65-507: 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 5 Academic Schools, Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), SUSS Academy, College of Interdisciplinary and Experiential Learning and 8 Centres. The Patron of SUSS
130-585: A Chartered Accountant of Singapore . SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences (SHBS) offers translation and interpretation bachelor's degree programmes. The school also provides certification for Professional Interpreters. In 2018, the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) was renamed the School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences (SHBS). In January 2017, SUSS School of Law received its first 60 law students under its four-year LLB and JD programmes. Similar to other Singapore autonomous universities, both
195-709: A higher reputation domestically and globally . The University Grants Committee funds eight public universities in Hong Kong . The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts also receives funding from the government . There are four self-financing universities, namely Hong Kong Metropolitan University , Hong Kong Shue Yan University , Hang Seng University of Hong Kong , and Saint Francis University . In India , most universities and nearly all research institutions are public. Some private undergraduate colleges exist but most are engineering schools that are affiliated with public universities. Private schools can be partially aided by
260-673: A university institute , and a distance university in Portugal . Higher education in Portugal provided by state-run institutions is not free; students must pay a tuition fee. However, the tuition fee is lower than that of private universities. The highest tuition fee allowed by law in public universities is €697 per year as of 2022. Public universities include some of the most selective and demanding higher learning institutions in Portugal. In Russia , about 7.5 million students study in thousands of universities. Founded in 1755, Moscow State University
325-469: A "limited offering" in business and engineering programmes while increasing its offerings in social science programmes. All programmes will have curricula considering the social impacts on the community and have to partake a compulsory module in social sciences. In 2019, SUSS enrolled most students in the areas of social sciences and social services. From 1 April 2019, the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL)
390-527: A few private institutions of higher learning, such as the National College of Ireland . However, none of the private institutions have university status and are highly specialized. Almost all universities in Italy are public but have institutional autonomy by law. The Italian state provides the majority of university funding. Therefore, students pay relatively low tuition fees, set by each university according to
455-538: A full-time basis and be at minimum 21 years old. In 2018, SUSS received 5,700 applications for 700 full-time places. In 2016, 388 applicants competed for 60 places in the Law Programmes. Applicants into the part-time Accountancy programme will be assessed based on academic merit, relevant work experience and communication skills. The university currently offers more than 80-degree programmes through five schools. In 2018, School of Human Development and Social Services
520-433: A graduate certificate is a university or college credential usually offered to students who have completed an average of 15 credits of graduate course work . Admission requirements vary tremendously among Canadian universities and colleges, but in general both graduate students, as well as undergraduate students having completed a Bachelor's degree , can apply to such a program. The graduate certificate can represent part of
585-1198: A handful of community colleges. In 2008, the Philippine Congress passed Republic Act 9500, declaring the University of the Philippines as the national university to distinguish it from all other state universities and colleges. Other notable public colleges and universities include the Polytechnic University of the Philippines , Technological University of the Philippines , Philippine Normal University , Batangas State University , and Mindanao State University . There are six autonomous public universities in Singapore , including National University of Singapore founded in 1905, Nanyang Technological University founded 1981, Singapore Management University founded in 2000, Singapore University of Technology and Design and Singapore Institute of Technology founded in 2009, and Singapore University of Social Sciences founded in 2017. In Sri Lanka , there are seventeen public universities. Most public universities are funded by
650-525: A low-interest loan from the Higher Education Loan Board; students must pay back the loan after completing their higher education. In Nigeria , both the federal and state governments may establish public universities. South Africa has 26 public universities which are members of Universities in South Africa. These are categorized as traditional or comprehensive universities. In Tunisia ,
715-631: A national institution in 1926, the Academy of Athens is the highest research establishment in Greece. Private higher education institutions cannot operate in Greece and are not recognized as degree-awarding bodies by the Greek government. In Ireland , nearly all universities, institutes of technology, colleges, and some third-level institutions are public. The state pays the cost of educating undergraduates, although students must contribute approximately €3,000. There are
