SUTD PhDⒾ by Innovation

How to apply

Application deadline

There are two SUTD PhD^Ⓘ by Innovation pathway intakes a year, in September and January of the following year.

Applications for the inaugural January 2027 intake will close on 30 October 2026.

Application process

Follow the steps in the SUTD Admissions System to complete your application. This will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Please have the following information and electronic copies of supporting documents ready to facilitate your application:

1. Original undergraduate degree certificate and academic transcripts
   Please provide your undergraduate degree certificate, official academic 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. Please include the grading policy/system for your transcript. For non-English documents, an official English translation must be provided (at your expense). Those who have a Master degree, should also provide the Master degree certificate and official academic transcripts.
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report
   If the medium of instruction during your undergraduate studies was not in English, please submit your IELTS or TOEFL scores no later than 2 weeks after the application deadline.
3. Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score report
   Not required, but highly recommended.
4. Name, designation and institutional email address of THREE academic and/or industry referees
   Your academic and/or industry referees must be able to gauge your scholastic capabilities and achievements, and your ability to complete the programme. It is advisable to notify your referees beforehand as they must submit their respective online recommendations within 1 week of your PhD application submission.
5. Relevant supporting documents
   Soft copy or web links to academic and/or industry portfolio, awards, publications, etc.
6. Your Singaporean Identity Card (NRIC) or relevant pages in your Passport
7. ​​Your Statement of Objectives (3,000 words) or Brief Mission Proposal (500 words)

The uploaded documents must be in English. Otherwise, they must be accompanied by certified translations in the English language.

Please submit your online application early to facilitate processing. Short-listed applicants may be contacted for an interview.

You may write to phd@sutd.edu.sg with your enquiries.

Application fees

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 E-payment via Flywire in the online application portal during your application submission.