Early Matriculation

Co-curricular activities are termed as Fifth Row in SUTD, as it is the fifth ‘subject’ students do every term in addition to their four academic subjects. Hours are set aside for Fifth Row so that you can pursue your passions.

Fifth Row is an important aspect of the holistic education that SUTD offers. Beyond promoting campus vibrancy, it provides opportunities for you to develop yourself beyond academics to your fullest potential.

There are over 75 student groups on campus and they are grouped into 5 clusters. The clusters are Arts, Community, Sports, Culture, and Makers.

The list of student groups could be found here.

Students may also take part in the Singapore Young Leaders Programme (SYLP), where you learn alongside student leaders from other Institutes of Higher Learning in Singapore. Through SYLP, you can build confidence, strengthen your leadership and communication skills, and learn how you can make a positive impact in Singapore. Look out for the recruitment email from Office of Student Life to indicate your interest.

As a fully matriculated student, you are also eligible to partake in the sporting activities SUTD has to offer. In addition, if you meet the selection criteria, you will also have the opportunity to participate and represent SUTD at sports competitions, which are organised by the local Tertiary Sports Councils*, or other ‘Open’ competitions.

*SUTD is represented at the Singapore Universities and Institute Varsity Polytechnic Sports Councils. The former comprises of representatives from all the six local Universities whilst the latter includes all the local Universities, Polytechnics and Institutes of Technical Education. As part of these sporting communities, SUTD sports teams will have the opportunity to participate and represent SUTD at the sports competitions which are organised by these councils annually. In addition to that, there are also potentially other open or national tertiary competitions. For details, you may email to studentlife@sutd.edu.sg

Join us as volunteers in our various outreach activities such as the SUTD Open House, learning journeys or help with student sharing at your alma mater, and “infect” others with the same passion which fuelled your decision to join the University. You can inspire and change lives! Simply register your interest to be a volunteer and we will keep you informed when opportunities arise.

The Integrated Learning Programme (ILP) is an optional SUTD bridging programme offering preparatory courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computing for students who will be commencing study in the upcoming academic year.

This programme is designed with the aim of ensuring students’ readiness for the Freshmore foundation curriculum as well as providing a holistic learning experience to enthuse the students about the subjects. While the topics are taught in a compact schedule over 3 to 6 weeks (varies across subjects), each subject will be delivered in an interactive lecture format which may include inquiry-based and experiential learning through interesting case studies, 1D Big-D design experiences, learning journeys and problem solving to gain a better appreciation of the theoretical concepts taught.

Find out more about ILP.

Students who have signed up for Early Matriculation (Spring and Summer) will receive an official email from the Office of Admissions by end-June 2026. This email will provide guidance on the ILP registration process. 

As an Early Matriculated student, you will receive an Undergraduate Travel Concession Card from the TransitLink Concession Card Replacement Offices (CCROs) and enjoy travel on public transport at concessionary rates.

For EM@Spring 2026, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions from the Office of Student Administration (OSA) once your travel concession card is ready to be collected (expected to be ready by end-Feb 2026).

(Available for EM@Spring only)

Students are eligible to apply for and be considered for internship with one of our SUTD research centres or start-ups. These internships held during the period of February to June, provide an opportunity for you to work on real-world projects, build your network and have a taste of possible career pathways that can shape your future selection of pillars and tracks.

For those interested in entrepreneurship or have your own start-up ideas, an internship at an SUTD start-up could give you a head start. You will get to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship from your seniors and get involved in the entrepreneurship eco-system right here at SUTD.

For EM@Spring 2026: The list of available internships will be sent to you via email after you have completed the Online Matriculation Exercise (OMEx) in mid-Dec 2025.

You will then be invited to submit your resumes directly to the respective organisations. Interviews and selections will be done in January 2026, and the internships are expected to start from February till June 2026.

(Available for EM@Spring only)

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) is a Fifth Row activity where SUTD undergraduates are given the opportunity to explore their research interest and participate in different phases of standard research activity which include developing research plans, writing proposals, conducting research, analysing data and presenting research results in oral and written form.

In addition to fostering a spirit of learning and inquiry amongst our undergraduates by engaging faculty and students on cutting-edge and innovative research projects, UROPers (students taking UROP) become familiar with the faculty, learn about the pillars, and engage in hands-on application of theories learnt in class. The practical skills and knowledge gained can eventually be applied to careers after graduation or as graduate students.

Find out more about UROP.

For EM@Spring 2026: The list of available UROPs and instructions to apply will be sent to you via email after you have completed the Online Matriculation Exercise (OMEx) in mid-Dec 2025.