SIM University
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SIM University (Chinese: 新跃大学) is a private university
in Singapore
. Established in 2005, UniSIM is approved by Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) to award recognised Singapore degrees. The university is part of the Singapore Institute of Management
(SIM) Group. Since July 2008, MOE subsidises tertiary education at UniSIM for eligible adult Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents as part of the national initiative to promote continuing education and training. It is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU).
There are four academic schools in UniSIM offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. These are the School of Arts and Social Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Human Development and Social Services, and the School of Science and Technology.
The current patron of the university is Mr S R Nathan, former President of the Republic of Singapore. Its Board of Trustees is made up of prominent industry leaders, government officials and academicians in Singapore.
UniSIM has been a registered "Institution of Public Character" (IPC) in Singapore since September 2005. It is hence authorised to receive tax-deductible donations (i.e. donors are given tax-deduction for their donations).
Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo one or more interviews and take written admission or other evaluation tests. The annual intake is approximately half of all applications received.
As of 2011, there are more than 11,000 students, compared to 8,000 in 2007. This number is expected to grow to 14,000 by 2020. The Singapore's Ministry of Education announced in 2011 that it would increase student fee subsidy to 55%. To uphold quality and manage space constraint, only half of all applications received are admitted into UniSIM annually.
The new campus extension will allow UniSIM to meet the growing demand for places. To support UniSIM's growth in student population, more staff will also be recruited.
Private university
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Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. Established in 2005, UniSIM is approved by Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) to award recognised Singapore degrees. The university is part of the Singapore Institute of Management
Singapore Institute of Management
The Singapore Institute of Management is Singapore's largest and most comprehensive provider of private tertiary education and professional training. It was founded by the Singapore Economic Development Board in 1964. SIM offers diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as a...
(SIM) Group. Since July 2008, MOE subsidises tertiary education at UniSIM for eligible adult Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents as part of the national initiative to promote continuing education and training. It is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU).
There are four academic schools in UniSIM offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. These are the School of Arts and Social Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Human Development and Social Services, and the School of Science and Technology.
The current patron of the university is Mr S R Nathan, former President of the Republic of Singapore. Its Board of Trustees is made up of prominent industry leaders, government officials and academicians in Singapore.
UniSIM has been a registered "Institution of Public Character" (IPC) in Singapore since September 2005. It is hence authorised to receive tax-deductible donations (i.e. donors are given tax-deduction for their donations).
Admissions
The typical entry requirements to UniSIM include:- GCE 'A' level with two passes (prior 2006) or two H2 passes (from 2006), or a local polytechnic diploma;
- Two years of work experience or are currently employed on a full-time basis; and
- 21 years old or above.
Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo one or more interviews and take written admission or other evaluation tests. The annual intake is approximately half of all applications received.
Campus Development
SIM announced a plan to expand its Clementi campus at a platform topping up ceremony on October 9 2009. The SIM Campus Development Master Plan, which will cost $300 million and be completed by 2014, will be implemented in two phases. It will give an additional 56,000 square meters of space, more than doubling the campus size. The first phase was completed in 2011.As of 2011, there are more than 11,000 students, compared to 8,000 in 2007. This number is expected to grow to 14,000 by 2020. The Singapore's Ministry of Education announced in 2011 that it would increase student fee subsidy to 55%. To uphold quality and manage space constraint, only half of all applications received are admitted into UniSIM annually.
The new campus extension will allow UniSIM to meet the growing demand for places. To support UniSIM's growth in student population, more staff will also be recruited.