A vibrant, modern and an island nation, Singapore is known for its rich and multicultural heritage, offering a multiracial and fast-paced lifestyle.  Along with the mesmerizing beauty, it is home to world-class universities that make it a perfect study destination for foreign students who are looking for a unique and modish higher education experience. It is slowly becoming the most preferred study destination among international students.

Singapore is no less than other study destinations in terms of its education quality. It has maintained exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning.  The colleges and universities in Singapore are highly research focused.  Most universities are linked to various industries that help students embark on practical skills. This is the main reason why Singapore is mostly preferred by international education aspirants.  This not only makes the study experience more interesting but also much more engaging.

The country is famous and is known as ‘global schoolhouse’ due to its well-developed educational system. Based on British education system, Singapore has formalized a stronger base, making the country to be one of the leaders in higher education worldwide.

According to 2019 QS World University Rankings, three universities of Singapore have bagged positions in the list of top-ranked universities.  Out of which, The National University of Singapore (NUS) is highly ranked at 11th position, followed by the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) and Singapore Management University.

Singapore Education system and framework consists of two key initiatives to safeguard the interests and welfare of the students studying in private schools.

Taking into consideration the Private Education Organisations (PEOs), the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) launched Case Trust for Education to ensure student welfare/protection practices and standards. In Singapore, the PEOs with Case Trust for Education Status are authorized to enroll international students in their courses.

The SQC_PEO scheme which is administered by SPRING Singapore serves as the industry standard for organizational excellence in the private education sector. If you wish to study in Singapore, you can acquire admission in private, public or polytechnic institutes.

Types of Institutes in Singapore:

Private Institutes:

Education in Singapore is considered an affordable choice for international students. Most of the Private Institutes in Singapore offer an opportunity to attain a degree awarded by popular universities from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

To pursue a Master degree in private institutes which lasts from 12 -16 months, GMAT, GRE scores are not compulsory.

To pursue a Bachelor degree in private institutes which lasts from 3-4 years, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS are not compulsory.

Public Universities:

Public Universities offer three main types of graduate degrees named Doctoral (Ph.D.), Master’S and the Graduate Diploma.

To pursue a Doctoral (Ph.D.) in Public Universities which lasts from 3 -5 years, students must complete their master’s degree. All students need to submit a research proposal and appear for GRE/GMAT & TOEFL/IELTS exams to obtain admissions.

To pursue a Master degree in Public Universities which lasts from 1 -2 years, students must have at least a bachelor’s degree.  Students need to appear for IELTS and TOEFL in case their medium of instruction for the bachelor’s degree is not English.

A Graduate Diploma in Public Universities which lasts for 1 year is offered to students as a terminal qualification and provides some degree of professional training in a specific role.

Government Polytechnics:

Polytechnics institutes offer courses such as Engineering, Business Studies, Mass Communication, Design, Optometry, Marine Engineering, Nautical Studies, Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Film, and Info-Communications. It takes 3 years to complete a full-time diploma course and students need to complete class 10 or 12 in India to obtain admission in desired courses.

Intake:

Some Institutes have three Intakes, some have four and some have Rolling Intakes, thereby recruitment to Singapore is possible throughout the year

After 10th Standard
• Diplomas (6 months to 12months)
• Bachelors (3 years to 3.5years)
After 12th Standard
• Diplomas (6 months to 12months)
• Bachelors (2 years to 3years)
After Bachelors
• PG Diplomas (12 months to 14months)
• Masters (1 year to 2years)

Popular Courses in Singapore

For Singapore Scholarship Information, students need to look for the availability of seats in two intakes, where July and October are considered as Major intake months and January, March and September are minor intake months. Scholarships for Singaporeare available for students as per their academic profile and course preferences. 

Students considering obtaining the scholarship for Singaporeare recommended to begin the application procedure a year prior to the intake. However, the Scholarship deadlines vary amongst institutions.

With multiple options to choose for studying abroad, many students opt for Singapore for their higher education. The living expenses and the tuition fees work out more reasonably as compared to other places. What’s more, the immigration requirements for study in Singapore are extremely clear-cut, even if you do need a visa to enter the country.

FACTS ABOUT SINGAPORE STUDENT VISA

Type of Visa – You can get the Student Pass Application which is another word for visa and is required for your stay in Singapore. This pass needs to be made from the Immigration

Checkpoint Authority (ICA) of the Government of Singapore. In order to receive this pass, the university that you have chosen to study at must register you on the online portal Student Pass Online Application and Registration (SOLAR).

Time Needed – Make sure, if you are a first-timer then you send the application not less than a month and not more than 2 months before your course begins.

SINGAPORE STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

1.You need to show evidence of your finances. In case of fixed deposits, a letter from the bank stating the funds being available is a must.

2.International student application form besides the valid passport with one photo of passport size, which is less than a period of six months.

3.The visa application fee along with the statements from your bank, along with the Transcripts, which should include the 10th standard grades.

Universities/ Institutes we represent

• Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
• Nanyang Institute of Management
• Amity Global Business School
• East Asia Institute Of Management(EASB)
• STEI College
• S P Jain School of Global Management
• SIM Global Education
• Curtin University of Technology
• James Cook University (JCU)
• PSB Academy
• Raffles Design Institute
• Kaplan Higher Education Academy (KHEA)
• Dimensions International College
• London School of Business and Finance
• Htmi Hotel and Tourism Management Institute, Singapore
• William Angliss Institute, Cuppage Rd

Singapore Education Financial Aid

All the international students who are aspiring to study in Singapore may know one thing before applying that the cost of education in Singapore is quite affordable. Along with that, to study financial aid in Singapore is also available in several institutes. At Renascence Global, we provide you complete financial information for Singapore according to the course, college and location you choose.

If you are applying for an undergraduate Bachelor Degree your Tuition Fees in Singapore Dollar (SGD $) may vary from 9000 SGD$ to 13000 SGD$ per annum.

If you are looking for a Postgraduate Masters Degree, you might need to pay 15000 SGD$ to 28000 SGD$ annually as your tuition fee.

Depending on your lifestyle, location and other preferences your living expenses may vary from 600 SGD$ to 1500 SGD$ per month.

Singapore has one of the highest living standards in South East Asia. Daily necessities and luxuries are readily available. Below are estimates of how much is required during your stay in Singapore. They do not include tuition fees and travel expenses from your home country to Singapore. 

An international student in Singapore spends, on average, about S$750 to S$2,000 a month on living expenses. This amount will, of course, vary depending on your lifestyle and course of study.

Here are the approximate living expenses for International Students in Singapore (According to the 2021 – 2022)