Applications for admission are available online as well as via paper. You are strongly advised to apply online. The online application system (GDA3) will be available here.

Important: The University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake graduate student recruitment on its behalf.  Candidates interested in our graduate programmes are advised to apply directly to the University and not through any agents.  Candidates who apply through agents will not have any added advantage in gaining admission and the University reserves the right to reject such applications without giving reasons. Inaccurate or false information or omission of material information or failure to submit the application fee will render your application invalid. The University reserves the right to reject applications that are incomplete or inaccurate.

Application Period

Applied Economics
Starting from Academic Year 2026, the Applied Economics track will offer two intakes per academic year:  the first intake begins in August and the second intake in January.

• The application period for the August intake is from 1 July of the year preceding the intake year to 15 January of the intake year.
• The application period for the January intake is from 15 February to 15 June of the year preceding the intake.

Quantitative Economics
The Quantitative Economics track has a single intake each academic year, with classes beginning in August.

• The application period for the August intake is from 1 July of the year preceding the intake year to 15 January of the intake year.

Application Fee
Application for the programme must be accompanied by an application fee of S$100.00 (inclusive of GST) which is not refundable.

Supporting Documents

You will only be required to submit your application online. There is no need to send any application documents to us by post by the application deadline. If your application is shortlisted for admission, you will be contacted by us and will be asked to submit your application package to us by post.

Only completed application with ALL required documents received will be processed. Please note that the online checklist in the GDA system is for administrative purposes only and may not be updated in time.

You will be required to upload the following documents with your online application:

• The latest transcripts of academic records
• Degree scroll/certificate and/or student status letter
• Recommendations from two academic referees (submitted by the referees)
• TOEFL/IELTS score report (if applicable)
• Financial support documents (if applicable)
• Official identification document(s) (Passport/NRIC/SPR Re-entry Permit)
• Employment Pass and letter of approval from employer (international applicants working in Singapore)

For the complete list of documents required, please review the application document checklist.

More information on the graduate studies and application procedures can be found here.

Admission Result

The outcome of application will be made known by late May (in the same year as the intake) for the August intake, and by late October (in the year preceding the intake) for January intake. Admission status will be updated online here when it becomes available.

We will correspond with you primarily using e-mail during application process to convey messages. Hence, it is very important that you provide a valid and correct e-mail address and maintain your e-mail account regularly. The University will not be responsible for undeliverable e-mails and their consequences.

Note: Due to the large number of applicants seeking admission, we are sorry we will not be able to attend to enquiries on the status of applications or receipt of documents. If you are concerned about the delivery of your documents, you may wish to consider sending them via registered mail or courier.