Singapore’s business schools are seeing stronger and earlier-than-usual demand for their Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes ahead of the 2026 intake, driven in part by tighter visa regimes in Western countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. Amongst the institutions that reported higher interest, SMU noted an increase in earlier enquiries from international full-time applicants. Dr Ang Ser-Keng, Academic Director for SMU’s MBA and Executive Master of Business (EMBA) programmes, said candidates may be seeking a longer runway to prepare for relocation and programme readiness.
