Overview
The CIEE Singapore: Arts + Sciences program is a supported direct-enrollment program with Singapore Management University (SMU). This program is designed for students from all academic backgrounds, as SMU offers a wide range of course offerings.
Academics
Students enroll in either four SMU courses or three SMU courses plus CIEE's Intercultural Communication and Leadership course (not offered every term).
SMU is the third-oldest autonomous university in the country and offers a wide variety of courses across subjects such as economics, Asian studies, sociology, philosophy, sustainable development, and more. The university is organized into eight schools: the School of Accountancy, the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, the School of Economics, the School of Computing and Information Systems, the Yong Pung How School of Law, the School of Social Sciences, the College of Integrative Studies, and the College of Graduate Research Studies.
Please note that Columbia College generally transfers credits only for courses taken in liberal arts subjects. Some credits may not transfer in subjects that are taught at Columbia professional schools, such as business, management, or law. If you have concerns regarding SMU's course offerings, please contact the UGE Adviser listed below and review our Academic Credit Guidelines > Columbia-Approved.
Program Features
You will have the option to live in a shared apartment, residence hall, or hotel with CIEE students. All housing locations are accessible to public transportation.
CIEE also complements the program with a variety of co-curricular activities and excursions that showcase Singapore's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Eligibility
Review eligibility to ensure that you meet all Columbia requirements to study abroad.
Review the external program webpage to understand any additional program prerequisites.
Application Instructions
To apply, you must complete the two steps below. Deadlines vary, and some applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, you should complete the steps below simultaneously:
- To apply for Columbia clearance (approval) to study abroad, click on "Start Your Application" on this webpage. Clearance applications are approved on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this webpage.
- To apply for program admission, complete an external application directly on the program webpage. Note that this deadline may be in advance of the Columbia clearance deadline.