Master of Science in Urban Science, Policy and Planning

Admissions

Criteria for admission

The MUSPP programme seeks individuals who have a strong interest to help shape and improve urban living conditions in the 21st century, informed by knowledge domains in digital technology, urban planning, and policy-making.

Applicants from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds are welcomed. Applicants to the MUSPP programme should possess the following:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree or above
• Proficiency in English (A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580 / 92 / 237 is required if English was not the medium of instruction in your last degree)

Application process

1. Prepare your application materials, including:
   • Your Statement of Objectives (1,000 words)
   • Original Bachelor’s and Master’s degree transcript and certificate
     Please provide your latest official transcripts and official letter of certification from your institution stating the expected date of graduation or award of degree if you have not graduated from your degree programme. For non-English documents, an official English translation must be provided.
   • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report
     If the medium of instruction during your last degree was not in English, please submit your IELTS or TOEFL scores no later than 2 weeks after the application deadline.
   • Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score report
     Not required, but GRE scores will be considered if they are included in the application.
   • Names, titles & e-mail addresses of your 2 recommenders/referees
     Do notify your recommenders beforehand as they must submit their respective online recommendations within 1 week after you submit your application.
   • Relevant supporting documents
     Academic and/or industry portfolio, awards, publications, etc.
   • Identity Card or Passport
2. Submit your online application early to facilitate processing.
3. Short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview (in-person, Skype or telephone)
4. Admissions letters are sent out together with details of any awarded scholarships

Application fee

All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of S$21.80 (inclusive of prevailing Goods & Services Tax). Please make payment by the application closing date for your application to be processed. Applicants will be prompted to make payment in the online application portal during your application submission. The following payment modes are available:

• DBS/POSB ATM
• DBS/POSB internet banking
• eNETS Debit (local bank only)
• Credit Card (VISA/Master)

Information sessions

Find out more at our next info session or view our past session recordings:

• January 2025 (https://youtu.be/n-LRWhd9QGI)
• December 2024 (https://youtu.be/68f6JVJFW60)