Academic Requirement
Official transcripts and certificates of High School or highest tertiary education must be submitted.
Applicants should possess one of the qualifications listed below:
- Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level
- Local Polytechnics, NAFA, LASALLE Diploma
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- NUSH School Diploma
- China National College Entrance Examination (Gaokuo), China High School Graduation Certificate, China High School Academic Proficiency Test (Huikao) result
- International Year 12 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degrees (for graduate applicants)
Any academic transcripts and certificates issued in a language other than English must be submitted together with the original documents and an official, notarized English translation. Please do not have grades converted or interpreted in any way.
International Qualifications
DigiPen (Singapore) accepts applicants holding international qualifications.
Applicants presenting an international qualification (e.g. Malaysia STPM, UEC, India Standard XII-CBSE, ISCE, Indonesia SMA UAN, Vietnam High School Graduation Certificate, etc) or other qualifications not stated in the preceding groups above, should have completedat least 12 years of formal education and can be considered for admission.
Applicants presenting an international qualification where the main language of instruction is not English are required to submit a Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or its equivalent. The minimum scoresrequired for BA DECT are either TOEFL iBT 40 or IELTS 5.0. The minimum scores required for MACT are either TOEFL iBT 50 or IELTS 5.5. The minimum scores required for MSCS are editer TOEFL iBT 85 or IELTS 6.5.
This requirement does not apply to candidates who have completed at least four years of high school or tertiary education at an English-speaking institution, or at an International School where English is the primary language of instruction.
For applicants who do not fall under any of the above categories, please contact the DigiPen (Singapore) Admissions Office.
MSCS applicants must also meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission:
- Completed a bachelor’s degree with a recommended 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
- Coursework or work experience in all of the following:
- Computer Science: data structures, algorithm design and analysis, computer architecture, principles of operating systems, and software engineering
- Programming: experience programming in a high-level language
- Mathematics: calculus, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics
In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience with some of the following:
- Computer Science: computer networking, artificial intelligence, compiler theory, theory of computation, parallel/multi-threaded programming, computer graphics (e.g., a basic undergraduate course)
- Programming: programming in C++, programming in a teamwork environment, video game programming
- Mathematics: numerical analysis, graph theory, number theory, combinatorics, probability theory
Personal Statement
The personal statement is an important part of the application for admission. What you write will help us find out information about you that is not apparent from your application or transcripts. Proofread your statement carefully and avoid any spelling, grammar or punctuation mistakes. Please see the section below for the requirements and recommendations about completing this important component of the application.
Personal statement is mandatory for graduate programs.
For MSCS, applicants should summarize their computer science academic and professional background, highlighting key projects and roles particularly in team settings. They should also detail relevant experiences and achievements and provide explanations for any irregularities in their academic record. Applicants should include links to project or portfolio samples such as a personal website or other online platform. These shared links must be publicly accessible. The statement should be at least one page long.
For MACT, applicants should outlining personal introduction, academic/creative interests, goals, motivation, and alignment with the MACT program. The statement should be about two to three pages.
Personal statement is optional for undergraduate programs.
BA DECT applicants may submit a 300-to-500-word personal statement to share their motivation, creative interests, and learning goals.
While optional, this statement provides an opportunity to demonstrate readiness for an English-medium, project-based program and to highlight relevant experiences or artistic inspirations.
Submission
Applicants must submit their personal statement via the DigiPen (Singapore) online application portal.
Interview
Depending on the program, applicants may be contacted for an interview, which may be conducted online. Applicants are advised to provide a regularly checked email address or phone number. The DigiPen (Singapore) Admissions Office will reach out to selected applicants regarding interview arrangements.