Fees

Application Fee (non-refundable)

With effect from the 2018 admission intake, the application fee is $100 (Inclusive of GST*).

Advance Tuition and Registration Fee* (non-refundable)

Singaporean / Singapore Permanent ResidentOthers
S$5,400 (Inclusive of GST*)S$5,500 (Inclusive of GST*)

Amount payable upon acceptance to the programme:

  • $5,000 (Advance Tuition Fee) will contribute to the first payment of tuition fees.
  • The remaining S$400 (for Singaporeans / PR) or $500 (for foreigners / non-PR) of the registration fee will cover the matriculation and examination fees, orientation activities, library and computer account.

Tuition Fees

For 2026 intake, the tuition fee of the entire programme will be $81,750 (inclusive of GST*).

The fee is billed in four (4) instalments over the first 2-year period.  Students will have to make payment of their first billing of their tuition fee before the first term starts in mid-August. The remaining 3 billings will be paid before the enrolment of each new academic term. 

Tuition Fee BillingPayment to be made by
1st Billing ($15,437.50 Inclusive of GST)Mid-August of Year 1 (before term starts)
2nd Billing ($20,437.50 Inclusive of GST)End October of Year 1
3rd Billing ($20,437.50 Inclusive of GST)Early June of Year 2
4th Billing ($20,437.50 Inclusive of GST)End October of Year 2

Do note that the first two (2) instalments are extremely close to each other and make your financial arrangements accordingly.

For scholarships and other financial assistance, please check here.

*Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax collected on behalf of the Singapore Government and will be charged at the prevailing rate.​​​​​​​

*Payment should be made online via the student self service portal. The check is no longer accepted at SMU. 

Speak to our Admissions Advisors

GRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFICE (J.D.)

Singapore Management University,
Yong Pung How School of Law, 4th floor
55 Armenian Street
Singapore 179943

Join us at the upcoming events

Application for the 2026 Admission intake is now closed.  Please click here to see what events we have in store!

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