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Seriously considering SUTD over one of the Big 3.

Is SUTD’s strong software and design/ AI focus enough to balance its weaker global name and recognition. Does employers really value this?

Do SUTD graduates face problems like keyword filtering or brand bias when they apply for jobs in big companies inside or outside Singapore.

Are SUTD degrees less chosen by top international graduate schools compared to older and more established universities, making higher studies abroad more difficult.

Any other key considerations apart from the interest/ goals etc.,

Got admission offers from SUTD Computer Science & Design (CSD) and NTU Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE). The original preference was Computer Science, but the required grades for CS could not be secured, so these are the available options now.

The end goal is to move into software roles after graduation. In that sense, the key tradeoff is between NTU’s stronger overall brand and reputation versus SUTD’s closer alignment with computing, AI and software focused curriculum, though with comparatively lesser global recognition.

If I go with NTU EEE (with Infocomm electives), I am also considering supplementing it with private computer courses. However, I am not fully sure how manageable that will be alongside the EEE workload, and how smooth the transition to software roles will be with this combination. Another open question is how employers typically view NTU EEE graduates who are trying to enter software roles against SUTD CSD graduates comparatively.

SUTD is closer to home, but travel to NTU is not a concern. The main decision point is really about which path gives a better and stable route into software roles at the end sticking with a computing-focused degree at SUTD or taking NTU EEE and pivoting later.

This is not about NTU vs SUTD but more on Uni Vs Course specific to the above scenario. I truly respect both the universities in their own way.

Would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on this.