New Islamic college campus in Rochor to be next to SUSS' upcoming premises

Besides sharing facilities, SCIS students can sign up for SUSS social science courses

- Zhaki Abdullah

Students pursuing their studies at the future Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) will have their own campus in Rochor, next to the upcoming Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) campus.

Each institution will have its own buildings that will reflect their unique identity and purpose, but students from both schools will also share facilities, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his Malay Rally speech.

SCIS students will also be able to sign up for SUSS social science courses.

"This way, students from both institutions can better interact with one another, enriching their campus lives," he said.

The Islamic college was first mooted in 2016 by then Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim, with the aim of producing religious leaders grounded in Singapore's multiracial and multi-religious context.

In November 2024, PM Wong said SCIS will offer a full-time undergraduate degree programme, allowing students to major in either Islamic studies or social sciences.

In his Rally speech, he said: "Muis has been working with local and overseas partners to develop a good curriculum."

Muis (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) said in a statement on Aug 17 that the SCIS campus will feature unique Islamic architectural elements and dedicated facilities to meet its students' needs.

It added that the proximity to SUSS will create opportunities for meaningful interactions between students from diverse backgrounds.

"These exchanges will help develop religious teachers and scholars who can lead the Muslim community in Singapore's multi-religious and multicultural context," it said.