Delegation of the Singapore Institute of Technology visits HM

On Tuesday, 20 October 2026, the President of Hochschule München, Professor Sonja Munz, welcomed a delegation of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) for an exchange visit to HM. The delegation was led by Professor Chua Kee Chaing, President of SIT, and also included Professor Lam Khin Yong, Senior Adviser, International Engagements, and Mr Andrew Chia, Senior Manager, Global Experience Division.

Common ground in teaching and research

The discussions centred on the many similarities between the two universities. It became clear that there were numerous points of convergence regarding their strategic direction, as well as in the areas of teaching and research. Many degree programmes show significant overlap in terms of content, and there are promising areas of collaboration in various fields of research, such as Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Intelligent Systems & AI, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, and Tourism & Hospitality.

It became particularly clear just how well the SIT’s approach aligns with HM's strategic orientation and academic profile. As Singapore’s university for applied learning, the Singapore Institute of Technology aims to play a leading role in the field of innovative learning through the close integration of education, business and society. The promotion of practically-oriented teaching, applied research and the development of graduates who make a lasting contribution to society are values shared by both universities.

New, forward-looking SIT main campus

As part of the exchange, SIT also presented the development of its new main campus in the Punggol Digital District (PDD). In recent years, the university has consolidated its sites, which were previously spread across Singapore, and has now relocated entirely to this forward-looking location. The new SIT Punggol Campus serves as a ‘living lab’, where teaching, industry partnerships and sustainable development are directly interlinked.