Master of Architecture (MArch)

Yes, an application fee of S$21.80 applies. Only applications with payment duly made will be processed. Applications without payment will not be processed.

Potential applicants who are interested in the SUTD PhD Programme are required to indicate your research topics of interest and may identify SUTD faculty member(s) whose research focus are closely aligned to your research areas of interest.

Please visit the following links for more information about our faculty members and their research areas.

• Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD) – focusing on sustainable architectural and urban solutions to meet the present and future needs of buildings and cities
• Engineering Product Development (EPD) – focusing on innovative technology-intensive products that span multiple disciplines
• Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) – focusing on large-scale complex systems whose performance and function depend on their technology and socio-economic context
• Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) – focusing on understanding social and technological transformations through empowering lenses of humanities and social sciences
• Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD) – focusing on information systems that interact with the physical world, humans and machines
• Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT) – focusing on wide-ranging, interdisciplinary research that is grounded in Science and Math fundamentals and with practical applications

We strongly encourage you to reach out to faculty members whose research aligns with your interests. However, it is not required to wait for their response before submitting your application.

Please note that faculty who are eligible to be advisors are Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, or Professors. Please ensure that your selected advisors hold these titles.

You may indicate a second advisor and Pillar/Cluster in your application. The second advisor and Pillar/Cluster will be considered if your first-choice advisor is unavailable.

Full-time: Minimum candidature is 3 years and maximum candidature is 5 years.*

Part-time: Minimum candidature is 3 years and maximum candidature is 5 years.

*Note that scholarship for full-time students will cover up to 4 years only

Notifications are usually sent 2–3 months after the application deadline.

Yes, you may defer your application on the same Academic Year. If you wish to defer further, you are required to re-apply in the portal.

We offer part-time option for our doctorate programmes. However, currently all courses are conducted in campus.

Students are required to achieve specific milestones throughout their candidature.

For example:

• The PhD/EngD Qualifying Examination must be completed by the end of the second year.
• The PhD/EngD Preliminary Examination (if applicable) must be completed by the end of the third year.
• Students should consult their respective Pillar or Cluster for detailed course and milestone requirements.