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#1732855908847780-556: A range of Business and Management programmes. The Bachelor of Accountancy (part-time included) is accredited by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). Similar to accountancy degrees from other Singapore autonomous universities, SUSS Accountancy degrees are eligible for direct entry into the Singapore CA Qualification's professional programme to become
845-749: A repository of the knowledge output of all faculty, staff and students. The Centre for Chinese Studies @SUSS (CCS@SUSS), serves as the university's resource centre to monitor trends and developments in the wider Chinese-speaking world. The Teaching and Learning Centre aims to promote teaching excellence for SUSS' faculty. In 2018, SUSS rolled out the Marriage and Baby Bonus scheme in support of marriage and parenthood to their part-time adult students. To qualify, they have to be Singaporeans or Singaporean Permanent Residents who has their marriages registered, or child's birth or adoption on or after July 2018. Public university A public university or public college
910-573: A university, not a college, can issue doctorate degrees in Israel. In Japan , public universities are run by local governments, either prefectural or municipal. According to the Ministry of Education , public universities have "provided an opportunity for higher education in a region and served the central role of intellectual and cultural base for the local community in the region" and are "expected to contribute to social, economical and cultural development in
975-531: A year and have to retake them, pay a partial or full tuition fee, ranging from €500 to €2000 per year. Private universities have existed in Serbia since 1989 but are held in less esteem because they are generally less academically rigorous than the public universities. Of the 74 universities in Spain , 54 are public and funded by the autonomous community in which they are based. University funding differs by region. However,
1040-519: 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. In 2005, SIM University (UniSIM)
1105-448: Is a university or college that is owned by the state or receives significant funding from a government. Whether a national university is considered public varies from one country (or region) to another, largely depending on the specific education landscape. In contrast a private university is usually owned and operated by a private corporation (not-for-profit or for profit). Both types are often regulated, but to varying degrees, by
1170-477: Is a GCE 'A' level, or Diplomas from the 5 local Polytechnic or 2 local Arts Institutions, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, or NUS High School Diploma. Applicants with good SAT1 scores may be considered for admission. Certain programmes may require additional admission requirements. The part-time programmes require applicants to acquire two years of full-time work experience, completed full-time National Service for male applicants or be currently employed on
1235-774: Is a higher education qualification at the same level as a bachelor's degree but more limited in scope, taking less time to complete - normally between one third and two thirds of an academic year (or full-time equivalent). A longer period of work (but still less than required for a degree) would lead to a graduate diploma . The graduate certificate is positioned at Level 6 (bachelor's degree level) of The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland , and at Level 9 or 10 (bachelor's degree at ordinary or honours level) of The framework for qualifications of higher education institutions in Scotland . In reference to
1300-562: Is a public research university and the most prestigious university in Russia. Saint Petersburg State University is a state-owned university that was founded in 1724; it is managed by the government of the Russian Federation . In Serbia , over 85% of college students study at state-operated public universities. Academically well-performing students pay only administrative fees of less than €100 per year. Students who fail multiple classes in
1365-802: Is accredited by the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The BSc Facilities and Events Management is accredited by the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) and the RICS. Both the BEng Aerospace Systems and BEng Electronics are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) of Singapore, Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES). On 8 September 2018, SUSS launched
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#17328559088471430-469: Is an educational credential representing completion of specialized training at the college or university level. A graduate certificate can be awarded by universities upon completion of certain coursework indicating mastering of a specific subject area. Graduate certificates represent training at different levels in different countries, for example a graduate certificate is at master's degree level in Ireland, but
