Study in Singapore

Singapore is where East meets West. We are the meeting point of the world and studying in Singapore puts you right at the heart of a unique learning experience where there is a blend of social, cultural and educational mix unlike anywhere else in the world. It offers you the sophistication of modern living as well as the richness of an Asian Heritage.

Country Facts

The all-inclusive city-state: Singapore is the place where ancient traditions meet progress and innovation. This small island state, population 4.6 million, is located between Malaysia and Indonesia and is an ideal starting point for travelling around Asia. A unique mixture of traditional culture and western living standards at comparatively low costs create an interesting study abroad destination. All courses at the universities are taught in English which makes for an easy transition into the Asian world. The higher education system is structured like the Anglo-Saxon system and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD degrees. The ideal study conditions combined with economic emergence attract many universities from overseas who establish campuses in Singapore in addition to their original ones. Australian universities in particular offer a wide range of study programs in Singapore. Singapore is a multicultural city which attracts people from all over the world. The majority of the population is descended from immigrants. Singapore's population consists of 76% ethnic Chinese, 14% Malaysians and 8% Indians. In addition to the cultural and culinary diversity, Singapore's weather is also very unique. Singapore has an equatorial climate which means high humidity and a temperature of 270C throughout the year. There are no limits on leisure activities in this metropolis. The multitude of sports grounds, coffee shops, parks and shopping malls with culinary stalls open seven days a week from 9 am till 11 pm combined together with amazing beaches will guarantee you never get bored. Singapore is also an ideal place to start your travels throughout South-East Asia.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees, Classes are taught in English, Inexpensive Alternative
Capital: Singapore
Population: Approximately 4.6 Million.
Size: Approximately 710 km2
Time Zone: UTC +8 hours
Currency: Singapore Dollar (S $) Currency Calculator
Official languages: Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, English

Visa, Languages, Work

Like the application process, Singapore visa process is also very simple. For Singapore, the institute applies for the visa on behalf of the student. The student has to fill two visa forms :-

Form v36
Form 16

The funds to be shown are :-
Bachelor/ Masters - S$ 30000 (Rs.10 Lakhs approx.)
Diplomas - Rs.5 -10 Lakhs. .

To study abroad in Singapore you must apply for a student pass. The proper application documents are to be submitted along with your acceptance of offer at your university and will be forwarded to the appropriate authority. Please allow a processing time of approximately six to eight weeks. Students staying longer than 6 month must also undergo a medical examination.

Higher Education System

A typical Bachelors Degree in Singapore is about three-four years in duration for full time students. Students are able to undertake studies both in general areas, i.e. Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS), or more programmes with a more specific focus within those fields such as a Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics). Students undertaking programmes of study in general fields will have to select an area they will specialise in within that field. This area is called a ‘major,’ and students will need to complete a quota of subjects within it in order to be awarded the title. Some programmes offer students the chance to complete a secondary tract of study within the same field with a lower required subject quota, called a ‘minor.’ Different majoring, minoring and credit options should be pursued directly with each institution.

Students may complete postgraduate study programmes at both Masters and Doctorate levels, across all areas of general study. A typical Masters degree for a full-time student is one-two years in length, whilst a PhD may take between two-five years to complete. Specific requirements, course and credit options for postgraduate programmes varies between institutions more significantly than undergraduate studies, and should always be researched thoroughly and confirmed directly with host and home departments. Postgraduate study takes a deeper, more specialised focus upon a field of study than in undergraduate, and so students should be more decisive about their subject choices.

The academic culture of Singapore aims to provide students with a holistic, broad education. Singapore is an increasingly international country, and from secondary school level emphasises importance of students learning English as a common working language.

Teaching style in Singapore is systematic, pragmatic and instructional, based on pedagogical traditions from both East and West. Examinations are considered necessary and key parts of educational assessment, with professors placing crucial focus on preparing students for exams as thoroughly as possible. Curriculum emphasises understanding and proficiency of specific learning procedures and worked examples to acquaint students with concepts covered in the broadest way possible. Students are pushed to understand what they’re learning as well as why they’re learning it, and so are better equipped to deal with the ‘real-world’ application of class content.

Whilst some classes encourage discussion, education in Singapore is generally teacher-lead and assumes students will follow course content with individual attention. There is key cultural value placed on hard work and meritocracy, with importance placed on grades. Whilst recent initiatives have been put in place to shift focus from the important of grades, university culture is generally quite competitive and students will often complete independent research in addition to set coursework in order to maintain a high academic standard.

Admission Process & Eligibility

Application procedures are dependent on the type of institutions the students are applying to. In general, one needs to check the application procedures with the educational institution of choice. In general, the Singapore application process is very simple; following documents are required to apply in Singapore.

  Application Fee Draft
  Application form
  Academic Documents
  Passport Copy
  Birth Certificate
  Passport Size snaps
  Work Experience letter ( if applicable)

Accommodation

You can choose between a rented room or a larger flat which is available on the private market or in a public accommodation complex. We recommend you look for accommodation before leaving home.