The Singapore Management University exchange programs offers Boston University undergraduate students the opportunity to directly enroll at Singapore Management University (SMU) for a term and attend a wide variety of courses taught in English. SMU is one of the leading universities in Singapore and the exchange provides BU students with the opportunity to increase their understanding of a country with strong cultural, economic and historical ties to the US. Students can select from a variety of courses from the SMU Schools of Accountancy, Business, Economics, Information Systems, Law, and Social Sciences.

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Requirements & Considerations

Curriculum

Students participating in the Singapore Management University Exchange are able to select courses from the SMU undergraduate programs/schools of Accountancy, Business, Economics, Information Systems, Law, and Social Sciences. Accounting, Finance, and Marketing are but a few of the opportunities that are available in addition to opportunities to study social science and humanities. With the exception of language courses, all courses are taught in English. Students are advised to review the Singapore Management University’s Academic Information for exchange students for detailed information on courses. The SMU Course Catalog by term is available on their website.

Courses completed at Singapore Management University by BU students as part of this exchange will be counted as BU courses and applied to the student’s degree requirements as determined in consultation with each student’s academic advisor or the advising staff of the student’s college or school.

Academic culture may be very different at a partner institution; SMU provides a rigorous academic experience to both local and visiting students, and you will be subject to their academic policies and procedures during your time at this institution.

Housing & Student Services

Apartment Style Residences

  • SMU leased student apartments are available but not guaranteed to exchange students; apartments are located nearby campus and consist of one or two double rooms with a shared living area, kitchen and bathroom
  • SMU also recommends a variety of independent off-campus student residences in the area surrounding campus; single, double, and triple rooms are available. More information on accommodation at SMU can be found on the SMU Exchange website.
  • Housing is arranged by the student and paid directly to the residence; board is not included
  • Students have access to SMU’s library, swimming pool, fitness gym, and other campus facilities

Program Dates

This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.

FALL TERM

Program Dates

Mid-August to Early December

FALL TERM

Applications Open

December 15

FALL TERM

Application Deadline

March 15

SPRING TERM

Program Dates

Early January to Late April

SPRING TERM

Applications Open

June 1*

SPRING TERM

Application Deadline

September 1

This program is not on a rolling admissions cycle. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials have been received by the BU Study Abroad office by the application deadline. Decisions will not be made until after the application deadline. Applicants will receive their decision via email.

Information on other programs that do not follow a rolling admissions cycle and information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision can be found here.

Cost & Financial Considerations

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