How to apply
Admissions
One process across all five programmes. Each programme page links here and adds its own specifics.
The application process
Explore the programme and check eligibility
Review CGPA, work experience, degree, English, and any prerequisites on the programme page.
Prepare your documents
Use the standard checklist below, plus any programme-specific items.
Submit the online application
Pay the SGD 100 application fee (non-refundable).
Assessment and interview
Your application is assessed and, for some programmes, an interview is arranged.
Offer decision
Includes any scholarship outcome, typically within 4–6 weeks (rolling).
Accept your offer
Pay the SGD 5,000 enrolment deposit, which is credited to tuition.
Pre-arrival
Complete Student's Pass registration, housing, and orientation.
Standard document checklist
- Completed online application
- Bachelor's degree certificate and official transcripts
- Current CV / résumé
- Statement of purpose (500–800 words)
- Two references (academic or professional)
- English proficiency score (unless exempt — see below)
- Passport biographical page
- Application fee payment (SGD 100)
- Programme-specific items (e.g. GMAT/GRE for the MBA; prerequisite-maths evidence for the MDSE)
English proficiency and exemptions
Applicants must meet the English requirement stated on their programme page. An applicant is exempt from submitting IELTS/TOEFL if their bachelor's degree was taught and assessed entirely in English, or if they are a citizen of one of the following countries:
- Australia
- Canada (outside Quebec)
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
- United States
Requirements by programme: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 for all programmes except the MBA, which requires IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 100.
Grade equivalency guide
TU states minimum entry on a 4.0 CGPA scale. This guide maps common international systems to the 4.0 scale so applicants can reason consistently about whether they meet a programme's minimum CGPA.
| System | Strong (≈3.5+) | Meets 3.3 | Meets 3.0 | Below 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India (percentage) | 75%+ | 68%+ | 60%+ | Under 60% |
| India (10-point CGPA) | 8.0+ | 7.3+ | 6.5+ | Under 6.5 |
| UK honours class | First | Upper second (mid) | Lower second | Third / Pass |
| China (100-point) | 85+ | 80+ | 75+ | Under 75 |
| US (4.0 GPA) | 3.5+ | 3.3+ | 3.0+ | Under 3.0 |
| Australia (7-point GPA) | 6.0+ | 5.5+ | 5.0+ | Under 5.0 |
Intakes & deadlines
| Intake | Round 1 closes | Round 2 closes | Final round closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 31 Jul 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| August 2027 | 31 Jan 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 15 May 2027 |
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis within each round; earlier rounds have the most scholarship capacity.