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Singapore's education system has been described as "world-leading" and offering quality education at an affordable cost with high standards of teaching and learning.

Highlights of Singapore:

Singapore is home to world class universities

Offers variety of chances for professional and skill based training even after graduating

Its UG and PG programs are well recognized around the world

Provides students option of joining 3 year Diploma courses or enroll for Undergraduate programs at one of the universities

Singapore has also attracted more than International schools to establish campus here due to its multi-cultural community base

The prestigious National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University are ranked within the top 50 in the world.

The overall proportion of international students at universities is 18%

It homes 6 public universities and 26 private universities

Popular courses are Business & Management, Engineering, Tourism, Hospitality, IT, Art & Design, Fashion Designing, Economics, Computer Science, Law, Marketing, and many more

Part time work opportunities upto 16hrs per week during term and full day during vacations for public universities and polytechnics.

Universities and colleges generally require IELS score of 6.0-6.5

A wide range of Scholarship options are available

A few facts & figures

Location:

It is a modern city and island country in Southeast Asia which is well connected byair and sea routes

Safe & Green Environment-pollution free:

Surrounded by Ocean and Seas with beautiful landscape

High Living Standards:

Singapore has high standards of living that surpassed even of London and New York

Economy:

Key financial, trading centre and top location for investment. Singapore is rated 3rd in terms of ease of doing business

Culture:

It is a Cosmopolitan country

Why Singapore?

The cost of studying and living in Singapore is reasonable and relatively low as compared to UK, USA and Australia

Singapore is a promising job market with the presence of International companies which offer myriad job opportunities to students

It is easier to get PR in Singapore must as against other developed nations. Upon completing education in Singapore, the students are eligible for to stay up to 1 year for job search

After getting a job offer, he/she would have to apply for e-pass (Employment Pass) which would give the applicant eligibility to work full-time in any field.

Education System

Global school rankings have ranked Asian countries in the top five places and Singapore heads the table

Types of institution:

Institute of Technical Education(ITE): Singapore's ITE offers programmes that are technical in nature like Biotechnology, Aerospace engineering, Digital Animation and many more

Polytechnics: Polytechnic institutions such as " Nanyang Polytechnic" provide training for specific skills directly geared towards the workplace

Universities:

Singapore has a number of universities that are publicly-funded, private, national, and branch campuses of foreign tertiary institutions providing Under graduate/post graduate/doctoral programs

The world's most prestigious universities in Singapore are The National University of Singapore(NUS), Nanyang Technological University(NTU) and Singapore Management University(SMU)

Visa Process

The process for visa or Student Pass is facilitated by the University/Institute which the student decides to join. The documents normally required for Student Pass include:

Student Visa in Singapore is issued by Immigration and Check point Authority, Singapore.

Document Required:

Fully completed Visa forms

Two photographs on matt paper of a specific size

Acceptance letter from the college

Birth certificate or notarized affidavit for the date of birth

School/college certificates and mark sheets

Employment letter showing duration of work (if applicable)

Proof of current activity

Bank statement of applicant or sponsor (parent

Visa fees:

The current visa processing fee for Student Pass is S$30. Visa processing fee is paid at the time of applying for visa.

FAQs

Q-1: What are the housing options available?

Below is a guide on types of accommodation available to international students:

University Halls of Residence: Universities have halls with single and double occupancy rooms either semi furnished or fully furnished which house between 500-700 students.

Private Hostels: Semi or fully furnished rooms managed by professional staff.

Q-2: What are the living expenses?

Generally living expenses depend upon the number of factors like life style of student, accommodation preference, personal expenses and eating habits. On an average the student may spend S$ 16800-S$ 33840 per year.

Q-3: Can I work while am studying?

Students enrolled in public universities can work part time upto 16 hrs per week during term and full day during vacations. However, private universities do not allow part time work.

Q-4: Are Scholarships available?

Most universities offer very good scholarship opportunities to students. Many students get 100% scholarship which means a complete tuition fee waiver. The scholarships are given on merit basis. One has to check the updated status on scholarships with the institutes at the time of applying.

Q-5: What is tuition grant?