1495-708: Is at a bachelor's degree level in the United Kingdom. In both cases, the graduate certificate represents less work than a degree at the same level. In Australia, a Graduate Certificate is a Level 8 qualification alongside the Bachelor (Honours) degree. Entry to a Graduate Certificate typically requires completion of a bachelor's degree or higher. In some cases, admission may be on the basis of significant work experience. Graduate Certificates typically take six months of full-time study to complete. These courses are usually delivered by universities and private providers. In Canada,
1560-470: Is on rented premises from SIM located at Clementi Road. SUSS also uses external premises at BCA Academy, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts , Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute, NTUC Centre, Physical Education & Sports Teacher Academy, Republic Polytechnic , Singapore Centre for Chinese Language, Singapore Polytechnic and Singapore Sports Hub to conduct lessons. A 6-metre tall artwork by sculptor Sun I-Yu named 'Celebrate The Extraordinary' stands on
1625-554: The European Qualifications Framework , it is a 'first-cycle' qualification at the same level of knowledge and challenge as a first or bachelor's degree but without the same depth and breadth of study. Successful students will typically demonstrate some, but not all, of the kinds of skills, knowledge and capabilities that would be expected for a Bachelor's candidate. Hence this certificate is not considered to be an 'end-of-cycle' qualification (it demonstrates only some of
1690-744: The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) was set up under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to focus on training and developing Continuous Education and Training (CET) adult educators, research in workforce development and lifelong learning; and drive innovations in CET. On 1 April 2019, IAL was restructured as an autonomous institute within the SUSS. C-three offers counselling services for SUSS students at no cost. The Centre for Applied Research (CFAR) undertakes, administers and facilitates research and related activities. It also serves as an incubation centre for research programmes and projects. CFAR, being SUSS's knowledge hub, maintains
1755-523: The Korea National Open University which offers distance learning. The University of Seoul is a public municipal university. Manas University in Kyrgyzstan is a public higher education institution that offers associate degrees, undergraduate degrees, and graduate and postgraduate degrees. The University of Macau , Macao Polytechnic University , and Macao University of Tourism are
1820-488: The Ministry of Education (MOE). Ong moved a bill in Parliament to confer SUSS autonomous status. This signalled the government's support for SUSS and was intended to assure the public of SUSS’ credibility and standing. It also enabled the government to lead SUSS to meet national education objectives, economic and social development while monitoring its financial performances. SUSS was officially granted autonomous status by
1885-520: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research controls public universities and guarantees admission to students who earn a Tunisian Baccalaureate . Using a state website, the students make a wish list of the universities they want to attend, with the highest-ranking students getting priority choices. Universities rank students according to the results of their baccalaureate. There are forty public universities in Bangladesh . They are overseen by
1950-785: The University Grants Commission which was created by the government in 1973. Most universities in Brunei are public. In the People's Republic of China , nearly all universities and research institutions are public. Typically, provincial governments run public universities. However, some are administered by municipal governments or are national , which the central government directly administers. Private undergraduate colleges exist but are primarily vocational colleges sponsored by private entities. Private universities usually cannot award bachelor's degrees. Public universities tend to enjoy
2015-708: The University of Mons in 2009. The state-created university founded in Antwerp in 1971 is now part of University of Antwerp . Hasselt University started as a state-created public institution managed by the Province of Limburg . Similarly, the Province of Luxembourg managed the state-created public university in Arlon which became part of ULiège in 2004. Since 1891, private universities have gradually become state-recognized and funded. Some private, mostly Catholic, organizations are called free institutions, as in administratively free from
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2080-437: The constitution of Greece , higher education institutions (HEI) include universities, technical universities, and specialist institutions. HEI undergraduate programs are government-funded and do not charge tuition. A quarter of HEI postgraduate programs are tuition-free. After individual assessments, thirty percent of Greek students are entitled to attend any of the statutory postgraduate programs without tuition fees. Founded as
2145-638: The 'first-cycle' learning outcomes). Graduate certificates are available in a limited range of subjects that are typically work-related, for example psychology, management, counselling or law. Graduate certificates are normally taken by those who have already graduated with a bachelor's degree in another discipline (hence the name). This qualification should not be confused with postgraduate certificates or postgraduate diplomas , which are master's degree -level qualification, or with certificates of Higher Education , which are lower-level qualifications normally taken by those without previous HE qualification. In
