Singapore Study Guide for Students - All you need to know!

Singapore is one of the best countries to live, work and live with your family. Singapore has always topped the list of destinations for international migrants for those wishing to migrate to other parts of the world to start a new chapter.

The educational environment in Singapore is becoming more diverse as a result of high-quality private education groups. For Indian students, studying in Singapore will be a cost-effective option because tuition prices are low and the cost of living is still lower than in many wealthy countries. Plus, as Singapore is not so far from India, it will be cost-effective for travel expenses as well.

Why Study in Singapore?

Singapore offers its own set of advantages to overseas students who choose to pursue a graduate degree in the country.

When compared to other international education destinations, the cost of tuition and living expenditures is fairly affordable in Singapore.
In comparison to studying in the United States or the United Kingdom, Indian students prefer a shorter travel time to the country.
There is a big Indian presence in the country, so you will feel at ease.
The academic quality is comparable to that of some of the most developed countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Students can study in a politically and economically stable country in a safe and secure atmosphere.
You can also take combined degree courses at institutions in the United States and Australia that have partnered with Singapore universities.

Top FAQs Asked by Students Travelling to Singapore

Here are the eligibility requirements to study in Singapore

For UG candidates – 10^th & 12^th score sheets
IELTS – 6.5 Band minimum
TOEFL – 90 minimum
For Under Graduate programs – Private universities need at least 65% in 10^th and 12^th
Public Universities need at least 90% in the 10^th and 12^th

Singapore government universities have two intakes for post-graduate students.

For Postgraduate program – August and January.
For Undergraduate program - August

Students who graduated from private institutions can receive 1-3 months of visa extension to search for a job.
Students who graduated from the public universities of Singapore can get an LTVP visa for 1 year to search for a job.

To apply for a Singapore student visa, you must have an acceptance/offer letter from a recognized university as well as a student's pass (S pass) from your home country. Check the complete application process for Singapore Student Visa.

Most of the Singapore universities accept year gaps in education. But if the education gap is filled with work experience, it would be more preferable. And also, year gaps below two years with a legitimate explanation cannot be a big problem.

Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships
INSEAD-Syngenta MBA Scholarships for Developing Country Leaders.
Singapore International Graduate Award.
Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship

Find more Singapore Scholarships for Indian Students.

National University Of Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Singapore Management University
INSEAD Asia Campus

Here are the best courses to study in Singapore for Indian Students in 2024.

MBA/ Business/ Management
Engineering & Science
IT/ Computing
Creative Arts/ Design Courses
Architecture
Tourism/ travel/ hotel management
Medicine

The most in-demand jobs in Singapore are,

AI Specialist
Digital Marketer
Robotics Engineer
Full Stack Engineer
Backend Developer

Yes. The Singapore student visa holder are allowed to work part-time for 16 hours per week during classes and unlimited hours during vacation as per the Ministry of Man power.