Singapore University of Social Sciences
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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]
Former names | SIM University[1] |
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Type | Autonomous university |
Established | 2005; 19 years ago (2005) (as SIM University) 2017; 7 years ago (2017) (as the Singapore University of Social Sciences)[1] |
Endowment | S$416.57 million[2] |
Chancellor | Halimah Yacob |
President | Tan Tai Yong |
Provost | Robbie Goh |
Academic staff | 1074[3] |
Administrative staff | 280[3] |
Students | 21,000 |
Address | 463 Clementi Rd, Singapore 599494 , 463 Clementi Road, Singapore 599494 , Singapore 1°19′45″N 103°46′35″E |
Campus | 9.2 hectares |
Colours | Red Blue |
Website | suss |
SUSS academia is organised into five schools, Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), College for Lifelong & Experiential Learning (CLEL) and four centres.[9][10]
The chancellor of the university is Halimah Yacob. The president of the university is Tan Tai Yong and the provost is Robbie Goh.
The university is located at 463 Clementi Road (Clementi, Singapore). SUSS also uses external premises to conduct lessons.[11][12]