Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering)

SMU •

Data processed 6 July 2026. IGP: AY2024/25 intake.

By Universities.sg · Data: Ministry of Education & SkillsFuture Singapore · Methodology

The Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering) is a four-year SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree at the School of Computing and Information Systems, with a focus on software development and design. A distinguishing feature is the compulsory extended full-time apprenticeship with industry partners. The programme is distinct from the Computer Science and Information Systems programmes.

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Programme information from SMU

Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering) at SMU requires an IGP of BBC/B for admission, ranking 47th out of 77 programmes by admission difficulty. Graduate employment data is not yet available.

Admission Requirements

The 10th percentile IGP for this programme is BBC/B, which works out to 58.0 rank points out of 70. That puts it in the middle third among all 77 courses with published IGP data, and 9th out of 10 programmes at SMU by how hard it is to get into. The 90th percentile IGP is AAA/C, so you can see the typical range of admitted students. Polytechnic graduates need a minimum GPA of 3.67 (10th percentile) for admission. The 90th percentile GPA is 3.93.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduate employment data for this programme is not included in the published GES results.

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Admission Requirements

  • 58.0 RP
  • BBC/B grades
  • 3.67 GPA

Source: SMU Admissions Office

Enrollment Statistics(AY2024-25)

Total Students
154
Study Mode
Full time
Gender Distribution
113M
73%
27%
41F

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Common questions

What are the admission requirements for Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering) at SMU?
The 10th percentile IGP for Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering) at SMU is BBC/B. For polytechnic students, the 10th percentile GPA requirement is 3.67.
What is the employment rate for Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering) graduates?
Employment data for this programme is not available in the published Graduate Employment Survey results.
What is the median salary for Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering) graduates?
Salary data for this programme is not available in the published Graduate Employment Survey results.