2210-579: The 150 universities in Taiwan are public. Because the Taiwanese government provides funding to public universities, their students pay less than half the tuition fees of those at private universities. Ten public universities were established before the 1980s and are the most prestigious in Taiwan. As a result, most students choose public universities for their tertiary education. In the late 19th century Thailand , there
2275-799: The Code de l'éducation states that " private higher education establishments can in no case take the title of university. " Nevertheless, many private institutions, such as the Catholic University of Lille or the Catholic University of Lyon , use the university as their marketing name. Most higher education institutions in Germany are public and operated by the states . All professors are public servants. Public universities are generally held in higher esteem than their private counterparts. From 1972 through 1998, public universities were tuition-free; however, some states have since adopted low tuition fees. According to
2340-465: The College of Lifelong and Experiential Learning (CLEL) which adopts a brand of education known as 'lifelong and experiential learning'. The initiative provides for learning before, during and after University education. SUSS LifE also represents SUSS's open and inclusive admissions approach. It was later renamed to College of Interdisciplinary and Experiential Learning with two sub-units: In December 2008,
2405-797: The LLB and JD programmes are recognised degrees under the Singapore Legal Profession Act and qualified persons with a minimum GPA of 3.5 are eligible to sit for the Bar Examination . The school also offers Master of Taxation in collaboration with the Tax Academy of Singapore. SUSS School of Science and Technology offers programmes in Aerospace Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Built Environment, Electronics Engineering, Military Studies and Technology. The Bachelor of Building and Project Management
2470-631: The Legal Profession Act, with a minimum cGPA of 3.5 required for eligibility to sit Part B of the Bar Examinations. SUSS offers a range of postgraduate qualifications, including Graduate Certificates , Graduate Diplomas , Master’s degrees , and Doctoral degrees (PhDs) . The SUSS SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme is designed to help adults acquire industry-relevant skills, enhance employability, and transition to new sectors or job roles. The Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Entrepreneurship Programme
2535-522: The Ministry of Education controls all public universities. Students enroll after completing a 8-4-4 educational program system and attaining a mark of C+ or above. Students who meet the criteria set annually by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service receive government sponsorship, with the government providing part of their university or college fees. Students are also eligible for
2600-652: The Punjab is the biggest public university, followed by University of Karachi . The public universities receive guidance and recognition from the Higher Education Commission . There are more than 500 public higher education institutions in the Philippines that are controlled and managed by the Commission on Higher Education . Of the 500, 436 are state colleges and universities, 31 local colleges and universities, and
2665-510: The Singapore Government on 11 July 2017. In 2017, SUSS conducted an exercise to issue SUSS certificates to those who was conferred with UniSIM certificates. A statement will indicate that the qualifications had been received under the former's name. In 2017, SUSS marked its inaugural graduation as an autonomous university, with the first batch of SUSS graduates receiving degrees in the name of SUSS. The university restructured to retain
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2730-574: The SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (WSPostDip) For Poly Graduates programme, an articulation pathway to SUSS Part-time Undergraduate Degree Programmes. This initiative allows polytechnic graduates to enhance their skills through university-level courses, alongside on-the-job training. SUSS offers Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Juris Doctor (JD) programmes specializing in Criminal Law or Family Law. Both degrees are recognized under
2795-470: The United States, a graduate certificate (GCert, GCERT, or CGS.) is a higher education qualification that may be awarded by universities upon completion of a graduate-level programme. Graduate certificates are not equivalent to master's or doctoral degrees, typically focusing on a subset of the knowledge domain of such programmes. Many graduate certificate programmes do not require admissions tests, such as
2860-441: The applied degree pathway with emphasis on practice-oriented teaching. SUSS offers full-time undergraduate programs culminating in a direct honours degree. Programmes offer Professional Major and several Major-Minor combinations. SUSS offers part-time undergraduate programs that lead to either a basic degree or an honours degree. On 24 May 2017, SUSS became the first Singapore university to partner with all five polytechnics to offer
