Our Directors' Message

You have landed on the ideal place if you are looking for an exciting opportunity to study/work in the ICT field in a rapidly growing academic environment in Singapore! Our goal is to enhance the capabilities of our students and to collaborate with industry by utilising a cohesive applied learning and research strategy, thereby making a positive impact on the economy and society. To achieve this goal, we embrace a straightforward approach: Recruit exceptional talents, foster a stimulating and collaborative environment that allows them to thrive, and witness the evolution of our graduates into industry leaders. Our mission is to educate the next generation of electronic and computer engineers, computer scientists, AI engineers, interactive media and game development experts, software engineers, and information security specialists. Our faculty members (80 academic staff and growing!) collaborate closely with the industry on applied research and innovation to address industry challenges, solve unmet needs and make impactful contributions to society. Our strong connection to the ICT industry provides our students with extensive skills and hands-on training, preparing them for the requirements of the future economy.

The ICT Cluster’s research focuses on six major themes: Cyber Security, Data Science & AI, Human-Computer Interaction, Future Communications Systems & Networks, Computing Systems and Smart Healthcare. Our recently established SIT x NVIDIA AI Centre accelerates AI adoption with advanced research and development, customised AI models, and advanced applications for both industry and government. The AI Centre’s key strengths include Large Language Models, multi-modal models, computer vision, speech technology, natural language processing and retrieval-augmented generation, and aims to transform the manufacturing, education, healthcare, transportation, finance and logistics industries. We established the Future Communications Translation Lab (FCT Lab) in 2021 to facilitate the innovation and technology translation of 5G and other future communication technologies. The FCT Lab is actively engaged in partnerships in 5G test bedding, translation research in 5G connectivity, 5G application prototyping, and security. We continuously strive to impact Singapore and the region through translational research, industry transformation & updating, technology disclosures, manpower training, hackathons, competitions, entrepreneurship, open-source code release, research publications, etc. Our faculty and researchers give high priority to translating our research ideas into real-world solutions that benefit industry and society. We also aim to foster international partnerships for joint research projects.

At the ICT Cluster, we are dedicated to fostering your growth by enhancing your interests and abilities. Your journey with us will equip you to be an efficient professional and provide you with the flexibility and readiness to excel in your career during this unprecedented time of disruption. Prospective students and faculty, industry partners, and inquisitive visitors are most welcome to explore and discover the innovative work taking place in SIT’s ICT cluster. We are at the forefront of shaping technology - prospective students, faculty, and industry partners are invited to be a part of our cluster as we embark on our new journey in the field of Infocomm Technology!

In recent years, we have seen and experienced how it has shaped our quality of life. In the business world, more companies are recognising the value that ICT brings to their business through better connectivity, artificial intelligence and deep analysis of data, just to name a few.

Here at SIT, our programmes prepare students for our ever-changing world. Our ICT programmes are designed to equip students with the relevant skills for career prospects that are currently in high demand. The programmes are carefully curated to expose students to state-of-the-art technologies that are underpinned by foundational principles of ICT. Our programmes place a strong emphasis on authentic learning through the use of a pedagogy that connects academic knowledge and skills with real-world application. Experiential learning is extended through our Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) in which students can acquire work experience through an attachment to a company for 8 to 12 months.

Through the IWSP, students will be able to put into practice what they have learnt in the classroom and solve industry problems. To ensure that our programmes stay relevant to the current and future needs of industry, our Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) meets regularly to review the curriculum and to ensure that we stay abreast of the rapidly changing landscape of ICT. If you are a student who is considering applying to one of our degree programmes, or just wanting to find out more about ICT and the career prospects it offers, do connect with us through our open-house and outreach events or simply write to us.