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Study In Singapore : A Guide For International Student

Why Study In Singapore?

Singapore is considered to have one of the best education systems in the world. Getting an education Singapore is a ticket to a brighter future. Singapore offers high-quality education to students at very reasonable fees. Courses in hospitality, business and tour & travel are top-rated among International students. The high standard of quality in the overall provision of education services of Private Education Institutions (PEIs) is due to EduTrust, a quality assurance scheme administered by CPE in Singapore. 

Types of Institutes in Singapore

Universities: Singapore has its 6 Universities offering UG to PG degree programs. 

National University of Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore Management University
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Singapore Institute of Technology
Singapore University of Social Science

Polytechnics: Singapore has 5 polytechnics which offer board-based training for students inclined towards practice-oriented studies at the diploma level. 

Private Education Organizations: There are more than 300 private Educational Institutions in Singapore. Most of them have accreditation with renowned international universities from countries such as Australia, UK, Canada and USA. 

Cost Of Living In Singapore

ParticularsExpenses in S$ (Per Month)
AccommodationS$ 300 - 500
FoodS$ 150 - 300
TransportationApprox. S$ 80
TelecommunicationS$ 30
Overall Monthly Expenses - Total Approx. S$ 500 - 800

Documents Required For Admission

Application form duly filled and signed.
Non-refundable application fees (to be paid with the application).
Photocopy of passport's bio pages.
All educational marksheets and certificates.
Statement of Purpose
Updated CV / Resume

Documents Required for Student Pass (Visa)

Passport sized photograph in white background.
ICA-IMM16 Form: applicant's signature must match with passport.
ICA-V36 Form: To declare all applicant's educational and working history. To submit all supporting documents. all gaps to be filled.
Applicant's Passport: Expiry date must be more than 6 months.
All supporting documents in foreign languages Must be officially translated into English.
Applicant's Birth Certificate: Both parent's names & applicant's name must be spelt exactly the same as the names shown in applicant's passport.
Affidavit of Name (if applicant's name in Birth Certificate differs with passport).
Applicant's Marriage Certificates (if married).
Applicant's / Parent's bank statements.
One day old funds will also be sufficient and bank documents must not be issued more than 3 months before.

Singapore Student Pass (Visa) - Process

Student must submit full documents preferably 4 weeks before course commencement date.
University / college will lodge student pass application electronically with ICA (Immigration & Checkpoint Authority).
It will take 3-4 weeks to process student pass application.
Once application is successful ICA issues approval letter.
After receiving approval letter student has to pay 1st instalment of tuition fees.
After receiving payment University will issue IPA letter.
University generally allows one week extension in case of delay in Visa.
IPA letter is valid for 10-15 days.
The student can book his/her flight ticket and reach Singapore on the basis of IPA.
After reaching Singapore, the student needs to do medical checkup. The student can do the same from India or from Singapore.
After submitting the medical checkup report along with all the original documents to ICA, ICA will issue student pass.

Accepted Funds & Finances for Student Pass Application

  • Bank Statement
  • Loan Approval Letter
  • Fixed Deposits
  • Bank Balance Certificates (Saving A/C). Funds to be shown: tuition fees + living expenses for 1 year.
  • Average living expenses per month + S$ 700
  • Generally, parents and siblings are the only acceptable sponsors for financial purposes. Some private institutions are flexible regarding acceptable sponsors.

Work In Singapore

International students are normally not allowed to work part-time during their studies. However, they can apply for a work permit after their studies are completed and if they have found a job. 

In case, student is enrolled in a course that has a built-in internship, then student can work during that time, upon approval from MOM for the same. 

Top Courses To Study In Singapore

  • Hospitality Management
  • Business Management
  • Tourism Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Information Technology
  • MBA

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