SUTD PhD Fellowship 2027: Full Tuition + Stipend

The SUTD PhD Fellowship 2027 is the funding route for a fully funded doctorate at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. SUTD states that its PhD fellowships pay the applicable tuition fees for up to 4 years plus a monthly stipend, which for an international student is S$3,100 a month under the SUTD PhD Fellowship and S$4,300 a month under the President’s Graduate Fellowship – and both are open to all nationalities.

The urgent part is the date. SUTD’s PhD programme, its Engineering Doctorate and the SUTD-NUS Joint PhD Programme all show the same line on the official page: application closes 30 September 2026 for the January 2027 intake.

SUTD PhD Fellowship 2027 in Singapore - full tuition and monthly stipend for international PhD students

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SUTD PhD Fellowship 2027 (Singapore)

Quick facts2026-27

Scholarship from	Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore. The awards are listed on the SUTD graduate fellowships and scholarships page. SUTD is Singapore’s fourth public university, located at 8 Somapah Road.
Study level	PhD and Master of Engineering (Research). The three SUTD-managed awards are the President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF), the SUTD PhD Fellowship and the MEng (Research) Fellowship.
Who can apply	All nationalities – Indian students are eligible. The award is for a full-time research-track graduate programme (PhD is full-time 36-48 months or part-time 36-60 months).
What is covered	Applicable tuition fees for up to 4 years (PhD) or up to 18 months (MEng Research), plus a monthly stipend. International students get S$4,300 a month under the President’s Graduate Fellowship and S$3,100 a month under the SUTD PhD Fellowship. MEng (Research) students get S$2,900 a month.
Last date to apply	30 September 2026 – the application closing date SUTD shows for its PhD programme, Engineering Doctorate and SUTD-NUS Joint PhD Programme for the January 2027 intake.
Official website	https://www.sutd.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/scholarship/sutd-graduate-fellowships-scholarships/

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What the SUTD PhD Fellowship pays in 2027

SUTD publishes the stipend tables openly. All three fellowships cover the applicable tuition fees and a monthly stipend, with the rates below effective from 1 January 2026:

Award	Monthly stipend by nationality
PhD President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF)	S$4,300 / month for an international student, S$4,800 for a Singapore permanent resident and S$5,300 for a Singapore citizen. Tuition fees covered for up to 4 years.
SUTD PhD Fellowship	S$3,100 / month for an international student, S$3,400 for a Singapore permanent resident and S$3,800 for a Singapore citizen. Tuition fees covered for up to 4 years.
MEng (Research) Fellowship	S$2,900 / month for an international student, S$3,000 for a Singapore permanent resident and S$3,800 for a Singapore citizen. Tuition fees covered for up to 18 months.

Duration of the tuition cover: up to 4 years for both PhD fellowships and up to 18 months for the MEng (Research) Fellowship.
Extra stipend after the qualifying exam: SUTD PhD Fellowship holders who pass the PhD Qualifying Examination become eligible for an additional stipend of up to S$500 per month, renewable each term subject to good performance.
Tuition waiver condition: SUTD states that students must perform teaching or laboratory supervision duties to fulfil the requirements for the subsidised fees attached to these fellowships.
Central Provident Fund (CPF): SUTD notes that CPF contributions are provided at the prevailing employer rate on top of the monthly stipend, which applies to Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
Also on the same page: the China Scholarship Council (CSC) SUTD Joint Scholarship Programme, which is an external award for CSC-nominated candidates.

SUTD PhD admissions eligibility for Indian students

The fellowships are open to all nationalities, so the practical question is admission to an SUTD PhD programme. SUTD asks research-track applicants for:

A good bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field relevant to the programme you are applying to (engineering, information systems, science, mathematics, technology, architecture and sustainable design, or the design and AI track).
Proof of English proficiency – IELTS or TOEFL – unless you studied in an institution where English was the medium of instruction (check the programme page for the exact requirement).
A research statement or proposal and evidence of research interest, since admission is decided by faculty who will supervise you.
Referee reports – SUTD asks for academic references from people who can comment on your research ability.
Standard documents: degree certificates, transcripts, a CV and a copy of your passport.

