Since its inception, SUSS has pioneered and championed continuous education and lifelong learning in Singapore. This mission is more critical than ever as our world and workplace are undergoing constant change and rapid disruptions. SUSS is thus motivated by the belief that a university education is not an end in itself; it must be an ongoing journey of discovery and growth. Providing access, opportunities and multiple pathways has always been the SUSS story.

The university maintains close links with society and enterprise, providing relevant and purposeful programmes that position our graduates well to pursue their careers and life passions.

Through education and applied research in the social sciences, we believe in generating knowledge and dispositions that will contribute to social good and the betterment of society.

At SUSS, we believe that education must serve a higher purpose. Beyond degrees and professional competence, we are committed to building human and social capital, in service to society and country.

Vision
Leading university for social good.

Purpose
Inspiring lifelong learning, transforming society through applied social sciences.

Core Values
At SUSS, 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.

Inclusive Education

Proud to be Singapore’s first institute for lifelong learning, we champion inclusivity to bring education to all regardless of their age, qualification, experience, background – fresh school-leavers, working adults or silver learners. Our broad admission criteria for our lifelong learners partaking in our diverse learning environment ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential throughout life.

Experiential & Applied Learning

Grounded in our core philosophy of ‘Head, Heart, Habit’ (3H), we continually develop well-rounded future talents who are professionally competent, socially conscious, and lifelong learners with a heart to impact lives. We build experiential and applied learning to enliven and enrich our student experience through a host of global learning programmes, internships, entrepreneurship and service learning projects as well as student-led expeditions to provide a holistic education that nurtures empathy, broadens contextual understanding and deepens perspectives.

Passion for Society

Beyond the individual, our social emphasis focuses on teaching and practising sciences in the service of society. Our core curriculum, applicable to all our programmes, inculcates this core knowledge and understanding about emerging issues in the society in all our students and how they can play a role in their professional practice and community.