About Singapore
Singapore is Asia’s most advanced city which is geographically small but big in terms of economy. Singapore is the best travel destination as it holds so many cultures together which makes it an exotic place. This garden city has one of the busiest ports which makes it economically rich. The city depends heavily on trade, manufacturing, etc. Singapore has the third-highest per capita income in the world and is often the highest for sectors like education, economic, healthcare, travel, etc. The city has the maximum population of Chinese and other citizens who are in minority include Indians, Malays, and Eurasians. Apart from being modern, it has excellent jobs and career opportunities for work.
Singapore Facts
- Currency- Singapore Dollar
- 1SD = 54 rupees
- Capital City: Republic of Singapore
- Official Language: English, Tamil, Malay, Mandarine Chinese
- Summer: All around the year
- Winter: December
- Population: 57 lakhs
Top courses in Singapore
- MBA
- Banking and Finance
- Engineering
- Computer science and IT
- Law
- Tourism/ Travel/ Hotel management
- Architecture
- Medicine
Top universities in Singapore
- National University of Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University
- London School of Business and Finance
- Singapore Management University
- INSEAD – Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Management
- PSB Academy
- James Cook University – Singapore
- SP Jain School of Global Management
- Singapore Institute of Technology
Why study in Singapore?
The reason to study in Singapore is limitless as the quality of the education outshines everything else. From private institutions to public institutions everything comes in the top category list of top institutions around the world. Other than this, the courses offered here prepare students for the best with practical learning. Having multinational residents and a multicultural environment makes it the best destination to study abroad. It has a global reputation for academic excellence especially, among the Southeast Asia nations. The most renowned scholars and academics teach and study here that helps them to build their strengths and abilities.
General requirements
Students who want to study in Singapore are required to have these documents.
- IELTS score for UG – 6.5 and PG – 7.5.
- 12th class marks
- Meet requirements of NUS, NTU, and SMU
- Citizen of an ASEAN country (except Singapore).
- Study Visa application fee
- Proof of financial sources
- Passport
- Passport size photos
- Fixed deposit receipts
- Bank loan sanction letter
- Transcripts
Average university fees
| No. | Programs | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Undergraduate program | US$6000 - US $7000 annually |
| 2. | Postgraduate master’s degree | US $7,000 - US $10000 annually |
| 3. | Doctoral Degree | US $26,700 annually |
Average living cost
The average cost of living in Singapore for international students ranges from S$750 to S$2,000 per month. These living costs include accommodation, travel, food, etc.
Visa processing time
The visa processing time for a study visa for Singapore is about 2-4 weeks. There is a SOLAR system from where students get a notification if any additional documents are required.
Stay back options and work permit in Singapore
In Singapore, the stay back option for international students after completing their post-graduation degree is up to 3 years. It also depends on the course and its duration. Students who want to study further in Singapore can apply for a visa afterward.
Students get the work permit easily for 1 year after completing a 1-year course. Similarly, for a complete 2 year-full-time course students can stay up to 3 years in Singapore. The same process is followed for a bachelor’s degree.
Working rights on student visa
International Students in Singapore can work –
- Work part-time (up to 16 hours per week during semesters)
- The age to work for students should be 14 years above.
- Students should be enrolled in a full-time course in approved institutions.
- Students should have a student pass issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
Visa conditions
- Students should have a legible passport valid at least for 3 months.
- Students are asked to submit their Singapore student Visa after completing their course.
- Students are required to apply for a ‘visit’ pass to extend their stay in the city for a year.
Intakes
There are 2 intakes in Singapore every year i.e. winter intake i.e. in August and summer intake i.e. in February.
Singapore has apartments that are rented and air-conditioned hostels for international students. Students can get all the study facilities such as study tables, laundry, food, etc.
Singapore is a rapidly emerging strong economy with small geography in Asia. In Singapore, the institutions are affiliated with top international universities of the USA, the UK, Australia, etc.
Yes on some conditions international students can work such as:
- Students holding a student pass issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
- If students are full-time matriculated or registered on of the approved institutions.