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SingaporeAsia's Global Education Hub

World-ranked universities, an ultra-safe multicultural city-state, and a launchpad for careers across Asia-Pacific — all just hours from home.

⚡ Fast Facts for Students
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Student's Pass
Issued via SOLAR — valid for course duration
Applied for by your institution after enrolment
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Work Rights
Up to 16 hrs/week during term
Full-time allowed during official vacations (approved schools only)
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Top Institutions
50K+
Int'l Students
$25K–$45K
Cost / Year (SGD)
$38K–$70K
Avg Salary (SGD)
EP/S Pass
Post-Study Pathway
Top Institutions
Ranked, compared & detailed for every student goal
10 INSTITUTIONS
National University of Singapore
#8 World
⭐ #1 Singapore Tech Medicine
💻 Computer Science ⚙️ Engineering 📊 Business Analytics 🧠 Data Science & AI 🩺 Medicine ⚖️ Law
Entry Requirements
IELTS: 6.5+  |  GPA: Top 10%  |  Duration: 3–4 years
📘Tuition / yearSGD $20K–$38K
🏠Living / yearSGD $10K–$14K
📚Books & SuppliesSGD $1K–$1.5K
🏥Health InsuranceSGD $300–$500/yr
🎯Total 3–4 yrsSGD $125K–$210K
SGD $42,000SGD $70,000
Top Recruiters
GoogleDBS BankShopeeGICMcKinsey
✅~92% Employment within 6 months of graduation
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Location
Kent Ridge, Singapore
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Int'l Students
~30% of cohort
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On-Campus Housing
Available · $150–$300/wk
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Nearby
One-North Tech Hub · 15 min CBD
#1 in Singapore & Asia · World Top 10 · Strongest for Tech, Business & Medicine
Nanyang Technological University
#15 World
🏆 Top Engineering AI & Robotics
💻 Computer Science ⚙️ Engineering 🤖 AI & Robotics 🔋 Materials Science 💼 Business 🌱 Renewable Energy
Entry Requirements
IELTS: 6.5+  |  GPA: Top 10%  |  Duration: 4 years
📘Tuition / yearSGD $19K–$36K
🏠Living / yearSGD $10K–$13K
📚Books & SuppliesSGD $1K–$1.5K
🏥Health InsuranceSGD $300–$500/yr
🎯Total 4 yrsSGD $122K–$205K
SGD $40,000SGD $66,000
Top Recruiters
ST EngineeringMicronDSOMeta
✅~91% Employment · Strong engineering & deep-tech pipeline
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Location
Jurong West, Singapore
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Int'l Students
~33% of cohort
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On-Campus Housing
Available · $130–$280/wk
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Nearby
Jurong Lake Gardens · CleanTech Park
Top-ranked engineering school globally · Massive green campus · Deep ties to Singapore's tech & defence sector
Singapore Management University
#1 Asia Business
💼 Best for Business Law
💼 Business Mgmt. 📈 Economics 💰 Finance 🖥️ Information Systems ⚖️ Law 📊 Accounting
Entry Requirements
IELTS: 6.0+  |  GPA: Top 15%  |  Duration: 3–4 years
📘Tuition / yearSGD $33K–$40K
🏠Living / yearSGD $10K–$13K
📚Books & SuppliesSGD $1K–$1.5K
🏥Health InsuranceSGD $300–$500/yr
🎯Total 3–4 yrsSGD $135K–$220K
SGD $48,000SGD $75,000
Top Recruiters
DBS BankJP MorganDeloittePwC
✅~94% Employment · Highest starting salaries among local unis
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Location
Bras Basah, Downtown
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Int'l Students
~22% of cohort
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On-Campus Housing
Limited · $200–$350/wk nearby
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Nearby
City Hall MRT · Bugis · CBD
Asia's leading business school · City-campus immersion · Strongest finance & consulting placements
Singapore Univ. of Tech & Design
Top 5 Singapore
Design + Tech Architecture
🏗️ Architecture & Sustainable Design ⚙️ Engineering Product Dev. 💻 Computer Science 🎨 Design & AI 🔧 Engineering Systems