Tuition grant is a fee subsidy granted to meritorious students. Students who apply for and are approved for the tuition grants need only pay subsidised fees. All international students will be required to undertake a service bond under the terms of the tuition grant to work for a Singapore-registered company for three years upon completion of their degrees

Q-6: What is polytechnic?

Polytechnics in Singapore provide three-year diploma courses and accept students based on their grade 12 results. They offer a wide range of courses in various fields, including engineering, business studies, accountancy, tourism and hospitality management, mass communications, digital media, humanities, social sciences and biotechnology

Expenses

Living expenses

The living costs depend on the region where you are residing, the type of accommodation you chose and personal lifestyle. However, we have tried to enlist below an estimate of living expenses:

Item	Average per month in S$
Accommodation	S$800 – S$1800 (rentals depend on a lot of factors)
Food	S$300-S$500
Public Transport	S$50-S$120
Phone	S$26-S$48 (varies with usage and package)
Books & Stationery	S$50-S$100 (varies with courses)
Other	S$200-S$300

Tuition fees estimates:

The study expenses in Singapore are reasonable as compared to other countries like USA, UK and Australia. Given below is a rough estimate of tuition cost:

Course	Fees/annum
PG courses	S$17000-S$30000
UG courses	S$24000- S$33600
Polytechnics	S$12562(without grant) or S$6250(with grant)

Universities

The universities in Singapore have been regularly been featured in the list of top and best universities around the world.

Singapore has four main universities and there is a large population of Indian students in each of these Universities.

The table below gives the pertinent information about main universities in Singapore.

Name of University	Type	Known as	Year of establishment
National University of Singapore	Public	NUS	1905
Nanyang Technological University	Public	NTU	1991
Singapore Management University	Private	SMU	2000
SIM University	Private	UniSIM	2005

International universities in Singapore

Several overseas institutions establishing satellite campuses and research centers have enhanced levels of education in Singapore. INSEAD, one of the leading business schools in the world opened a second campus in Singapore in 2001, which offers an opportunity for students to study abroad at a prestigious institution. This runs parallel to the campus in France and offers MBA and Executive-MBA courses. Other examples are the University of Chicago graduate school of business and the James Cook University.

Private Schools

In Singapore, a variety of private schools offer a broad range of programmes, adding diversity to the country's education landscape. There are approximately 300 private commercial, IT, fine arts and language schools in Singapore. These Private Education Institutions (PEIs) offer courses with strong demand from local and international students.

PEIs offer various courses at the certificate, diploma, bachelor and postgraduate level. Through partnerships with popular international universities from the US, UK, Australia etc, PEIs offer students the opportunity to attain international certification in a safe and affordable environment. Each PEI conducts its own admission/enrolment exercises and interested students should make enquiries with the schools concerned directly.

LIST OF UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES SINGAPORE

Sr. No.	UNIVERSITY NAME	WEBSITE
1	AUSTON INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY	www.auston.edu.sg
2	BMC INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE	www.bmc.edu.sg
3	CAVALRY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN	www.cidschool.com
4	DIMENSIONS EDUCATION	www.dimensions.edu.sg
5	LOWLAND ROAD EASB INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT	www.easb.edu.sg
6	ERC INSTITUTE	www.erci.edu.sg
7	INFORMATICS EDUCATION	www.informaticsgroup.com/sg
8	JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY	www.jcu.edu.sg
9	KAPLAN - ASIA PACIFIC MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE	www.kaplan.com.sg
10	MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE	www.mdis.edu.sg
11	NANYANG INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT	www.nanyang.edu.sg
12	PSB ACADEMY	www.psb-academy.edu.sg
13	QUEENSFIELD BUSINESS SCHOOL	www.queensfield.edu.sg
14	RAFFLES CAMPUS	www.rafflescampus.edu.sg
15	RAFFLES INSTITUTE OF DESIGN	www.raffles-design-institute.edu.sg
16	SHELTON COLLEGE	www.sheltonsc.com
17	SHINES EDUCATION	www.shinescollege.com
18	TMC ACADEMY	http://www.tmc.edu.sg

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