SINGAPORE - It is the time of year when local universities hold their convocation ceremonies for the graduating class of 2015.
Here are some interesting facts and figures gleaned from the various institutions.
Singapore Management University
When and where
July 15 at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre
Total no. of graduates
2,348, the largest batch since its inception in 2000
Age of oldest graduate
45-year-old Eugene Low, a Military Expert with the Singapore Armed Forces. He is also the oldest person to attain an SMU degree
No. of graduates who received their doctorate degrees
Over 70, a record for the university
Guest of honour
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister Teo Chee Hean
Nanyang Technological University
When and where
July 27-Aug 3 (18 ceremonies) at NTU's Nanyang Auditorium
Total no. of graduates
8,639 (5,820 bachelor degrees, 2,819 higher degrees)
No. of graduates who received the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal
30, for being the top graduate in their respective course
No. of graduates who found jobs
70 per cent of 5,000 graduates surveyed, a slight improvement from 65 per cent in 2014
Guest of honour
Singapore President and NUS Chancellor Tony Tan Keng Yam, joined by Education Minister Heng Swee Keat
National University of Singapore
When and where
July 6-14 (23 graduation ceremonies) at NUS' University Culture Centre
Total no. of graduates
10,219 (6,316 bachelor degrees, 3,903 graduate degrees)
No. of honourary graduates
3 - Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, Professor Saw Swee Hock and Sir Richard Brook Sykes
Age difference between youngest and oldest graduates
40 years (19 and 59)
Guest of honour
Singapore President and NUS Chancellor Tony Tan Keng Yam