Entry Requirements
IELTS: 6.0+  |  GPA: Top 20%  |  Duration: 4 years
📘Tuition / yearSGD $19K–$30K
🏠Living / yearSGD $10K–$13K
📚Books & SuppliesSGD $1.2K–$1.8K
🏥Health InsuranceSGD $300–$500/yr
🎯Total 4 yrsSGD $122K–$182K
SGD $42,000SGD $62,000
Top Recruiters
ShopeeGrabJTCSurbana Jurong
✅~89% Employment · Strong design-tech & product roles
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Location
Changi, Singapore
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Int'l Students
~25% of cohort
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On-Campus Housing
Available · $120–$250/wk
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Nearby
Changi Airport · East Coast Park
Singapore's newest university · Project-based, MIT-style curriculum · Small cohorts, high faculty access
Singapore Institute of Technology
Applied University
🛠️ Applied Learning Health Sciences
⚙️ Engineering 🩺 Health Sciences 💻 ICT 🍱 Food Technology 🏨 Hospitality Business
Entry Requirements
IELTS: 6.0+  |  GPA: Top 30%  |  Duration: 3–4 years
📘Tuition / yearSGD $16K–$28K
🏠Living / yearSGD $9K–$12K
📚Books & SuppliesSGD $1K–$1.5K
🏥Health InsuranceSGD $300–$500/yr
🎯Total 3–4 yrsSGD $104K–$168K
SGD $38,000SGD $52,000
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Singapore AirlinesChangi Airport GroupNCS
✅~88% Employment · Strong industry-integrated curriculum
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Location
Punggol, Singapore
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Int'l Students
~15% of cohort
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On-Campus Housing
Limited · $110–$220/wk nearby
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Nearby
Punggol Waterway · Digital District
Work-study integrated degrees · 12-month industry placements · Strong path into healthcare & tech roles
Singapore Univ. of Social Sciences
Applied University
Flexible Learning Social Sciences
🤝 Social Work 🧠 Psychology 🧒 Early Childhood Ed. 📊 Accounting 👮 Criminology
Entry Requirements
IELTS: 6.0+  |  GPA: Top 35%  |  Duration: 3–4 years
📘Tuition / yearSGD $15K–$25K
🏠Living / yearSGD $9K–$12K
📚Books & SuppliesSGD $800–$1.3K
🏥Health InsuranceSGD $300–$500/yr
🎯Total 3–4 yrsSGD $98K–$152K
SGD $36,000SGD $48,000
Top Recruiters
MOEMSFLocal BanksNGOs
✅~85% Employment · Strong public sector & social services pipeline
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Location
Clementi, Singapore
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Int'l Students
~10% of cohort
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On-Campus Housing
Limited · $100–$200/wk nearby
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Nearby
Clementi Mall · West Coast Park
Flexible part-time & full-time tracks · Strong for social work, psychology & education careers
James Cook University Singapore
Australian Degree
Psychology Tourism
🧠 Psychology 💼 Business 💻 Information Technology 🏨 Tourism & Hospitality 🌊 Environmental Science
Entry Requirements
IELTS: 6.0+  |  GPA: Top 40%  |  Duration: 3 years
📘Tuition / yearSGD $20K–$28K
🏠Living / yearSGD $9K–$12K
📚Books & SuppliesSGD $800–$1.3K
🏥Health InsuranceSGD $300–$500/yr
🎯Total 3 yrsSGD $90K–$126K
SGD $36,000SGD $48,000
Top Recruiters
Marina Bay SandsResorts WorldHealthcare Groups
✅~84% Employment · Recognised Australian degree, dual-campus option
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Location
Ang Mo Kio, Singapore
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Int'l Students
~45% of cohort
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On-Campus Housing
Limited · $100–$200/wk nearby
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Nearby
Ang Mo Kio Hub · MRT Interchange
Australian-accredited degree earned in Singapore · Option to transfer to Townsville/Cairns campus
Curtin University Singapore
Australian Degree
Business Mass Comm.
