🇸🇬 Studying in Singapore for international applicants
Higher education in Singapore at a glance
Singapore is one of Asia's main education and finance hubs. Instruction is in English, and degrees are recognized worldwide. The city-state is known for safety, cleanliness and an exceptional quality of life.
Here you'll find both strong local universities and campuses of international universities and business schools offering British and Australian degrees.
Advantages of studying in Singapore
- Instruction entirely in English.
- Campuses of international universities awarding their own degrees.
- Asia's finance and business hub, with industry links.
- Top-tier safety and quality of life.
- A strategic location at the heart of Asia.
Cost & accommodation
Singapore is not cheap: both tuition and living cost more than in neighboring Asian countries, but students gain access to a global business hub and international degrees.
During a consultation we'll share the current amounts and help you plan a budget.
How to apply
Admission is based on your diploma and an IELTS/TOEFL certificate. Many international programs have a clear admission process for international students.
We'll help you choose a program, gather documents and arrange a visa.
Step by step:
- Assess the level. NUS and NTU are world top-15: excellent grades, IELTS 6.5+ and often SAT or entrance assessments.
- MOE Tuition Grant. The state subsidy cuts tuition substantially - in exchange for three years of work at a Singapore-registered company.
- Apply. Online to universities; winter-spring deadlines for autumn intake.
- Visa. The Student Pass is arranged by the university after admission.
Admission with an 11-year school certificate
Formally accepted; practically the competition is among Asia's toughest: top universities want excellent transcripts, strong English and often SAT. A common smart route: bachelor's in Malaysia or Hong Kong, Singapore master's after. Comparisons - in our study-abroad guide.
Master's degrees in Singapore
Diplomas accepted directly; taught programs run one year in English - straight into Southeast Asia's hub job market.
What studying in Singapore costs
| Expense | Budget for |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's (unsubsidized) | SGD 25,000-50,000 / year |
| With MOE Tuition Grant | substantially less + 3-year work bond |
| Living | SGD 1,200-1,800 / month |
| Visa | Student Pass via the university |
FAQ
Entirely in English - the official language of education and business in Singapore.
Yes, Singapore hosts campuses of international (British, Australian) universities that award their degrees.
Singapore is not cheap, but it gives access to a global business hub. You see the tuition and extra costs before we send the application.
Singapore is one of the safest and most comfortable countries in the world.
Formally yes, but competition is fierce: excellent grades, IELTS 6.5+ and often SAT. The master's route later is frequently smarter.
A state subsidy that cuts tuition substantially - in exchange for a three-year work bond with a Singapore-registered company after graduation.
Unsubsidized SGD 25,000-50,000 a year; substantially less with the MOE Grant. Living: SGD 1,200-1,800 a month.
English - it's the language of Singaporean education.
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Universities in Singapore we help you get into
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