The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) offers Information and Communications Technology (ICT) honours degrees in areas including Software Engineering and Information Security. These are four-year direct honours degrees, built on SIT's applied, industry-linked model. For international students, the decision depends on the specialisation you choose, the English requirement, and how the per-credit fee applies to your degree.
This guide covers the application window, the fees, English requirements, and career outlook. Where a figure could not be confirmed from SIT's own pages, we say so.
SIT Information Technology Acceptance Rate
SIT does not publish an acceptance rate for its ICT degrees that we could verify. Admission depends on your qualification and each specialisation's intake. Check SIT's admissions pages for current intake data before you plan around a specialisation.
Application Window
SIT's ICT honours degrees, including Information and Communications Technology (Software Engineering) and (Information Security), had an application window from 8 January to 19 March 2026, according to SIT's programme listings. Check the window for the intake you are targeting, since it changes from year to year.
Tuition and Cost of Attendance
SIT charges tuition by credit, and international students who are not from ASEAN countries pay the non-ASEAN rate, which is inclusive of 9 percent GST. For AY2026, SIT's published per-credit unit fee for Engineering programmes for non-ASEAN students is S$575.52. We did not confirm the per-credit rate for the ICT degrees specifically, so check SIT's official tuition page for the rate that applies to your degree.
The ICT honours degrees are four-year programmes with 240 credits, so your total depends on the rate and the credit count. Confirm the total for your specialisation before you budget.
- Living costs in Singapore: Singapore is an expensive city. We did not verify a current living cost figure from an official source.
- Financial support: Singapore's Tuition Grant generally comes with a work obligation in Singapore after graduation. Check SIT's financial aid pages for eligibility.
Admission Requirements
For international applicants with qualifications from outside Singapore, the core requirements are:
- Completed secondary education, with official transcripts and certified translations
- The qualification SIT requires for your education system, with the subjects it specifies for the ICT programme
- An English proficiency test score, unless exempt
- A completed application through SIT's admissions portal within the application window
Confirm the subject requirements for ICT on SIT's international qualifications page.
How to Get Into SIT's ICT Degree
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Choose your specialisation. Software Engineering and Information Security are both four-year honours degrees, so compare their content on SIT's programme pages.
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Check the subject requirements first. Confirm the subjects SIT requires for your education system.
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Book your English test early. Sources give conflicting IELTS minimums, so check SIT's current requirement before you book.
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Calculate your total fee. Confirm the per-credit rate for your degree, then multiply it by the credit count.
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Apply within the window. Check the application dates for your intake and submit before the closing date.
For context on the wider university, see the SIT guide.
English Proficiency Requirements
Secondary sources give conflicting minimum IELTS scores for SIT, with one listing an overall score of 6.5 and another an overall score of 6.0. We could not confirm the official figure, so check SIT's admissions site before you book a test.
Career Outcomes and Post-Study Relevance
SIT's applied model includes industry placements and work-integrated learning, which can help you build employer connections in Singapore and the region. Information Security and Software Engineering are both in demand across sectors, but we did not verify a headline employment rate or starting salary from an official source, so we have not quoted one.
Singapore's main post-study route for international graduates is the Employment Pass, which requires a job offer that meets the government's salary and eligibility rules. Check the Ministry of Manpower website for current requirements.
FAQ
What is the difference between the Software Engineering and Information Security degrees? Both are four-year honours degrees in Information and Communications Technology. Their content differs, so compare the programme pages on SIT's site.
How much does the ICT degree cost for international students? SIT charges per credit. The published non-ASEAN per-credit fee for Engineering programmes in AY2026 is S$575.52, inclusive of GST. Confirm the rate for your ICT specialisation on SIT's official page.
What IELTS score do I need for SIT? Sources conflict, with one listing 6.5 and another 6.0. Confirm on SIT's admissions site.
Can I work in Singapore after graduating? Through an Employment Pass, if you have a qualifying job offer. Check the Ministry of Manpower website for current rules.