💼 Business 📣 Marketing 🏦 Banking & Finance 📺 Mass Communication 📋 Project Management
Entry Requirements
IELTS: 6.0+  |  GPA: Top 40%  |  Duration: 3 years
📘Tuition / yearSGD $20K–$27K
🏠Living / yearSGD $9K–$12K
📚Books & SuppliesSGD $800–$1.3K
🏥Health InsuranceSGD $300–$500/yr
🎯Total 3 yrsSGD $90K–$123K
SGD $35,000SGD $46,000
Top Recruiters
Local SMEsBanksMedia Agencies
✅~83% Employment · Compact 2-year fast-track options available
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Location
Tampines, Singapore
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Int'l Students
~50% of cohort
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On-Campus Housing
Limited · $100–$190/wk nearby
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Nearby
Tampines Hub · MRT Interchange
Australian degree, Singapore tuition · Fast-track 2-year bachelor's pathways · Multiple intakes/year
PSB Academy
Private Pathway
💰 Affordable UK/AUS Degrees
💼 Business (w/ Coventry/Wolverhampton) 🧠 Psychology 💻 IT & Computing 📊 Accounting & Finance 🏨 Hospitality Mgmt.
Entry Requirements
IELTS: 5.5+  |  GPA: Flexible / Diploma entry  |  Duration: 2–3 years
📘Tuition / yearSGD $14K–$22K
🏠Living / yearSGD $9K–$12K
📚Books & SuppliesSGD $600–$1K
🏥Health InsuranceSGD $300–$500/yr
🎯Total 2–3 yrsSGD $48K–$105K
SGD $32,000SGD $42,000
Top Recruiters
Local SMEsRetail & F&B GroupsLogistics Firms
✅~80% Employment · Lower entry barrier, faster graduation
📍
Location
Marina Square, Downtown
🌏
Int'l Students
~60% of cohort
🏨
On-Campus Housing
Not provided · $90–$180/wk nearby
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Nearby
Marina Bay · City Hall MRT
Most affordable route to a UK/Australian degree · Multiple intakes year-round · Central downtown campus
Kaplan Higher Education Singapore
Private Pathway
💰 Affordable Flexible Intakes
💼 Business 🏦 Banking & Finance 🧠 Psychology 💻 IT & Computing 📊 Accounting & Finance
Entry Requirements
IELTS: 5.5+  |  GPA: Flexible / Diploma entry  |  Duration: 2–3 years
📘Tuition / yearSGD $13K–$21K
🏠Living / yearSGD $9K–$12K
📚Books & SuppliesSGD $600–$1K
🏥Health InsuranceSGD $300–$500/yr
🎯Total 2–3 yrsSGD $45K–$102K
SGD $32,000SGD $40,000
Top Recruiters
Local SMEsInsurance FirmsRetail Banks
✅~80% Employment · Partner degrees from Murdoch, UOL & more
📍
Location
City Hall, Downtown
🌏
Int'l Students
~55% of cohort
🏨
On-Campus Housing
Not provided · $90–$180/wk nearby
🚇
Nearby
City Hall MRT · Raffles Place
Lowest entry cost on this list · Monthly intakes · Wide choice of UK/Australia partner degrees
Admission Requirements
What you need to apply as an international student
📋 What Every International Student Needs
Standard requirements across all 10 institutions
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English Proficiency
IELTS 5.5–6.5
TOEFL 70–90+
PTE Academic also accepted at most schools
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Academic Score
Top 10–40%
of your class
Equivalent to ~75–95% in Indian boards
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Financial Proof
SGD $25,000+/year
Min. bank balance
Shown in savings or sponsor letter
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Documents
SOP · LORs
Transcripts · Passport
2 academic + 1 professional LOR (where required)
🏥
Health Insurance
Mandatory
~SGD $300–500/yr
Group hospitalisation & surgical insurance
Scholarships for International Students
Reduce your cost — many don't require perfect grades
🏆
Full Tuition + Stipend
ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
Offered by NUS, NTU & SMU to top ASEAN students. Covers tuition, accommodation allowance, and a living/maintenance allowance.
