Postgraduate Application Guide for Applicants Presenting International Qualifications (Coursework and Research Programmes) - English Language Requirements and Application to SIT

Oct 1, 2026

Postgraduate applicants presenting international qualifications must submit an acceptable English test score when the bachelor’s programme language of instruction is not English. Accepted tests and minimum scores are provided for IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, SAT evidence-based reading and writing, ACT with writing, and Cambridge O Level and Cambridge English C1/C2. Tests must be taken within two years of application, and non-English documents require certified English translation. Guidance also covers eligibility via stackable SIT courses, potential invitations for SIT English tests, and the online application process and required documents for applying to SIT.

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English language requirement

Accepted English tests and scores

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Applying to SIT

Eligibility for minimum English requirement via stackable SIT courses

English test invitations

Application period and online application process

Required documents

POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS PRESENTING INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (COURSEWORK AND RESEARCH PROGRAMMES) Applicants presenting an international bachelor’s degree qualification where the language of instruction is not English are required to submit an acceptable English Test when applying for postgraduate programme. Please refer to following table for list of accepted English Language Test. The test must be taken within two years prior to the date of application to be considered valid. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Applicable to postgraduate programmes in Engineering and Infocomm Technology Table A: | English Language Test | Acceptable Score | | --- | --- | | IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | | TOEFL
(Internet-based Test) | 85 | | SAT | 600 (Evidence-based Reading and Writing) | | ACT with writing | Composite Score of 29 | | Cambridge ‘O’ Level English/ EL1119 | C6 | | Cambridge English
C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency | C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency | Applicants who have completed a stackable SIT course (such as a specialist or graduate certificate) that can be counted towards their intended postgraduate programme may be considered by SIT as having satisfied the minimum English language requirement for admission to that programme. Applicants who did not meet the English Language Requirements may be invited to complete an English Test conducted by SIT. Applying to SIT The application period for the different postgraduate programme differs, please refer to [www.singaporetech.edu.sg/admissions/postgraduate](www.singaporetech.edu.sg/admissions/postgraduate) for the latest application timeline. Interested applicants may submit an online application via Postgraduate Application System and the following required documents: - Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript (Entry Qualification) - For applicants whose language of instruction in university is not English, an acceptable English language test score (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) should be submitted. Refer to Table A. - Documents that are not in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation In the online application form, you will be required to select your Entry Qualification, which is your bachelor’s degree. You may provide information on additional qualifications/test results (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS or other certificates) under the Supplementary Qualification section. For more information on applying to SIT, please visit [https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/admissions/postgraduate](https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/admissions/postgraduate)

FAQs

When is an English test required for postgraduate applicants?

An English test is required when the applicant’s bachelor’s degree language of instruction is not English for the postgraduate application.

What are the minimum acceptable scores for the accepted English tests?

The guide lists minimum scores for IELTS (Academic) 6.0, TOEFL (iBT) 85, SAT 600 (Evidence-based Reading and Writing), ACT with writing composite score 29, and Cambridge O Level English/EL1119 C6, plus Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.

What documents are required and how does the online application work?

Applicants submit a bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript, and for non-English instruction applicants, an acceptable English test score. Non-English documents must include a certified English translation, and applicants complete an online application by selecting the entry qualification and optionally providing supplementary qualifications or test results.

Oct 1, 2026

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