Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

SMU •

Data processed 6 July 2026. IGP: AY2024/25 intake. Employment: 2023 Graduate Employment Survey.

By Universities.sg · Data: Ministry of Education & SkillsFuture Singapore (GES 2023) · Methodology

The Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) is a four-year programme at the School of Computing and Information Systems. The curriculum covers core computing foundations with specialisation through tracks including Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Software Systems. Students can complete a second major within the standard course load.

This is a quick summary to give you the gist. Always check the latest programme details with the university before making any decisions.

Programme information from SMU

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) at SMU has an IGP of AAB/B, a 92.7% employment rate, and a median starting salary of $5,800, placing it in the top 5% by graduate pay.

Admission Requirements

The 10th percentile IGP for this programme is AAB/B, which works out to 64.5 rank points out of 70. That puts it in the top third among all 77 courses with published IGP data, and 2nd out of 10 programmes at SMU by how hard it is to get into. The 90th percentile IGP is AAA/A, so you can see the typical range of admitted students. Polytechnic graduates need a minimum GPA of 3.80 (10th percentile) for admission. The 90th percentile GPA is 3.98.

Graduate Outcomes

In the 2023 Graduate Employment Survey, 92.7% of graduates from this programme found work within six months of their final exams. That's in line with the SMU average of 93.5%, which puts it in the upper half across all surveyed courses. The full-time permanent employment rate is 92.7%. For fresh graduates, the median gross monthly salary is $5,800, which ranks in the top 5% of all courses (10th out of 242). That's 21% above the SMU average of $4,798. Most graduates earned between $5,100 and $6,500, the range spanning the 25th to 75th percentile of earners.

Related reading: The most competitive courses in Singapore · Where this data comes from

Admission Requirements

  • 64.5 RP
  • AAB/B grades
  • 3.80 GPA

Source: SMU Admissions Office

Latest Job Prospects(2023 GES)

Median Salary
$5,800
75th percentile
$6,500
25th percentile
$5,100
Mean
$6,120
Overall Employment
92.7%
Full-time Permanent
92.7%

Source: MOE Graduate Employment Survey (2023)

Enrollment Statistics(AY2024-25)

Total Students
531
Study Mode
Full time
Gender Distribution
403M
76%
24%
128F

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Contains data from Graduate Employment Survey from MOE made available under Singapore Open Data Licence v1.0

Common questions

What are the admission requirements for Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) at SMU?
The 10th percentile IGP for Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) at SMU is AAB/B. For polytechnic students, the 10th percentile GPA requirement is 3.8.
What is the employment rate for Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) graduates?
The overall employment rate for Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) graduates from SMU is 92.7% based on the 2023 Graduate Employment Survey.
What is the median salary for Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) graduates?
The median gross monthly salary for Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) graduates from SMU is $5,800 based on the 2023 Graduate Employment Survey. The 25th to 75th percentile salary range is $5,100 to $6,500.