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.
20 March 2026
Shaping inductive bias in foundation models: A signal-centric perspective on reasoning and learning dynamics
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SUTD Think Tank 22 (Building 2, Level 3, Room 2.311)
1 April 2026
ISTD Industry Engagement Day 2026
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
SUTD Multi-Purpose Hall 1 & 2 (Block 57, Level 2)
15 April 2026
ISTD Design Exhibition 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
SUTD Multi-Purpose Hall 1 & 2 (Block 57, Level 2)
17 May 2026
Police release deepfake video footage and teach public the “3A Method” to spot scams
15 May 2026
MOE receives no confirmed reports of data leaks following cyberattack on Canvas learning platform
15 May 2026
Scammers impersonate Prime Minister’s Secretary using deepfake technology and cheats victim out of more than S$4.9 million
11 May 2026
Cybersecurity experts say that more than 10 local institutions may have been affected by the cyberattack on Canvas
29 May 2026
Assistant Professor Zhang Wenxuan featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia for his contributions to AI research
22 May 2026
Keynote address by Prof Li Xiaoli at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Conference on Artificial Intelligence Education (AAIEC 2026)
6 May 2026
Professor Xiaoli Li and co‑authors receive the DASFAA 2026 10+ year best paper award for impactful contributions to predictive maintenance research
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.
