Singapore University of Social Sciences
Former names | SIM University |
|---|---|
| Type | Autonomous university |
| Established | 2005 (as SIM University) 2017 (as the Singapore University of Social Sciences) |
| Endowment | S$416.57 million |
| Chancellor | Halimah Yacob |
| President | Tan Tai Yong |
| Provost | Robbie Goh |
Academic staff | 1074 |
Administrative staff | 280 |
| Students | 21,000 |
| 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 |
| Campus | 9.2 hectares |
| Colours | Red Blue |
| Website | suss |
The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) is a public autonomous university in Singapore. Established in 2017, SUSS focuses on applied degree programmes primarily in the social sciences. In 2017, SUSS received its inaugural class of 2,137 graduates.
SUSS is organised into five Academic Schools, Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), SUSS Academy, College of Interdisciplinary and Experiential Learning and eight Centres.
The Patron of SUSS is Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the Chancellor is Halimah Yacob, and the Pro-Chancellor is Richard Eu. Key academic leaders include President Professor Tan Tai Yong and Provost Professor Robbie Goh.
The university is located at 463 Clementi Road (on the boundary of Bukit Timah and Clementi). SUSS also uses external premises to conduct lessons.