Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Overview

Quick answer: Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is a public university in Singapore, Singapore, offering bachelor's, master's, PhD programmes. Indicative international tuition is SGD 30,000 to SGD 45,000 a year; English: IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent.

Ministry of Education Tuition Grant possible with a work bond; check the conditions.

Popular subject areas

Subject areas where Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) offers programmes. Open a subject to compare other universities.

Fees and cost of study (estimate in BDT)

Estimate only, using rates of 25 October 2026. The official visa funds rule for Singapore is in our Singapore guide.

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Admission requirements and documents

Typical documents for Bangladeshi applicants. The programme page decides the final list.

• Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
• SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
• English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
• Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
• Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
• Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
• Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

How to apply to Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Where to apply: on the official admissions or international students page of www.sutd.edu.sg. The full list of programmes and every subject is in the official course catalogue there.

Step by step

1. Pick the exact programme on the official course list and note its deadline.
2. Check the academic entry rule, the English requirement (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo) and any test (SAT, GRE, GMAT) for that programme.
3. Prepare documents: passport, attested SSC/HSC/bachelor's certificates and transcripts, English score, SOP or personal statement, recommendation letters, CV.
4. Apply through the official portal or the institution's own application system and pay the application fee (some waive it).
5. Attend an interview or test if asked, then receive a conditional or unconditional offer.
6. Accept the offer, pay any deposit, and prepare proof of funds and sponsor documents.
7. Receive the visa document (CAS, I-20, CoE, LOA or admission letter) and apply for the student visa.
8. Book accommodation and flights, then complete arrival registration.

Timeline (typical, plan backwards from the start date)

Intakes in Singapore: Check the programme page; most countries have one or two main intakes a year.

Application deadlines differ by programme; scholarship deadlines come first. Confirm every date on the official page. Confirm with counsellor

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Student visa for Singapore

Students need a Student's Pass issued by ICA after acceptance by a university.

1. Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
2. Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
3. Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
4. Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the Student's Pass.
5. Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Full Singapore guide

Scholarships to look at

• Ask our counsellor about university and departmental awards.

Also check the university's own scholarships page. No scholarship is guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) (official website)
• ICA Student's Pass

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.