Singapore

Home to the world-famous Marina Bay Sands, the Merlion, Singlish and TWG, Singapore is a well-connected and very well-maintained country (and city). It is famous for achieving 100% housing for all its citizens, a fast-growing competitive environment, and being home to a large student population. Here are some reasons Singapore is a great city to study in:

Ranked the second safest city in the 2019 Safe City Index, Singapore’s streets are both well-lit & well-protected.
People living in Singapore are so busy with work that many times, they can’t find time or energy to cook at home. Especially due to this, Singapore is famous for its mouthwatering and easy-on-the-pocket street food. Try out new hawker centres or one of the many restaurants or cafes in the city!
With 2.2 km of shopping malls, food counters and shops, Singapore’s Orchard Road is a paradise for those seeking retail therapy. You can find luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Chanel in Ion Orchard, and also more affordable brands like Zara and H&M at 313 Somerset, and lower budget options like local stores in Lucky Plaza - there’s an option for students too in Singapore!
Owing to its position as a corporate hub in the APAC Region, more than 7000 MNCs have their APAC offices Headquartered in Singapore. This means there are many leading firms whom students can look to for job opportunities!
International students are allowed to work upto 16 hours part-time during classes. However, one is allowed to work more hours when classes are off (i.e., holidays), and even when an internship is a graduation requirement for your program, you are allowed to work full time. Once you land a job, your employer will apply for an Employment Pass (EP) for you to enable you to stay in the country.
Wherever you’re from, chances are you won’t face a language barrier when you study in Singapore as it is a majorly English-speaking country. So, as an international student in Singapore, you don’t have to worry about taking language classes for school unless you’re not very confident in your English.
Singapore is a champion when it comes to being litter-free, clean and green.! Be mindful while pursuing your degree in Singapore, as there are heavy fines for littering!
It’s a known fact that Singapore is one of the most multiculturally and diverse countries in the world, and especially in Asia. As a nation built by immigrants, it is keen to welcome those who forward its economic, social and cultural development. With its very own Little India and Chinatown - as an international student in Singapore, you get to explore and experience many new cultures.
Singapore is famous for being the financial hub of Asia and is home to many well-known brands and names, so international students in Singapore can study at renowned universities in Singapore like SIM Global, James Cook, SP Jain School of Management and MDIS, Curtin university among others!
Since it’s among the pioneer countries to achieve 100% housing for its citizens, there are many affordable living options in the city. Although it ranks among the most expensive destinations, it’s way ahead of the likes of the UK, USA and Australia in terms of affordability and budget living with similar lifestyle standards, especially for international students in Singapore studying towards their degree in Singapore.

Study Visa for Singapore

An international student in Singapore with an acceptance from an educational institution to pursue their full-time study in Singapore is required to apply for a Student’s Pass, which is taken care of by the University itself.

The requirements and procedures for a Student’s Pass slightly vary depending on the type of educational institution being studied in.

Universities in Singapore, once you enroll in the desired program, will lodge an electronic application for the STP (Student’s Pass) through the ICA (Immigration and Checkpoints Authority Website) online. The lead time for this is 3-4 weeks, after which you are issued the Approval Letter.

The IPA (In-principle Approval) is issued only after deposit of the first instalment of the tuition fee. The validity of the IPA depends on the length of your course, but it is currently being issued with a validity of 6 months.

You will be issued a confirmation of approval, and then you have to appear in person with medical records (TB test, HIV blood test) to collect the STP in person. The medical tests can be done either in your home country, or in Singapore (at the university clinic, or other recognized institutions)

P.S.: As an international student in Singapore, you are legally required to have the STP on your person all the time. You’re liable to pay a fine if caught without it, so always have the STP with you!

Popular Programs

Growing focus on academics and heavy application-based subjects for any student enrolled in the universities in Singapore calls for access to leading programs.

You can find some of the leading programs for international students in Singapore provided by our partner universities:

Program	University	Duration
BSc Business	SIM Global Education	36 months
BSc IT	James Cook University	24 months
Dual Masters - MSc IT & MBA	James Cook University	16 months
MSc Cybersecurity	PSB Academy	24 months
MSc Aerospace Engineering	Technical University of Munich, Singapore	24 months
MSc Tourism and Hospitality	Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)	12 months

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