ISTD
Information Systems Technology and Design
About us
Designing the future with computing
With a foundation in systems thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a deep understanding of the world’s cultural and societal needs, you’ll create transformative solutions that shape the future of technology and its impact on society.
Computing
Transform ideas into action with hands-on expertise in building software, hardware, and computational systems.
Systems
Innovate and solve real-world challenges by designing advanced, problem-driven systems.
Intelligence
Master intelligent systems and automation, equipping machines with human-like thinking capabilities.
Research areas
Our faculty hail from all around the globe and are experts in their own field of research—broadly categorised in these key areas.
Latest happenings
Get up to speed on everything important that’s happening in ISTD.
26 Sep 2025
AI-powered underwater robot helps scientists map out corals
6 Sep 2025
Build for Good Hackathon: Innovative solutions tackling social issues
30 Jul 2025
Singapore music-makers like Yung Raja and Jack Neo in tune with AI, but wary of its pitfalls
27 Jul 2025
Profile: SUTD President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang: A Passionate Leader in Geotechnics and Education
26 Sep 2025
Appointments in the organising committee of the 40th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-26): Professor Li Xiaoli and Assistant Professor Sun Zhu
29 Aug 2025
2025 Singapore 100 Women in Tech (SG100WIT)
9 Aug 2025
Celebrating excellence at SUTD: 6 National Day Awards 2025 recipients
Education
An education driven by computing intelligence
Elevate your learning with a curriculum rooted in computing, systems, and intelligence. Shape the future by designing smarter, innovative machines with augmented intelligence.
Undergraduate programme
Develop the tools to shape the future of computing systems and emerge as a tech leader.
Master's programme
Gain a profound understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and master the ability to apply security-by-design principles across diverse organisational landscapes.
PhD programme
Push the boundaries of computing and information technologies and become a trailblazer in the industry and beyond.
