ISTD
Information Systems Technology and Design
About us
Designing the future with computing
With a foundation in systems thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a deep understanding of the world’s cultural and societal needs, you’ll create transformative solutions that shape the future of technology and its impact on society.
Computing
Transform ideas into action with hands-on expertise in building software, hardware, and computational systems.
Systems
Innovate and solve real-world challenges by designing advanced, problem-driven systems.
Intelligence
Master intelligent systems and automation, equipping machines with human-like thinking capabilities.
Research areas
Our faculty hail from all around the globe and are experts in their own field of research—broadly categorised in these key areas.
Latest happenings
Get up to speed on everything important that’s happening in ISTD.
25 September 2026
On efficient adaptation and alignment of large language models: From parameter-efficient tuning of signal-efficient post-training
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SUTD Think Tank 22 (Building 2, Level 3, Room 2.311)
18 August 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIEd) Symposium 2026
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
SUTD Albert Hong Lecture Theatre 1 (Building 1, Level 1)
16 September 2026
Generative prior-driven discovery and editing of video content
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
SUTD Think Tank 2 (Building 1, Level 3, Room 1.309)
10 September 2026
AI framework generates more realistic 4D LiDAR worlds for autonomous systems
10 August 2026
There must be a point to age checks online
4 August 2026
Anti-Scam Bill Introduced in Parliament: Police May Freeze Scam-Linked Accounts; Designated Online Platforms Face Fines of Up to S$10 Million for Breaches
20 July 2026
The great graduate divide: Why the job hunt is a struggle for some fresh graduates
Education
An education driven by computing intelligence
Elevate your learning with a curriculum rooted in computing, systems, and intelligence. Shape the future by designing smarter, innovative machines with augmented intelligence.
Undergraduate programme
Develop the tools to shape the future of computing systems and emerge as a tech leader.
Master's programme
Gain a profound understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and master the ability to apply security-by-design principles across diverse organisational landscapes.
PhD programme
Push the boundaries of computing and information technologies and become a trailblazer in the industry and beyond.