2925-432: The central government establishes homogeneous tuition fees for all public universities which are much lower than those of their private counterparts. The highest tuition fee allowed by law was, as of 2010, €14.97 per academic credit, amounting to roughly €900 a year for an average 60-credit full-time course. Tuition fees at private universities might reach €18,000 a year. Graduate certificate A graduate certificate
2990-576: The coursework required for obtaining a Master's degree . A graduate certificate is a master's-level qualification indicating the successful completion of a postgraduate programme of education. On the National Framework for Qualifications the qualification is at Level 9 or Level 7 on the European Qualifications Framework , normally with a size of 30 ECTS credits. The terms 'graduate certificate' and 'postgraduate certificate' are used interchangeably. A graduate certificate (GradCert, GCert, GradC)
3055-1003: The fee was €1,951 in 2015. Non-European Union students and students who want to complete a second bachelor's or master's degree pay a legal school fee. Annually, these legal school fees range between €7,000 for bachelor programs and €30,000 for master's programs in medicine. The Ministry of Education supervises all universities, including private institutions. Almost all universities in Norway are public and state-funded. In Poland , public universities are established by Acts of Parliament. The government pays all tuition fees and other costs of public university students. In contrast, private citizens, societies, or companies operate private universities that charge tuition fees directly to students. These institutions are generally held in lower regard than public universities. A small number of private universities do not charge fees, such as John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin . There are thirteen public universities,
3120-508: The government through the University Grants Commission , which handles undergraduate placements and staff appointments. The top institutions include the University of Peradeniya founded in 1942 and the University of Colombo founded in 1921. Sri Lanka also has a joint service military university, the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University , which is operated by the Ministry of Defence . One-third of
3185-675: The government. In Egypt, Al-Azhar University was founded in 970 AD as a madrasa ; it formally became a public university in 1961 and is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the world. In the 20th century, Egypt opened many other public universities with government-subsidized tuition fees, including Cairo University in 1908, Alexandria University in 1912, Assiut University in 1928, Ain Shams University in 1957, Helwan University in 1959, Beni-Suef University in 1963, Zagazig University in 1974, Benha University in 1976, and Suez Canal University in 1989. In Kenya ,
3250-658: The legislation of the national government until higher education was moved to the control of the three communities in 1990. Consequently, the Flemish , the French , and the German communities determine which institutes of higher education organize and issue diplomas. Until the 1970s, Belgium had two state universities: the University of Liège (ULiège) and the Ghent University (UGent), both founded in 1817. These are often referred to as
3315-527: The national or state governments. India also has an "open" public university, the Indira Gandhi National Open University which offers distance education. In terms of the number of enrolled students, it is now the largest university in the world with over four million students. In Indonesia , the government supports public universities in each province. Funding comes through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and
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#17328559088473380-512: The provincial and municipal governments. Some of the public universities in Iran offer tuition-free and tuition-based programs. State-run universities are highly selective and competitive. There are nine official universities in Israel , a few dozen colleges, and about a dozen foreign university extensions. The Council for Higher Education in Israel supervises all of these institutions academically. Only
3445-688: The public universities in Macau . There are twenty public universities in Malaysia , funded by the government but governed as self-managed institutions. Tribhuvan University was the first public university in Nepal . It operates through six different institutes and is affiliated with various colleges. There are government-funded Purbanchal University and Pokhara University . There are 107 public universities in Pakistan , compared to 76 private universities. University of
3510-801: The region". This contrasts with the research-oriented aspects of national universities. In 2010, 127,872 students were attending 95 public universities, compared to 86 national universities and 597 private universities in Japan. Many public universities are relatively new; in 1980, there were only 34 public universities in Japan. Since July 2003, public universities may incorporate under the Local Independent Administrative Institutions Law. In South Korea , most public universities are national. There are 29 national universities, eighteen special universities, and ten educational universities. In addition, there are two national colleges and
3575-417: The right side of Richard K.M. Eu Block C. The sculpture was created for the 2015 Southeast Asian Games and donated to SUSS after the event. In 2020, its president Cheong Hee Kiat spoke to the media that SUSS was exploring with the Ministry of Education about a new type of campus that will bring its students and staff under a single roof. Its location has not been confirmed. The minimum education requirement
