5. Functions and powers of University

the provision of educational facilities at university standards for persons enrolled therein;

the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of research and scholarship; and

the conferring and awarding of degrees, diplomas and certificates, including honorary degrees and other distinctions.

provide such facilities for its students as it considers desirable;

enter into and carry out such arrangements as the Council may think fit with the National University of Singapore for the co-ordination of the work of the University with the work of the National University of Singapore;

institute professorships, lectureships and other posts and offices and make appointments thereto;

regulate conditions of service of officers and employees of the University, including schemes of service, salary scales, leave and discipline;

fix, demand and receive fees and other charges;

promote the formation of or acquire any interest in any undertaking; and

do all such things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of its functions and powers.