FAQ

Applications for GSP 2025 will open on 6 January 2025 and close on 15 April 2025.

You will receive the outcome of your application via email, within 3 to 7 working days, after the submission of application.

Students who enrol in two courses or require an entry visa to enter Singapore must obtain a student visa if they do not hold a Singaporean Identity Card (IC). Detailed information on applying for a Student's Pass will be provided in mid-April.

To determine if you need an entry visa, please visit this link.

The 'Early Bird Special' enables fee-paying students who had not been nominated by any universities or agency to reserve a spot on day trip to Johor Bahru, Malaysia if they complete their application for GSP and make all necessary payments before 2359 hours 28 February 2025 (Singapore Standard Time GMT+8). Spots are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and students who are successfully allocated a spot will be notified by June 2025.

SMU reserves the right to terminate or change the 'Early Bird Special' without prior notification should the Workshop be fully subscribed or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

All matriculated students attending SMU will be required to pay miscellaneous fees which cover IT services, matriculation fee and medical insurance. Find out more about your student insurance coverage here.

Please note that SMU's medical insurance does not cover travel-related expenses. Students are encouraged to purchase their own travel insurance for adequate coverage during their time abroad.

You can take a maximum of two courses from more than one track, but only within the same session (either Session 1 or Session 2, not both).

Yes, you may take up to two courses from more than one track, but only within the same session (either Session 1 or Session 2, not both).

Credit transferability is determined by, and at the discretion of your home university. Each course confers one SMU Credit Unit, equivalent to 6 - 7.5 ECTS, 10 - 12 CATS, 3 - 4 US credits. Please consult your university administrators on the transfer of the course credits before sending in your application.

Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to availability. To submit a request, please write to smusummer@smu.edu.sg, including relevant documents to support your request. Please note that no changes will be permitted after matriculation.

None of the courses require any pre-requisites.

Some courses will have final exams/tests that will be held during the final lesson. For complete assessment dates, please refer to respective course outline.

Students will be notified by the Office of the Registrar when their examination results are released. If students wish to appeal their results, please be mindful of the deadline. Transcripts will be available approximately two months after the official release of examination results and will be sent to their SMU email addresses. Please note that hard copies will not be provided.

We do not have direct access to students' digital transcripts. However, your home university can verify them through the OpenCerts platform.

SMU uses the OpenCerts system, a blockchain-based platform where each digital document is assigned a permanent and unique cryptographic signature. Digital transcripts are sent directly to students' SMU campus email accounts. Students, home universities, employers, or any recipients can easily verify the authenticity of the transcripts by following the steps on the OpenCerts website.

For more information, please visit the OpenCerts website.

SMU’s unique location in the heart of the city offers plenty of accommodation options within walking distance to SMU, and conveniently accessible to amenities and transportation networks. While students have the flexibility to find and arrange their own housing based on their budget and preferences, we also provide an alternative list of housing options for their convenience. All housing arrangements are ultimately the responsibility of the student. For more information, you can refer to the campus location map here.

Should you dislike your hostel or hotel, and wish to leave before the end of the period of stay, do note that refunds are typically not possible. We advise students to carefully read all fine print when booking their accommodation, especially regarding deposits and refunds.

Students are NOT allowed to engage in any paid or unpaid employment, whether part-time or full-time, or participate in internships during their study period in Singapore.

Yes, all Global Summer Programme students can use SMU facilities such as gym, swimming pool, library, etc. for free. Simply tap your SMU student card to access the facilities.

Unfortunately, locker facilities are not available for exchange students attending the Global Summer Programme.

Your SMU computer account will expire on 31 December. Please ensure that you retrieve your digital transcript via your SMU campus email account and save the document for future use and reference before your account expires. If you need assistance with IT matters, please contact helpdesk@smu.edu.sg.