Study in Singapore 🇸🇬
Asia’s premier innovation capital with two universities in the global top 15. Discover top universities, scholarship programs, visa guidelines, and post-study career opportunities.
Singapore Overview
Destination Snapshot
Top reasons to choose Singapore
NUS & NTU Powerhouses
National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University consistently outrank Ivy League and European institutions.
All Programs in English
English is the official language of education, government, and multinational commerce across the country.
Global Corporate Capital
Regional headquarters for Google, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Goldman Sachs provide unmatched internship access.
Substantial Tuition Grants
The Ministry of Education Tuition Grant covers up to 50% of tuition in exchange for working in Singapore for 3 years post-graduation.
Post-Graduation Search Pass
Graduates from autonomous institutions can obtain a 1-year Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to seek employment.
Unrivaled Safety & Infrastructure
Consistently ranked the safest, cleanest, and most technologically integrated urban metropolis in the world.
Top Universities in Singapore
National University of Singapore (NUS)
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
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Singapore Management University (SMU)
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Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD)
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INSEAD Singapore
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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
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Popular Courses in Singapore
Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
Finance, FinTech & Wealth Management
Business Analytics & Operations Research
Electrical & Microelectronics Engineering
Supply Chain & Maritime Logistics
Biotechnology & Biomedical Engineering
Study Costs in Singapore
Get the full financial picture before you apply. Select your degree level below.
International students who accept the MOE Tuition Grant pay heavily subsidized fees in return for a 3-year service bond in Singapore.
Scholarships for Singapore
Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
International graduates with excellent academic results applying for PhD studies
MOE Tuition Grant Scheme
All full-time international undergraduate students admitted to autonomous universities
Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarship
Outstanding international candidates admitted for doctoral research at NUS
ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
Citizens of ASEAN member nations admitted to undergraduate programs in Singapore
Language Requirements
English is the sole language of instruction. Applicants with their prior degree taught in English are routinely granted full test exemptions upon submitting an institutional medium-of-instruction letter.
Exemption Notice: Many universities waive English language requirements for students who completed prior education entirely in English, or for citizens of recognized English-speaking countries (e.g., USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand). Always confirm directly with each university and program.
Student Visa — Step by Step
Receive Formal University Offer
Accept your admission offer and obtain your registration code on the university admissions system.
University Applies on SOLAR
Your institution registers your Student Pass application on the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) SOLAR portal.
Submit eForm 16 on SOLAR
Log in to SOLAR, verify your particulars, upload your passport, and pay the S$30 application processing fee.
Receive In-Principle Approval (IPA)
ICA issues an official IPA letter within 10–14 days. The IPA acts as your entry visa to travel into Singapore.
Health Screening upon Arrival
Complete mandatory chest X-ray and HIV medical examination at an accredited Singapore clinic.
Collect Student Pass at ICA
Book an appointment at the ICA Building to complete fingerprint biometrics and receive your physical Student Pass.
Cost of Living by City
Monthly estimates in local currency. Actual costs vary with lifestyle and accommodation choices.
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