SUTD is a research-intensive university with a small intake, so a named supervisor and a clear research fit matter more than test scores. Write to faculty whose work matches your topic before you submit the application.

Documents required for the SUTD application

Academic transcripts and degree certificates from all universities attended.
IELTS or TOEFL score (or an English-medium instruction certificate where accepted).
A statement of purpose / research proposal and a CV.
Two or three academic referees who will submit their reports online.
GRE scores where the programme asks for them, and any publications or project reports that support your research profile.
Passport copy and the application fee payment (check the amount on the admissions portal for your intake).

How to apply for the SUTD PhD Fellowship 2027

Open the SUTD PhD programme page and check the January 2027 intake requirements for the programme you want – SUTD PhD, Engineering Doctorate (EngD) or the SUTD-NUS Joint PhD.
Start the online graduate application on the SUTD admissions portal and upload your transcripts, test scores, research statement and CV.
Enter your referees’ details so their reports reach SUTD before the closing date.
Submit everything before 30 September 2026 – SUTD shows this as the application closing date for the January 2027 intake.
The SUTD graduate fellowships page lists the awards and stipend tables but no separate scholarship form, so the fellowship is considered along with your graduate admission. If you are unsure which fellowship your programme is assessed for, ask the SUTD Admissions team through the admissions portal.

Important dates for SUTD January 2027 intake

30 September 2026: application closing date for the SUTD PhD programme, Engineering Doctorate and SUTD-NUS Joint PhD Programme for the January 2027 intake.
1 January 2026 (already in force): the monthly stipend rates above apply to awards held from this date, so they are the rates a 2027 award holder receives.
4 years (PhD) / 18 months (MEng Research): the period for which the tuition fees are covered by the fellowship.
January 2027: the intake that this closing date is for.

SUTD also runs a master’s intake with its own deadlines – for example the Master of Engineering programmes closed on 31 October 2026 for the January 2027 intake and on 31 December 2026 for the 2027 intake – so check the SUTD graduate programmes page if you are looking at a taught master’s instead of a research degree.

Frequently asked questions

Is the SUTD PhD Fellowship open to Indian students?

Yes. SUTD lists the President’s Graduate Fellowship, the SUTD PhD Fellowship and the MEng (Research) Fellowship as open to all nationalities, and publishes a separate, higher international student stipend rate alongside the Singapore citizen and permanent resident rates.

How much does the SUTD PhD Fellowship pay an international student?

SUTD states that an international student gets S$4,300 a month under the PhD President’s Graduate Fellowship and S$3,100 a month under the SUTD PhD Fellowship, with the applicable tuition fees covered for up to 4 years. MEng (Research) students receive S$2,900 a month with tuition covered for up to 18 months.

What is the last date to apply for the SUTD PhD Fellowship 2027?

30 September 2026. That is the application closing date SUTD displays for the SUTD PhD Programme, the Engineering Doctorate and the SUTD-NUS Joint PhD Programme for the January 2027 intake.

Do I need a separate scholarship application for SUTD?

SUTD’s graduate fellowships page lists the awards, the stipend tables and the conditions but no separate scholarship application form, so the fellowship decision is made with your graduate admission. Ask the SUTD Admissions team if you need confirmation for your specific programme.

Does the SUTD fellowship cover the full tuition fee?

Yes. SUTD says the award covers the applicable tuition fees – for up to 4 years on the PhD fellowships and up to 18 months on the MEng (Research) Fellowship – and adds that students must perform teaching or laboratory supervision duties to fulfil the requirements for the subsidised fees.

Can an SUTD PhD Fellowship holder get more money later?

Yes. SUTD states that scholars who pass the PhD Qualifying Examination become eligible for an additional stipend of up to S$500 per month, renewable each term subject to good performance.

Is there an SUTD scholarship for a master’s degree?

SUTD runs a separate MEng (Research) Fellowship that covers tuition for up to 18 months and pays S$2,900 a month to an international student, plus externally supported awards such as the China Scholarship Council (CSC) SUTD Joint Scholarship Programme. Taught master’s programmes have their own deadlines and funding.

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For other fully funded research and study options abroad, see study abroad scholarships, international scholarships, engineering scholarships and fellowships.

SUTD PhD Fellowship 2027: Full Tuition and Monthly Stipend in Singapore