Singapore Management University - SMU (reviews)

SMU’s outstanding quality is its people, from students to lecturers. Everyone is extremely helpful and doesn’t hesitate to go the extra mile with no expectations. In this competitive world, this cultivating environment, where help is provided always, is important for a great university experience and preps for the real world.

I really enjoy the wide variety of courses offered for my Masters’ program at SMU Singapore. I get to learn different topics, apart from the main track I chose. Instructors are friendly and engaging during classes and keen on helping students. I am also able to study while having a full-time job.

Located in the middle of the Central Business District, SMU is surrounded by a plethora of different bars and restaurants to try. Unlike its other counterparts, all buildings are within a walkable distance of each other.

However, depending on the course you do, you might find the courses incredibly engaging or somewhat dull. Most political science courses have incredible professors, however, specific mathematical or computer science courses might have duller professors absorbed in teaching high-level content, resulting in a necessity for self-learning. At the end of the day, your experience depends on the course you take and your willingness to put in the hours required for harder courses.

Exposure to diverse range of projects train students to adopt a holistic view and experienced generalists. Weightage are allocated evenly between exams and projects so it trains students to be an all-rounded and practise good time management. Professors have real working experiences and shares valuable insights.

Despite developing graduates that are competent for real jobs, SMU has yet to receive certain certifications which is a disadvantage in job application process.