Why Study in Singapore?
Close to Indonesia
Just a 2-hour flight from Jakarta, making it easy to visit home
Career Opportunities
Strong job market with connections to multinational companies in Asia
Multicultural Hub
Diverse population with significant Chinese, Malay, and Indian communities
Affordable Private Education
Lower tuition than Australia/UK with same degree recognition
Our Partner Institutions
Explore our partner private institutions in Singapore offering internationally recognized degrees
Curtin Singapore
Curtin University #183 World (QS)
Australian university campus in Singapore offering quality degrees at lower costs.
James Cook University (JCU) Singapore
JCU #461 World (QS)
Australia's first university to establish a campus in Singapore, offering identical degrees.
PSB Academy
Partner: Coventry, La Trobe, Newcastle
One of Singapore's largest private institutions, partnered with top Australian and UK universities.
Raffles Design Institute
Top Design School in Asia
Premier design institution with industry-connected programs and creative studios.
Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
Est. 1956 - Oldest PEI
Singapore's oldest not-for-profit professional institute with university partners worldwide.
Kaplan Singapore
Partner: Murdoch, UCD, Northumbria
Part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world's largest education providers, offering diverse pathways.
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
Partner: UOL, Birmingham, RMIT
Singapore's largest private education institution with over 18,000 students and global university partners.
ERC Institute
Partner: Greenwich, Wolverhampton
Offers affordable pathways to UK university degrees in the heart of Singapore.
Dimensions International College
EduTrust Certified
Focused on hospitality and business education with practical training opportunities.
Nanyang Institute of Management
EduTrust Certified
Offers diploma and degree programs with strong industry connections in Singapore.
Cost of Living in Singapore
Select a city and budget level to estimate your monthly and yearly expenses as an international student.
Monthly Living Cost
$2,180
$1,290 – $3,070 range
Yearly Living Cost
$26,160
$15,480 – $36,840 range
Total Yearly (incl. Tuition)
$42,660
$23,480 – $61,840 range
* Estimates are based on average student spending in Singapore City. Actual costs may vary depending on lifestyle, accommodation type, and personal preferences. All amounts shown in USD.
Scholarships Available
- ASEAN Scholarships
- Institution-specific merit scholarships
- Early bird discounts
- Sibling discounts
Visa Information
Student's Pass required. Apply through ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority). Processing time: 2-4 weeks.
Intake Periods
- January
- April/May
- July/August
- October (varies by institution)
Entry Requirements
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