The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) has expanded its presence in China with the launch of the SUSS Success Academy in Chongqing, in partnership with Raffles Young Academy (RYA) Pte Ltd. This initiative, announced on 10 March 2026, also includes the establishment of a satellite office in Shenyang, enhancing SUSS’s engagement across Western and Northeast China.
The launch event, held at the CCI Gallery, was attended by nearly 70 guests, including representatives from educational institutions and industry partners from both China and Singapore. The ceremony was presided over by Mavis Tan, Vice-Consul Political at the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chengdu, and Li Xunfu, Deputy Director of the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce.
The Success Academy aims to connect academic and industry partners from Singapore and China, focusing on lifelong learning and social impact. It will offer interdisciplinary global learning courses, impact start-up programmes, and student exchanges, providing students with regional exposure through internships and workplace learning opportunities. The academy will also collaborate with Chinese universities and organisations to design industry-relevant courses.
In addition to the Chongqing academy, SUSS will open a satellite office in Shenyang on 11 March 2026, supporting initiatives in Liaoning Province. This expansion includes signing three Memoranda of Understanding with local organisations, such as the Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, to foster cross-border knowledge exchange and curriculum innovation.
Professor Tan Tai Yong, President of SUSS, emphasised the importance of China as a partner in expanding opportunities for students and strengthening collaboration across Asia. Samuel Ng, Executive Chairman of RYA, highlighted Chongqing’s strategic position as a gateway to Western China, making it an ideal location for immersive, industry-linked education.
The Success Academy in Chongqing is part of SUSS’s broader expansion across Asia, with previous academies established in cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen, Ho Chi Minh City, and Mumbai.
