APPLICATION INFORMATION
The MPhil in Asian Urbanisms and PhD in Asian Urbanisms programmes are full-time programmes.
The application period is from 1 August to 31 December of each year.
| Intake | Opening Date for Application | Closing Date for Application |
| August 2024 | 1 August 2023 | 31 December 2023 |
Note: Please indicate your preference for MPhil in Asian Urbanisms and PhD in Asian Urbanisms accordingly in the form. If you would like to be considered for both programmes, please indicate your preference in the opening of your Personal Statement.
ONLINE APPLICATION
Please use the online application system to submit your application. Supplementary instructions are given in each section of the online application form. You do not need to complete the form at one sitting; you can return to your partially completed application by logging in to the application portal.
Please read the Online Application Guide before submitting your application online here.
After submitting your application, you may use the Applicant Self Service functions to update your application as necessary. Please read the Self Service Guide here.
For New User | For Existing User | For Existing User (Created before 16 December 2024) |
You need to first register for an account with SMU before you can submit an online application form. Click on "Register New Account" below to proceed. | If you have already created an account with SMU, please go directly to the Login page to proceed with your application. | SMU has launched a new application portal on 16 December 2024. If you have already created an account with SMU, please go directly to the Login page to proceed with your application. |
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If you are facing any technical issues with your application, please email us at cis_pgr@smu.edu.sg.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The application portal will prompt you to upload your application documents online. Preferably, you can upload all your documents in PDF format. Please ensure that scanned documents are clear and legible. Failure to do so will result in delays to the processing of your application.
Please note the list of supporting documents which is required for your application:
- Identity Card (For Singapore Citizens PR)
- Passport & Identity Card (For non-Singapore Citizens)
- Bachelor / Master Degree Certificate
- Official Transcripts for Bachelor / Master Degree (Please include the grading policy/system for your transcript)
- TOEFL / IELTS (For applicants whose medium of instruction at the Bachelor’s/Master’s level was not in English)
- GRE
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal and Research Statement
- Please indicate your preference for PhD/MPhil at the top of your Personal Statement.
- Two Referee Reports (academic referees preferred)
Both your referees will receive an auto-generated email to complete the online referee report upon the submission of your online application.
For all non-English certificates or documents, a copy of the original certificates/documents and their official English translations must be submitted.