“We need a new generation of engineers, designers, urban planners, architects and built environment professionals who can work collaboratively across disciplines to find effective, integrated urban solutions that will secure and raise the living standards of Singaporeans and the global community. ​

The new interdisciplinary approach undertaken by the CDE will make a significant contribution towards this vision.”​

“Climate change is the greatest threat to cities and humanity. Technology is shaping the future of design and innovation. ​

​It is therefore timely that NUS introduces an integrated curriculum through the CDE that allows students who aspire to be city-makers of tomorrow, to build bridges between design objectives, inspiration and technology. ​

​This, in time to come, can stimulate a fundamental mindset shift in the entire creative industry.”​

“Engineering is a key driver of innovation. This​ new College, designed in consultation with​ the industry, will create stronger synergy and​ capabilities in our science and technology​ ecosystem. I am confident and look forward​ to its graduates in developing impactful​ technologies and solutions for the community and the nation.”​

“Employees with an interdisciplinary education will be in a better position to be innovative as they will have learned the skill of making connections between two or more different fields of knowledge.”​

“An interdisciplinary education brings greater flexibility & adaptability, bespoke thinking, collaborative leadership & yet a keen awareness of core disciplinary focus​"

“In this age of uncertainties and rapid change, employers are not just looking for adaptive solutions, but a certain degree of risk taking and foresight as responses to future needs. Interdisciplinary education would provide flexibility in perspectives and approach. To allow a response instead of reacting to future uncertainties.”​

“The new College’s key benefit will be that it distinguishes itself from the individual schools of Engineering and Design and Environment respectively, and that will mark a fundamental change in mindset that engineering, and design is different.”​

“The very fact that engineering and design form the cornerstone of CDE is extremely exciting since the two disciplines are highly intertwined.​

​I believe that my interdisciplinary education is one of the primary reasons I have been able to juggle my role as Project Manager alongside being involved with the technical aspects of the NUS Rover Team.”​

“By exposing freshmen to different topics that may not be in their focal field of studies, it helps them to step out of their comfort zone and explore untapped areas. This gives them the opportunity to uncover new sets of knowledge that can be used as supplements for their work while broadening their horizons, providing them with a holistic education.”​

“Freshmen who are generalists and are still figuring out their main area of interest will really benefit from this College as it significantly broadens their exposure beyond their major and truly gives them an interdisciplinary education which in turn tends to spur self-initiation and innovation.”​