Special Talent & Portfolio

Special Direct Admissions Exercise (SDAE)

AY 2023/24 (Full-Time Diploma Courses)

Course Commencement Date: 17 Apr, 2023

Applicants with special talents, outstanding achievements and strong passion/aptitude in certain fields of study may apply for the following courses subject to the course specific requirements. 

Besides academic performances, you will also be assessed based on your interests, aptitude and portfolio. Once shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview.

Click below learn more about the SDAE courses. 

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Course Information

Preparation Tips for Interview and Portfolio Requirements

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Design & Media

Animation, Games & Visual Effects

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Submission of digital portfolio online as instructed during application is compulsory.

Architecture

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Common Design & Media Programme Download tips

Communication & Motion Design

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Experiential Product & Interior Design

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Game Development & Technology

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Business

Mass Media Management

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Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to submit a portfolio statement.

Sport & Wellness Management

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Application Procedure

  1. The online application system, application period and procedure is the same as that for the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) for the respective qualifications.
  2. Your application must be submitted via the online application system during the application period stipulated above. 
  3. For courses offered by School of Design & Media, submission of digital portfolio online as instructed during application is compulsory. Otherwise, your application will not be processed and considered void.
  4. After submitting the online application, you will need to upload the following via our Document Submission System within 3 working days from the date of your application submission:
    • identification document (front & back if applicable) or passport 
    • result slip or academic transcript
    • CCA records (for applicants with GCE 'O' Level, Singapore Integrated Programme (IP Year 4 results) and ITE NITEC or Higher NITEC)
    • digital portfolio (if applying for courses offered by School of Design & Media)
    • Company Sponsorship Form (if applicable)
  5. For courses offered by School of Business, shortlisted applicants will be contacted to submit a portfolio statement.

Notification of Outcome

Application outcome will be released by end March/April. You may login to the online application system listed above to check your application status.

Successful applicants will receive enrolment notifications via sms and email by end March/April. Click here for enrolment details.