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.
4 December – 5 December 2025
IEEE MRS 2025
SUTD Campus Centre (Building 3, Level 1) & Auditorium (Building 2, Level 1)
5 December 2025
Think. Play. Design – turning ideas into meaningful game art
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
SUTD Think Tank 27/28 (Building 1, Level 6, Room 1.603/1.604)
26 January 2026
Workshop on Emerging AI Technologies for Music (EAIM 2026)
Singapore EXPO, AAAI-26 Conference
19 November 2025
Models Learn to Manage Messy Medical Data
12 November 2025
Cyber-Defence Exercise Incorporates Real Combat Intelligence for Realistic Training
27 October 2025
Meet Dr. Malika Meghjani, the assistant professor using robots to make the world a better place
9 October 2025
Women who protect the seabed
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.
