About ESD
SUTD’s Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) programme is a unique undergraduate path that explores large-scale systems, integrating technology with socio-economic factors for impactful solutions.
Why ESD
Innovative designs and active learning
Master the art of design, analysis, and optimisation to solve complex, open-ended challenges and drive impactful change for organisations.
core values
Design
Analyse
Optimise
Faculty and research initiatives
The gears that run ESD
Our faculty
Collaborate with world-class faculty who lead their fields and bring experience from top global universities.
The System Design Studio
A dynamic space where teams and design classes come together to spark world-changing ideas. With adaptable layouts, white-space, and interactive display walls, it’s built to inspire innovation.
The Data Analytics Lab
Participate in dynamic, interactive simulations where student teams tackle real-world operational challenges, sharpening computational and decision-making expertise.
Partner with us
Collaborate, contribute, and create impact
Whether through partnerships, giving, or industry collaborations, your support drives transformative impact. Explore how you can be part of shaping the future with ESD.
Giving
Whether through scholarships, research endowments, or program development, your generosity ensures SUTD continues to lead in innovative education and societal impact.
For industry partners
Our industry partnership programs offer avenues for hands-on learning, research funding, and tailored solutions that align with your business goals.
Connecting³ Programme
This programme lets students apply their learning in practical settings, engage with industry experts, and develop the competencies necessary to succeed.
SUTD provides enticing opportunities that not only fuel my academic curiosity, but also an environment that aligns seamlessly with my passion to explore and learn, allowing me to embrace learning from failure and feedback. As a design innovator, my problem-solving ability, combined with a deep understanding of human needs, have helped me in my relentless pursuit for novel and impactful solutions.
Chen Yijia
Engineering Systems and Design, Class of 2024
Chen Yijia
Engineering Systems and Design, Class of 2024
