We pride ourselves in the TDSI’s flagship programme, the Master of Defence Technology and Systems (MDTS) which leverages on the deep expertise of faculty members from NUS and our renowned partner universities, as well as the broad experiences of the local defence practitioners to deliver a world-class curriculum. Our more than 500 alumni, many being key appointment holders from both the local and international defence community, have been trained as system thinkers who appreciate the complexities of the military forces and are able to create maximum leverage through integration of operations and technology. The curriculum of this premier 18-month dual-degree masters’ programme is continuously being rejuvenated to ensure its alignment with the transformation of the dynamic defence forces. Since 2011 and 2012, the US Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and the Cranfield University, UK have respectively partnered TDSI in the MDTS programme in addition to NPS. More specialisation tracks have also been added to the MDTS programme offering students a myriad of choices to cater to their diverse interests and career aspirations. The camaraderie developed between our students with their local and overseas counterparts proved invaluable.

TDSI’s new Joint Master of Science in Defence Systems Engineering and Technology (MDSET) launched in July 2025 is another strategic initiative from the longstanding and trusted partnership between the NUS and the NPS. This new 18-month full-time MDSET programme features a premier curriculum (10 curated core courses and technology track courses) with a reduced workload while maintaining the high academic calibre and rigour. The programme is designed to develop and equip defence professionals with cross-disciplinary knowledge and competencies to face evolving challenges of the dynamic defence environment. The MDSET, an exciting addition to TDSI’s flagship master’s programmes, marks a significant step forward in its mission to deliver advanced, mission-relevant education through global collaboration and industry alignment. I invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to strengthen your competencies and deepen your expertise through the MDSET.

Our achievements thus far would not have been possible without the strong support of MINDEF, in particular the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the defence technology community – DSO National Laboratories (DSO), Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), and Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering Ltd. TDSI is fully committed to upskilling the capabilities of the defence community with focus on systems engineering. We are on track to realise our vision – a premier educational institute for nurturing systems thinkers and thought-leadership in systems thinking in defence and security.

Embark on an exciting learning journey with us through our premier dual-degree MDTS, joint-degree MDSET, short courses and public seminars which would equip you with the requisite skillsets to break boundaries, devise solutions to some of the world’s toughest and complex problems to confront the military challenges of the future.

We look forward to warmly welcoming you at TDSI.