Why Study in Singapore?
The most evolving destination for Indian undergraduate students. Find out more!
Let’s Look at the Numbers!
- As per the latest QS World University Rankings 2018:
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU) & National University of Singapore (NUS) are in the top 15 list
Top Universities/Colleges
- Singapore is home to six public universities, five polytechnics, two art institutions, and more than 15 private institutions.
- National University of Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore Management University
- Singapore University of Technology & Design
- Insead – Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Technology
Powerful Reasons to Study in Singapore
| High-Quality Education | Proximity to India & Safety | Affordable Education | Cultural Advantage | Strong Employment Prospects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUS, NTU, SMU | Well Connected to India & Asia | Cost of Education lesser than the US | Large Indian Population | Extensive Job Opportunities |
| Variety of courses & specializations | High-Level Safety & Security | Scholarship Options | Cross-cultural exposure | 7,000 MNCs |
As per the Government of Singapore, Construction, Tourism and Retail, Healthcare and Finance, Digital Media, Manufacturing are the thriving industries currently.
Popular Fields of Undergrad Study
- Business Studies
- Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Law
- Computer Science
- Media Studies
Program Duration & Cost of Education
| Duration | Cost of Education (Tuition & Living per annum) |
|---|---|
| Three to four years* | Arts & Social Sciences – Tuition: SGD 29,000
Engineering/Computer Science – Tuition: SGD 37,000 Media Studies – Tuition: SGD 37,000 Architecture & Design – Tuition: SGD 38,000 Medicine – Tuition: SGD 135,000 Law- Tuition: SGD 37,000 Living Expenses: SGD 12,000-24,000* |
*Flexible undergraduate curriculum is offered with the opportunity to pursue a double-degree, double-major, or joint-degree program
*Notably, many academic institutions allow international students to work for 16 hours per week without additional paperwork in order to manage their high living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria for Undergrad Programs
| Strong Academic Credentials | Standardized Test Scores | Strong Extra-Curricular |
|---|---|---|
| Top schools look for an aggregate of 95% in the higher secondary examination Predictive Grades for Class 12 if you are in the final year of school | Competitive scores on Digital SAT** Three Digital SAT Subject Test (Maths is compulsory) TOEFL/IELTS*** | State/National/International Level participation Declamations, Model United Nations, Olympiad, and several more |
**If you are from ICSE, CBSE or IB Board; Digital SAT is mandatory if you are from the State Board
*** Not required if you have passed out of an English-medium school and have scored over 75% in English
Intake & Application Deadlines
- There is a single intake for undergraduate applicants – August to September Fall intake.
- Deadlines for applications are usually from March to April.
Student Visa Terms and Provisions
- Student Pass application must be submitted at least two months prior to the course start date
- Once admitted by a university, a student is allotted a SOLAR application number
- Students must log on to the SOLAR system from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website with their assigned SOLAR application number
- Processing time is usually 3-14 working days for applications submitted via the SOLAR portal
- Upon approval, the student will receive an In-Principle Approval Letter
- On reaching Singapore, he/she must fix an appointment with the ICA for the issuance of the Student Pass Card
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