particulars, upload a digital photo and activate their SMU email account. You will need to have internet access and the process should not take more than 30 minutes.

Once you have successfully performed the online matriculation, you will have access to your SMU email address.

We always strongly encourage all students to attend the Orientation Day Programme. These are orientation programmes that cover :

• Issuing of SMU student pass, which will allow you to access SMU facilities
• Briefing by various SMU departments on essential student matters
• Academic briefing by Programme Director

However, if you really have to miss it, we can send you the presentation slides after the event, and arrange for alternative day for you to collect your SMU student pass. Please inform MITB Office in advance for arrangements.

SMU’s IT Helpdesk offers a range of hardware/software services to students. However, these are available only after you’ve completed your online matriculation. You may purchaseyour laptop through SMU’s Notebook & MacBook Tender, see details at: https://itsupport.smu.edu.sg/hc/en-us/articles/204920244-What-are-the-specifications-for-current-notebook-tender-. You can also bring your laptop to IT helpdesk for them to assist in configuration and installation:

CONTACT US

OPERATION HOURS

Click here for a list of available IT helpdesk services.
 

IT WELCOME KIT

The IT Welcome Kit consists of a series of helpful short guides to inform and help new students get started with the various IT services on campus. The kits also cover some of the commonly asked questions or commonly faced issues that many new users may have/face being new to SMU IT environment.

To access the welcome kit : https://iits.smu.edu.sg/welcome-kit

Typically, full-time students begin their Capstone Projects only from their 2^nd term onwards. Part-time students may begin after the 2^nd terms, or even later.

Our office will source for project and sponsoring companies for students. However, if you have any project ideas and/or a sponsoring company in mind, please feel free to email us. We will get in touch with students on project matters in due course, or as and when projects are available. The sponsoring company may also request to interview the students before deciding who to select.

Students who wish to park their vehicles at SMU carpark may apply for preferential parking rate.

• Read the policy at:
  https://smu.sharepoint.com/sites/facilities/SitePages/Car%20Park/Preferential-Parking-.aspx
• Online Application Form: 
  https://workflow.smu.edu.sg/Runtime/Runtime/Form/CarParkHome

All MITB students are automatically covered under a Group Insurance Policy. Please click here for the coverage details & list of exclusions.

Note: Dental service is not include in the coverage.

No. The EzLink concession scheme only applies to undergraduate. For more information about bus and train ticketing, please visit: http://www.transitlink.com.sg/adult-monthly-travel-card?ty=catart&Id=1

Please click here for details.