3640-676: The same for all public universities. Except for some fields of study, notably medicine, all Austrians who pass the Matura exam have the right to attend any public university. Overenrolled degree programs have introduced additional entrance exams that students must pass in the first year or before starting the degree, especially with scientific subjects such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Private universities have existed since 1999 but are considered easier than public universities and thus hold less esteem. All public universities in Belgium were operated under
3705-1079: The state despite being state-funded. As of 2022, the communities fund all recognized universities, public and private, which follow the same rules and laws. The state runs most public universities in Croatia . Students who perform well academically pay only administrative fees which are less than €100 per year. Students who fail multiple classes in a year must retake the courses and pay a partial or full tuition fee. Almost all universities in Denmark are public and are held in higher esteem than their private counterparts. Danish students attend university for free. All universities in Finland are public and free of charge. Most universities and grandes écoles in France are public and charge very low tuition fees—less than €1000 per year. Major exceptions are semi-private grandes écoles such as HEC , EMLyon or INSEAD . Article L731-14 of
3770-494: The student's family wealth, the course of study, and exam performance. A few scholarships are available for the best low-income students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. However, for research, private funding ranges from low to non-existent, compared to most European countries. The Netherlands Ministry of Education funds most public universities. Dutch citizens and those from European Union countries pay an annual tuition fee for their first bachelor's or master's degree;
3835-547: The two historic state universities. In 1965, small specialized single-faculty public institutions were recognized as universities, including the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech ; both are now part of the University of Liège . The Belgian state created smaller public universities that have since merged with larger institutions, including the public university at Mons in 1965 which became part of
3900-409: The university under the ambit of the Ministry of Education (MOE). In 2017, UniSIM was restructured into the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and ceased to be a member of the SIM Group. SUSS became Singapore's sixth autonomous university under the ambit of MOE. From 17 March 2017, SIM University was renamed as Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and brought under the ambit of
3965-458: Was a high demand for professional talent by the central government. In 1899, the King founded the School for Training of Civil Officials near the northern gate of the royal palace. Graduates from the school became royal pages, a traditional entrance into the Mahattai Ministry or other government ministries. As of 2019, Thailand has nineteen public universities. In Austria , most universities are public. The state regulates tuition fees, making costs
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#17328559088474030-445: Was a private university under the Singapore Institute of Management Group (SIM) established by Cham Tao Soon who became the first chancellor and chairman of UniSIM. On 12 October 2016, Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) Ong Ye Kung announced that the government invited UniSIM to become Singapore's sixth autonomous university. Subsequently, on 11 November 2016, the SIM governing council voted in favour to bring
4095-438: Was launched in July 2017 where students either receive a Certificate or Minor in Entrepreneurship. A series of Impact Startup Challenge were also curated where students travel to foreign countries as a 3 to 5 days entrepreneurship boot camp. One of the teams, Good for Food was featured by Channel News Asia for creating a smart AI dustbin which can help the Food & Beverage sector to track and reduce food waste . The campus
4160-435: Was renamed the S R Nathan School of Human Development (NSHD) in honour of Singapore's sixth president, Mr S. R. Nathan ’s advocacy of social and community causes when he was the patron of SUSS. The School offers a range of programmes in Counselling , Early Childhood Education , Human Resource Management and Social Work. The Gerontology programme is offered at the postgraduate level. SUSS School of Business (SBIZ) offers
4225-617: Was restructured into an autonomous institute within SUSS. They will work together in course design, development and teaching adult students. SUSS will have access to IAL's research findings on the learning needs of students, while IAL will be able to research using SUSS's student data and its adult student learning experience to train adult educators. The university will accredit and issue qualifications on tertiary programmes run by IAL. In Jan 2024, SUSS changed its Chinese name from 新加坡新跃社科大学 to 新加坡社科大学. In 2014, SUSS (under its former name SIM University) started its full-time programmes that take on
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