Online Application

Identification document(s):

1) Singapore Citizen: A copy of NRIC.

2) Singapore Permanent Resident (PR): A copy of NRIC, passport and re-entry permit.

3) Foreigner: A copy of your passport personal particulars page.

Two Referees

Two different referees are required. Please indicate the details of two referees in the online application form, including name, designation and email. The referees will be automatically notified to complete their online evaluations once the DLCG application is submitted.  It may take around 15-20mins to complete the online recommendation form.

Where possible, at least one of the references should be from someone who has taught you or supervised your work in university studies. If applicant has left school for a long time and are unable to submit academic references, please provide 2 referees from your employers/colleagues/clients etc.

The contents of the recommendation are confidential. Under no circumstance should the applicant be able to see the contents of the recommendation.

If referee couldn't receive SMU recommendation email, please ask referee to check spam folders or contact DLCG programme office at dlcg@smu.edu.sg directly.

Degree Certificate

The copy of the degree certificate(s) certified by the issuing institution or a Notary Public/Commissioner of Oath.

Place all degree certificates in one PDF file.

CV

A concise resume that provides chronological information about your educational background, work experiences and accomplishments.

Up to two (2) A4 pages.

Transcript

The copy of the official transcript certified by the issuing institution or a Notary Public/Commissioner of Oath.

Place all transcripts in one PDF file.

Statement of Purpose

All applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose, which can be up to maximum 1,500 words. The statement should address the following questions at least:

1. Reasons and goals for applying to the SMU PhD programme;
2. Based on work experience, what kind of research do you want to do;
3. List faculty members that you are most interested in.

IELTS/TOEFL

English proficiency test results (TOEFL or IELTS) for all international applicants except those from English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, the United Kingdom and the United States. Scores that are more than 2 years old will not be accepted. For more details, please refer to the 'Admission Criteria'.

GRE/GMAT is not required.

Application Fee

Payment for the application fee must be done online. The check is not acceptable any more

All fees paid at the application and matriculation stages are non-refundable.

DO NOT pay the 'Optional Fee: 1st Attempt for SMU Admission Test (S$125)', which is not required by the DLCG programme.

Other Supporting Documents

No more than 6 pages (A4) in total.