WHY STUDY IN SINGAPORE
⦁ Leading world-class educational hub
⦁ Offers bachelor’s as well as Masters Degree in all disciplines
⦁ Top notch teaching infrastructure with high quality methodology
⦁ Degree from Singapore University has worldwide recognition
⦁ Degree obtained at an affordable price
⦁ Wide spectrum of job opportunities
EDUCATION SYSTEM
The Australian education system is divided into the University, Vocational and English language sectors.
⦁ National Universities: Singapore has six national universities, namely the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Technology & Design, Singapore Institute of Technology and SIM University providing a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes including doctoral degrees.
⦁ Private universities: Singapore has foreign universities which have established campuses in Singapore such as the Chicago Business School and Technische Universität München.The James Cook University Singapore, University of Adelaide, Southern Cross University University of New Brunswick, Queen Margaret University, Temple University, The City University of New York, Baruch College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Aventis School of Management, Curtin University of Technology providing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs
ENTRY CRITERIA
⦁ Requirement for a Bachelor is 12th standard min 85 % for National Universities .
⦁ Requirement for Masters is excellent grades in Bachelor 4 year degree for National Universities
⦁ Requirement for MBA is Bachelor 3 or 4 year degree in any subject NTU, NUS you will need 2 years work experience & with 1st class degree. MBA is also possible without work experience as well.
TEST REQUIRED
⦁ SAT is required for NTU & SMU. NUS doesn’t require SAT.
⦁ IELTS is specific to universities, Admission are possible with and without ILETS depending on the University
⦁ TOEFL also is very specific to universities.
⦁ GRE is required only for National Universities for masters
⦁ GMAT is required only for certain Business schools which are national as well as private
VISA PROCESS
ACCOMODATION
⦁ Cost of living while studying in Singapore will include expenses on accommodation, food, books and travel.
⦁ While studying in Singapore, students can opt for various types of accommodation which includes University’s Halls of Residence, Private Hostel, Room in Public Housing, Room in Private Housing.
⦁ Good and inexpensive hostel and home stay options also make Singapore an attractive destination.
⦁ An average cost of living in Singapore is S$750 to S$2,000 approximately per month.
PART-TIME JOB
Allowed to work 16 hours a week while studying at certain University and no work permit is required
STAY BACK OPTIONS
After completing degree programme, students should submit an application for a one-year Visit Pass (Long-Term) to seek employment in Singapore. Employers make the application.
Students at the national universities also sign a 3 year bond to get subsidise tuition fee
TUITION FEE
⦁ Intakes: January , July
⦁ Tuition fee:
Diplomas – 1-2 years (Cost S$ 9,000 – S$ 15,000)
Bachelors – 2-4 years (Cost S$ 24,000 – S$ 35,000)
Masters – 1 – 1.5 Years (Cost S$ 18,500 – S$ 30,000)
⦁ Living cost: S$1,000 per month
FAQ'S
The education in Singapore is quite low as compared to other study abroad destinations like UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. Students have option to pay subsidised tuition fee with an obligation to work for 3 years in Singapore under the Tuition Grant Bond.
Yes the medium of instruction is English
Yes Singapore institutions need IELTS or equivalent as a proof of English proficiency. Polytechnic Diploma & Bachelor programs require overall band score of 6.0 or equivalent. Master Degree requires IELTS 6.0 – 6.5 or equivalent depending on the program
Master programme duration can range from 1-2 years full-time and the curriculum can be more or less structured depending on the institution. MBA programmes can take between 12-18 months full-time. Part-time and full-time options are available for most Masters Programmes.
Diplomas – 1-2 years (Cost S$ 9,000 – S$ 15,000) Bachelors – 2-4 years (Cost S$ 24,000 – S$ 35,000) Masters – 1 – 1.5 Years (Cost S$ 18,500 – S$ 30,000)
LIST OF UNIVERSITIES
⦁ National University of Singapore (NUS)
⦁ Nanyang Technological University
⦁ Singapore Management University
⦁ Asia Institute Of Management
⦁ City College
⦁ CSM Academy International
⦁ Curtin Education Centre
⦁ East Asia Institute of Management
⦁ Informatics Academy
⦁ Management Development Institute Of Singapore
⦁ Marketing Institute Of Singapore Training Centre
⦁ Chicago Graduate School of Business
⦁ INSEAD
⦁ ESSEC business school
⦁ Digipen Institute of Technology
⦁ SP Jain School of Global Management
⦁ Tisch School of Arts
⦁ University of Nevada, Las Vegas
⦁ PSB Academy
⦁ TMC Academy
⦁ TMIS Business School
⦁ Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).