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SUSS Factsheet

SUSS is a university with a rich heritage in inspiring lifelong education and transforming society through social sciences. We develop students and alumni to be work-ready and work-adaptive, aspiring to reach their full potential, through our 3H’s education philosophy – ‘Head’ for professional competency with applied knowledge, ‘Heart’ for social awareness of the needs of the society, and ‘Habit’ for passion towards lifelong learning.

We offer more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programmes, available in full- and part-time study modes which are flexible, modular and inter-disciplinary, catering to both fresh school leavers and adult learners. SUSS also offers a broad range of continuing education and training modular courses for the professional skills upgrading of Singapore's workforce.

Our programmes and courses are offered by our five schools:

  • S R Nathan School of Human Development
  • School of Business
  • School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences
  • School of Law
  • School of Science and Technology

To date, over 44,000 graduates have experienced our unique brand of education, and each year, over 18,000 students are pursuing their full- and part-time studies with us.

The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), as part of SUSS, leads in the field of research on adult and workplace learning and training of adult educators to build capabilities of the training and adult education sector in Singapore and beyond.

 

Our Vision

Leading university for social good. 

 

Our Purpose

Inspiring lifelong learning, transforming society through applied social sciences.


‘SPIRIT’ Core Values

At the Singapore University of Social Sciences, we advocate the Spirit of Learning by creating enriching learning experiences. To us, learning is a lifelong pursuit of knowledge that benefits not only the individual, but those around them as well. Because, when combined with a Passion for Community, knowledge enables us to make a positive, lasting difference in people’s lives. As we contribute to an inclusive and resilient society, it is important that we conduct ourselves with Integrity, and treat people with equal Respect and Trust. Together, we drive Innovation for Excellence, using new ideas and technologies to service society’s changing needs. Teamwork ensures that we work with, and learn from one another, leveraging individual strengths to achieve our collective goals.

 

Leadership

Patron
His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam
President of the Republic of Singapore

Chancellor
Mdm Halimah Yacob

Pro-Chancellor

Mr Richard Eu

President
Professor Tan Tai Yong

Provost
Professor Robbie Goh

Registrar
Ms Agnes Kwang

Vice President (Learning Services)
Associate Professor Lee Wee Leong

Vice President (Corporate)
Dr Winston Ong Wee Meng

Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnership & Engagement
Associate Professor Justina Tan

Associate Vice President, Finance & Business Partnership
Ms Kwek Peck Lin

Chief IT Officer
Mr Kong Yen Teck

Chief of Staff
Director, Human Resources

Mr Teo Wee Seng

Assistant Provost (External Relations & CET)
Dean 
(School of Business)
Associate Professor Allan Chia

Assistant Provost (Curricular & Student Matters)
Director
 (Office of Graduate Studies)
Associate Professor Calvin Chan  

Dean (College of Interdisciplinary & Experiential Learning)
Professor Cheah Horn Mun 

Dean (S R Nathan School of Human Development)
Associate Professor Lim Lee Ching

Dean (School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences)
Associate Professor Ludwig Tan

Dean (School of Law)
Professor Leslie Chew

Dean (School of Science and Technology)
Associate Professor Tan Teng Hooi

Dean of Students
Dr Yap Meen Sheng



Key Facts and Figures

Programmes~90        
Student Enrolment~18,000 
Alumni~44,000  
Full-time faculty~240   
Associate faculty~1,300

Information is updated as of 31 December 2022

 

 

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Singapore University of Social Sciences

SUSS is a university with a rich heritage in inspiring lifelong education and transforming society through social sciences. We develop students and alumni to be work-ready and work-adaptive, aspiring to reach their full potential, through our 3H’s education philosophy – ‘Head’ for professional competency with applied knowledge, ‘Heart’ for social awareness of the needs of the society, and ‘Habit’ for passion towards lifelong learning. 

We offer over 90 undergraduate and graduate programmes, available in full- and part-time study modes which are flexible, modular and inter-disciplinary, catering to both fresh school leavers and adult learners. SUSS also offers a broad range of continuing education and training modular courses for the professional skills upgrading of Singapore's workforce. 

Our programmes and courses are offered by our five schools:

  • S R Nathan School of Human Development
  • School of Business
  • School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences
  • School of Law
  • School of Science and Technology

To date, over 44,000 graduates have experienced our unique brand of education, and each year, over 18,000 students are pursuing their full- and part-time studies with us.

The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), as part of SUSS, leads in the field of research on adult and workplace learning and training of adult educators to build capabilities of the training and adult education sector in Singapore and beyond.

For more information on SUSS, please visit www.suss.edu.sg. 


 

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