Singapore University of Social Sciences

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Singapore University of Social Sciences
Universiti Sains Kemasyarakatan Singapura (Malay)
新加坡社科大学 (Chinese)
சிங்கப்பூர் சமூக அறிவியல் பல்கலைக்கழகம் (Tamil)
Former names
SIM University[1]
TypeAutonomous university
Established2005; 19 years ago (2005) (as SIM University)
2017; 7 years ago (2017) (as the Singapore University of Social Sciences)[1]
EndowmentS$416.57 million[2]
ChancellorHalimah Yacob
PresidentTan Tai Yong
ProvostRobbie Goh
Academic staff
1074[3]
Administrative staff
280[3]
Students21,000
Address
463 Clementi Rd, Singapore 599494
,
463 Clementi Road, Singapore 599494
,
Singapore

1°19′45″N 103°46′35″E / 1.32917°N 103.77639°E / 1.32917; 103.77639
Campus9.2 hectares
Colours  Red
  Blue
Websitesuss.edu.sg

The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) is a public autonomous university in Singapore.[4][5] Established in 2017, SUSS focuses on applied degree programmes primarily in the social sciences.[6] In 2017, SUSS received its inaugural class of 2,137 graduates.[7][8]

SUSS is organised into 5 Academic Schools, Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), SUSS Academy,[9] College of Interdisciplinary and Experiential Learning[10] and 8 Centres.[11][12]

The Patron of SUSS is Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the Chancellor is Halimah Yacob, and the Pro-Chancellor is Richard Eu.[13] Key academic leaders include President Professor Tan Tai Yong and Provost Professor Robbie Goh.[14]

The university is located at 463 Clementi Road (on the boundary of Bukit Timah and Clementi). SUSS also uses external premises to conduct lessons.[15][16]

  1. ^ a b "Milestones". SUSS. Archived from the original on 9 August 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Annual Reports". Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  3. ^ a b "SUSS Facts & Figures". Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore. Archived from the original on 3 May 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Autonomous Universities in Singapore". Ministry of Education Singapore. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  5. ^ "SIM University renamed Singapore University of Social Sciences". Channel NewsAsia. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Singapore University of Social Sciences to offer more full-time degree courses, places". The Straits Times. 9 May 2017. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  7. ^ "SUSS Convocation 2017 – Our Inaugural Graduation Celebration As An Autonomous University". SUSS. 12 October 2017. Archived from the original on 21 October 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  8. ^ "Employability boost for SUSS students at graduation". The Straits Times. 11 October 2018. Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  9. ^ "SUSS Academy | SUSS". SUSS. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  10. ^ "College of Interdisciplinary & Experiential Learning | SUSS". SUSS. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  11. ^ "SUSS Schools". suss.edu.sg. Archived from the original on 15 April 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  12. ^ "SUSS Centres". suss.edu.sg. Archived from the original on 15 April 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  13. ^ "Patron, Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor | SUSS". SUSS. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  14. ^ "Key Academic Leaders | SUSS". SUSS. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  15. ^ "SUSS Campus Facilities". suss.edu.sg. Archived from the original on 15 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  16. ^ "SUSS External Premises" (PDF). suss.edu.sg. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.