Fully FundedASEAN Only
🎓
Full Tuition + Stipend
Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship (STUS)
For high-achieving international students in STEM at NUS/NTU. Covers tuition, living allowance, and on-campus housing.
STEM OnlyMerit-Based
💡
Up to ~75% Tuition
MOE Tuition Grant Scheme
Government subsidy open to all international students at autonomous universities & polytechnics. Requires a 3-year work commitment in Singapore after graduation.
Govt. SubsidyWork Bond
🔬
Tuition + Monthly Stipend
SINGA (Singapore International Graduate Award)
For PhD students at NUS, NTU, SUTD & A*STAR research institutes. Covers full tuition plus a generous monthly living stipend.
PhD OnlyResearch-Based
🏅
25–100% Tuition
University-Specific Merit Scholarships
SMU, SUTD, SIT & SUSS each offer merit and need-based awards for high achievers. Many are auto-considered upon admission.
Multiple SchoolsAuto-Considered
🌐
SGD $2K–$10K
Private Institution Scholarships
PSB Academy, Kaplan, JCU & Curtin Singapore offer entry and progression scholarships based on prior academic results.
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Student's Pass Roadmap
SOLAR system — step-by-step process for international students
Step 01
Get Offer Letter
Apply to your chosen institution and receive an unconditional offer of admission. Required before the Student's Pass application.
6–12 months before intake
Step 02
SOLAR Application
Your school submits your Student's Pass application via the SOLAR (Student's Pass Online Application & Registration) system to ICA.
After accepting your offer
Step 03
In-Principle Approval (IPA)
ICA issues an IPA letter — your provisional approval to enter Singapore and complete formalities.
Avg. 2–4 weeks processing
Step 04
Arrival & Formalities
Travel to Singapore with your IPA, complete a medical check-up if required, and attend a SOLAR appointment for fingerprinting/photo.
1–2 weeks before term starts
Step 05
Pass Issued ✅
Receive your Student's Pass card. Valid for the duration of your course; includes part-time work rights at approved institutions.
Collected on arrival
📋 Student's Pass Checklist
Documents Required
✓ Valid Passport (6+ months)
✓ Letter of Offer / Acceptance
✓ Completed Form 16 / V36
✓ Recent Passport-Sized Photo
✓ Academic Transcripts & Certificates
✓ English Test Results (IELTS/TOEFL)
✓ Financial Proof / Bank Statements
✓ Medical Examination (if required)
💡 Pass Fees
SGD $30 (application) + SGD $60 (issuance)
Processing: 2–4 weeks on average via SOLAR
Cost Comparison
All 10 institutions side-by-side
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Tuition · Total Cost · Placement at a Glance

InstitutionTuition/yrTotal DegreeAvg Salary
🏛️ NUS$20K–$38K$125K–$210K$42K–$70K
🔬 NTU$19K–$36K$122K–$205K$40K–$66K
🏙️ SMU$33K–$40K$135K–$220K$48K–$75K
🎨 SUTD$19K–$30K$122K–$182K$42K–$62K
🛠️ SIT$16K–$28K$104K–$168K$38K–$52K
📚 SUSS$15K–$25K$98K–$152K$36K–$48K
🌏 JCU Singapore$20K–$28K$90K–$126K$36K–$48K
🦘 Curtin Singapore$20K–$27K$90K–$123K$35K–$46K
🎓 PSB Academy$14K–$22K$48K–$105K$32K–$42K
📘 Kaplan Singapore$13K–$21K$45K–$102K$32K–$40K
💰 Overall Range$13K–$40K$45K–$220K$32K–$75K
Quick Takeaways
Pick the right institution for your goal
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Best for CS / Tech
⭐ NUS
NTU
SUTD
💰
Most Affordable
⭐ Kaplan Singapore
PSB Academy
SUSS
🏢
Best for Business
⭐ SMU
NUS
Curtin Singapore
🔬
Best for Research
⭐ NUS
NTU
SUTD
🌍
Best Overall
⭐ National University of Singapore
#1 Ranked in Singapore & Asia
Tech · Business · Medicine
🛠️
Best for Applied / Industry
⭐ SIT
JCU Singapore
Curtin Singapore
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