Higher Study in Singapore

Scholarship in Singapore

Student Visa for Singapore

The Degrees are

1. Diploma Degree

2. Bachelor's Degree

3. Master's Degree

4. Doctoral Degree

Semester Offer

Most universities offer two semesters in one academic year.

1. Semester 1: August to December.

2. Semester 2: January to May.

Requirements for Bachelor's Program

A. Academic

1. At least 12 years of education (HSC equivalent).

B. Language Proficiency

Most Universities are required:

1. TOEFL iBT score 79 to 80 or

2. IELTS 6.0 or more or

C. Course Length

1. Bachelor's Degree: Normally requires 3 to 5 years  of full-time study.

Requirements for Master's Program

A. Academic

1. You must have had 15 years of education.

B. Language Proficiency

Most Universities are required:

1. TOEFL iBT score 79 to 80 or

2. IELTS 6.0 or more or

C. Other Test

2. GRE score is required if you are applying for the Engineering, Communication & Information Studies, Economics, Psychology, Sociology and science disciplines.

3. GMAT score is required if you are applying for the Business/Accountancy disciplines.

D. Course Length

1. Master's Degree: Normally requires 1 to 3 years  of full-time study.

2. Doctoral Degree: Normally requires 2 to 5 years of full-time study.

Subjects for Bachelor's & Master's Program

Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Art/Fine Arts, Bioengineering, Biological Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Building, Business Administration, Business Studies & Computing, Chemical & Bimolecular Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Communications and Media, Composition, Computational Biology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Counseling, Creative Writing, Dentistry, Design & Media, Economics, Education, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electronic Commerce, Engineering Science, English Literature, Environmental Engineering, European Studies, Fashion Design, Filmmaking, Finance, Food Science and Technology, Furniture Design, Geography, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, History, Hospitality, Human Res. Management, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Industrial Design, Information Systems, Information Systems, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations, Law, Legal Studies, Life Sciences, Malay Studies, Maritime Studies, Marketing, Materials Science & Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematics and Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Performance Design, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Industrial Design, Philosophy, Physics & Applied Physics, Political Science, Project and Facilities Management, Psychology, Quantitative Finance, Real Estate, Sociology, South Asian Studies, Statistics, Theatre Studies, Tourism, Visual Arts etc.

Expenses

A. Tuition Fees in $US

1. Tuition fee of Bachelor's level, depends on Non-Laboratory & Laboratory Based courses.

a. The average tuition fee is: $US16,254 to $US19,505 for 1 academic year.

2. Tuition fee of Master's level, depends on Laboratory/Non-Laboratory & Coursework /Research based programs.

a. The average tuition fee is: $US3,901 to $US13,003 for 1 academic year.

b. MBA, average tuition fee is: $US33,158 for 1 academic year.

B. Living & Other Expense in $US

1. Food cost: Around $US195 to $US293 for 1 month.

2. Accommodation cost: Around $US130 to $US975 for 1 month.

3. Utilities: Around $US33 to $US52 for 1 month.

4. Public transport: Around $US33 to $US98 for 1 month.

5. Telecommunications: Around $US20 to $US33 for 1 month.

6. Books & Stationery: Around $US20 to $US65 for 1 month.

7. Personal expenses: Around $US65 to $US195 for 1 month.

C. Medical Insurance

Medical Hospitalization Insurance: Around $US4 to $US6 for 1 month.

Other Information

A. Working in Singapore

1. Full-time undergraduate & graduate students are allowed to work part-time of up to 16 hours per week during school term. However, they need to obtain permission from the student's affairs office of their respective Universities.

2. During their vacations, they are allowed to work full-time as the Ministry of Manpower has exempted them from applying for work permits.

B. Jobs in Singapore

Students could get a part-time job in the following places: university restaurants, stores, companies, cafes & restaurants, hotels, clubs, bookstores, school offices or laboratories etc.

C. How to Apply to The University

1. Check with the departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.

2. You should write directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application information and forms.

3. You can also download application form from university website.

4. Some universities have an on-line application facility.

5. Admission Office will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.

5. You should start at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and documentation.

6. The decision of the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months of the application deadline.

D. Supporting Documents

1. Completed Application Form

2. Official English version of all educational documents including marks sheets.

3. A letter of acceptance issued by school.

4.  School/College leaving certificate.

5. One or more letters of recommendation.

6. Certificate of English Language Proficiency Test score.

7. Photocopy of your passport.

E. Credit Transfer Facility

1. Students may apply for credit transfer program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Singapore.

2. The maximum amount of credit that may be granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.

3. Most of the universities consider minimum "B" grade for acceptance.

4. You have to submit the following documents

to your target university:

a. Your application form for the Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program.

b. Official copies of your academic transcript.

c. Also include an official letter from head of the school/department of your university, from where you have already completed the courses.

d. Detailed course outlines (Official Copy) including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading lists, number of hours of teaching etc.

e. The academic level you are studying (e.g. First Year, Second Year etc.).

f. How many credits you have completed.

g. An explanation of the grading system used at your institution.

h. Information on the total units of study requirement ( i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the degree.

F. Scholarships

1. There is a huge number of scholarship available on International Scholarship Database of VarsityAdmission.COM site.

2. ASEAN Scholarships, Ministry of Education.

3. MOE Teaching Scholarships, Ministry of Education.

4. SIA Youth Scholarships, Ministry of Education.

5. NUS, NTU Scholarship

Last Update: June 24 2007 18:53:43