FAQ
What is new about the Supercharged DAI curriculum?
Open to students applying from AY2026 onwards, the new Supercharged DAI curriculum has a revamped core curriculum with two pathway options.
- The Societal and Systems Intelligence track integrates economics, business and AI to address complex systemic challenges.
- The Human-Centred Intelligence track draws from psychology, philosophy, and human-AI interaction to advance more empathetic and ethical technologies.
Together, these pathways prepare students to harness the full potential of human and AI to create industry solutions that are as thoughtful as they are transformative.
What do I learn about AI in this programme? What skillset would I gain?
Rather than viewing AI only as a technical tool, the DAI programme helps you develop an AI-aware mindset—understanding how to use, improve, and critically evaluate AI in the design of real-world solutions. By combining design thinking, technological skills, and insights into how people and systems interact, you will be equipped to create innovations that are both intelligent and deeply human-centred.
You will graduate with a powerful combination of design innovation, AI fluency, and human-centred thinking—this empowers you to bridge technology and humanity for tackling open-ended challenges in an AI-driven world.
How would I know if I have failed the EWET?
Students who failed the EWET will receive an email from Office of Student Administration (OSA) in Week 2, informing them that they have been enrolled into the FEP. The email will also include their weekly class timing and lesson venue. Your FEP teacher will also follow up with an email to you. The first FEP class will begin in Week 3.
What happens if I fail the EWET?
You are not expected to withdraw from SUTD if you fail the EWET. If you fail the EWET, you are required to complete the following:
- Freshmore English Programme (FEP) in Term 1
- Freshmore Communication Programme (FEP) in Term 3. FCP is a Pass/Fail module and you will need to pass both in order to graduate from SUTD.
How should I prepare for the EWET?
There is no preparation or studying required. You just have to be present virtually to access the test, read the question carefully and give a logical and coherent written response. Please be reminded that you should write in proper, grammatical sentences and choose a tone which is appropriate.
You are, however, encouraged to read this short book:
William Strunk, Jr. & E. B. White, Elements of Style, 4th Ed. (Allyn & Bacon, 2000).
Are we able to type our answers in our own laptop, given that it is conducted online?
The student should type out their essays on their laptops or PCs since the essays must be submitted online.
Since the test is online, how is the essay submission done?
The student will receive a Word document with the question. Since the essay must be submitted online (through a link provided on eDimension), the student should type out their answers on Word and save it either in .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
How do I know if I am selected for the EWET?
Students who need to sit for the EWET will receive an email from Office of Student Administration, informing them about the details of the test.
What is the format of the EWET?
There will be a given reading on a theme/topic. Students will be required to read the reading, and provide a valid written response of approximately 800 words to the issues highlighted in the readings. The entire test will take 1 hour 30 mins.
What is English Writing Entrance Test (EWET)?
EWET is the English Writing Entrance Test conducted by SUTD for selected Freshmore students in Term 1 of their Freshmore year.