Faculty
 Ang Lay Kee, Ricky Associate Provost, International Relations, and Ng Teng Fong Chair Professor for SUTD-ZJU IDEA PhD, University of Michigan |
 Pey Kin Leong Associate Provost, Digital Learning PhD, National University of Singapore |
 Low Hong Yee Head of Pillar (EPD), Associate Professor (EPD), Co-Advisor of Dyson-SUTD Innovation Studio PhD, Case Western Reserve University |
 Yeo Kiat Seng Advisor for Global Partnerships PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
 Yang Hui Ying Programme Director (NEED), Professor |
 Ye Ai Associate Professor PhD, Old Dominion University |
 Cai Kui Associate Professor JointPhD, Technical University of Eindhoven, The Netherlands & National University of Singapore |
 Ngai-Man (Man) Cheung Associate Head of Pillar (Education, ISTD), Associate Professor PhD, University of Southern California |
 Mohan Rajesh Elara Associate Professor PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
 Foong Shaohui Associate Head of Pillar (EPD), Co-Director for Dyson-SUTD Innovation Studio, and Associate Professor PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology |
 Michinao Hashimoto Associate Professor PhD, Harvard University |
 Lu Wei Associate Head of Pillar (Research, ISTD), Associate Professor PhD, Singapore-MIT Alliance, National University of Singapore |
 Nagarajan Raghavan Associate Professor PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
 Tan U-Xuan Programme Director, SUTD Technology Enterprenuership Programme (STEP), Associate Professor PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
 Joel Yang Associate Professor PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
 Desmond Loke Assistant Professor PhD, National University of Singapore |
 Teo Tee Hui Senior Lecturer PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
 Shubhakar Kalya Senior Lecturer PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
Research Facilities
Under the NEED programme, students will have access to cutting-edge research facilities in SUTD such as the Electronic Design Laboratory (EDL), an electronic design and innovation hub which supports research and design activities in the broad areas of electronic circuits and systems.
The EDL houses a high-performance wire bonding machine, a wedge bonder, a probe station, an oscilloscope, a spectrum analyzer and several workstations with EDA software as well as test and measuring equipment.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the eligibility criteria or admission requirements for the PhD / EngD programme?
Applicants should have:
- At least a bachelor’s degree or above with excellent academic standing
- Proficiency in English with a minimum score of
- 90 for TOEFL (internet-based); or
- 6.5 for IELTS
- This is waived if the language of the medium in your institution is English
- Strong research interest
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline may vary each year, please refer to the programme webpages for latest updates.
How many intakes are there each year?
What are the documents required to apply?
Please prepare these documents for application:
- Original Undergraduate Degree certificate and academic transcripts
Please provide your undergraduate degree certificate, official academic transcripts and official letter of certification from your institution stating the expected date of graduation or award of degree if you have not graduated from your degree programme. Please include the grading policy/system for your transcript. For non-English documents, an official English translation must be provided (at your expense). Those who have a Master degree, should also provide the Master degree certificate and official academic transcripts. - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report
If the medium of instruction during your undergraduate studies was not in English, please submit your IELTS or TOEFL scores no later than 2 weeks after the application deadline. - Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score report
Not required, but highly recommended. - Name, designation and institutional email address of THREE academic referees
Your academic referees must be able to gauge your scholastic capabilities and achievements and your ability to complete the programme. It is advisable to notify your academic referees beforehand as they must submit their respective online recommendations within 1 week of your PhD application submission. - Curriculum Vitae
- Relevant supporting documents
Soft copy or web links to academic and/or industry portfolio, awards, publications, etc. - Your Singaporean Identity Card (NRIC) or relevant pages in your Passport
- Your Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
The uploaded documents must be in English. Otherwise, they must be accompanied by certified translations in the English language.
Can I apply before completing my current studies?
Yes—many programmes accept applications from students in their final term. Admission is conditional upon official graduation proof.
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