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About Singapore

Singapore is a union of a group of islands situated in South-eastern Asia, between Malaysia and Indonesia, and is considered an education hub of Asia. In a country where tradition and modernity tastefully unite, international students can explore high-quality education coupled with highly industrialized cultural experiences. The education system in Singapore is developed with a broad base curriculum and has a global perspective. It equips the students to excel in the competitive job market and moulds them into professionals no matter which area they focus on. 

 

Basic Facts

  • Official name - Republic of Singapore
  • Population - 5,453,600
  • Currency - Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • GDP - $ 701.804 billion
  • Capital – Singapore
  • Official Languages- Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, and English
  • Largest City in the Country - Singapore

Reasons to Study in Singapore

  • Singapore is a nation built by immigrants, and it still welcomes all who are keen to play a part in its economic development.
  • Singapore is home to more than 7000 MNCs. Almost every MNC has its Asia‐Pacific Head Office in Singapore, making it easier for students to find jobs.
  • International students can enjoy high standards of living, healthcare, and education.
  • Singapore is a thriving art and cultural hub. The multilingual county provides a diverse culture to explore for students from other countries.
  • Proximity to India and Singapore is only a few hours apart by air and the certificates from universities in Singapore are highly valued.
  • Political stability and low crime rates make the country safe for international students.

Intakes in Universities of Singapore

  • January /February
  • April/May
  • July/August
  • October/November

Education System in Singapore

Universities: Singapore has 6 Universities which offer UG and PG degree programs.
  • National University of Singapore
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • Singapore Management University
  • Singapore University of Technology and Design
  • Singapore Institute of Technology
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences
Polytechnics: Singapore has 5 polytechnics which offer broad-based training for students inclined towards practice-oriented studies at the diploma level.
Private Education Organizations: There are more than 300 private Educational Institutions in Singapore. Most of them have accreditation with renowned international universities from countries like Australia, UK, and USA.

Time Schedule for Processing

For January/February Intake
  • IELTS Coaching - May
  • IELTS Test - June
  • IELTS Test Result Publication - July/August
  • Submit applications to Universities - from July to October
  • Receive Offer Letters - July to November
  • Arrangement of Funds - August to December
  • Financial Assessment in the Universities - September to January
  • Visa application - October to January
  • Visa Grant - December to January/February
  • Fly to Singapore - January/February
For April/May Intake:
  • IELTS Coaching - June
  • IELTS Test - July
  • IELTS Test Result Publication - July/August
  • Submit applications to Universities - from July to October
  • Receive Offer Letters - July to November
  • Arrangement of Funds - August to December
  • Financial Assessment in the Universities - September to January
  • Visa application - October to January
  • Visa Grant - January to April
  • Fly to Singapore - April / May
For July/August Intakes:
  • IELTS Coaching - December
  • Appear for IELTS Test - January
  • IELTS Test Result Publication -January/February
  • Submit applications to Universities - from January to April
  • Receive Offer Letters - January to May
  • Arrangement of Funds - February to May
  • Financial Assessment in the Universities - March to May
  • Visa Application- May to June
  • Visa Grant - April to July
  • Fly to Singapore - July/August

Time Schedule for September Intake

  • IELTS Coaching -December
  • Appear for IELTS Test - January
  • IELTS Test Result Publication -December /January
  • Submit applications to Universities - from January to April
  • Receive Offer Letters - January to May
  • Arrangement of Funds - February to May
  • Financial Assessment in the Universities - March to May
  • Visa Application- May to July
  • Visa Grant - May to August
  • Fly to Singapore – September

Cost of Study in Singapore

  • Diplomas- 1 – 2 years (Cost- S$9000- S$15000)
  • Bachelors- 2-4 years (Cost- S$ 24000- S$35000)
  • Masters- 1- 1.5 years (Cost- S$ 18,500- S$ 30000)
  • The cost of living in Singapore is approximately$750 to S$2,000 a month.

Test Requirements

  • Polytechnic Diploma & Bachelor - Requires an overall band score of 6.0 or equivalent.
  • Master Degree IELTS 6.0 – 6.5 or equivalent. It can vary as per the program's admission criteria.
  • IELTS is not mandatory in many private institutes.