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The Lion City

Study in
Singapore.

Asian hub of excellence with globally ranked universities. Earn UK/Australia degrees at lower costs.
1-year Masters available. High employability. Free profile assessment.

CapitalSingapore

Population6.11 Million (mid-2025, Singstat)

Indian Pop.9% (~376,000 residents)

CurrencySingapore Dollar (S$)

IntakeAug (Primary) / Jan

SafetyWorld Class

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Complete guide for students

Universities, costs, intakes and the visa process — explained by EEC counsellors.

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Geography & Hubs

5 Regions. Endless Opportunities.

Central

Downtown Core, Orchard, Bukit Merah, Toa Payoh

West

Jurong East (2nd CBD), Jurong West, Choa Chu Kang

North

Woodlands (Regional Center), Yishun, Sembawang

North-East

Sengkang, Hougang, Punggol, Ang Mo Kio

East

Tampines (Regional Center), Bedok, Pasir Ris

Indian Community

Approx 376,000 resident Indians live in Singapore (9.0% of resident population per Singstat). You will find strong community support, Indian food, and temples.

Tamil

Official Lang

Safe

Rank #2 Global

University Landscape

Three categories of institutions.

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Singapore Univ of Technology & Design (SUTD)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore Univ of Social Sciences (SUSS)

University of the Arts Singapore (UAS)

(Alliance of LASALLE & NAFA)

Entry Requirements

Public vs Private Criteria.

Academic Criteria

Criteria	Public (AUs)	Private (PEIs)
UG Score	90% - 98%	60% - 75%
PG CGPA	8.0+	2.5+
Backlogs	Zero	Accepted

English Test Scores

IELTS

Public: 6.5 | Pvt: 6.0

Duolingo

Public: No | Pvt: 100+

MOI Accepted by many Private Unis.

Interview Process

Secondary Check

Interviews are rarely a "substitute" for scores. They are a secondary check.
AUs (SUTD, SMU, SIT): Strict interview to assess logic and communication.
PEIs: Basic interview to verify intent.

Intakes

Primary

August

Secondary

January

*Apply by March for Aug intake.

ICA STP e-Service Visa Process

Student's Pass Application Guide.

Offer Letter

Receive Letter of Acceptance.

STP e-Service Registration

Uni registers you in ICA Student's Pass e-Service. Get App Ref Number.

eForm 16

IPA Letter

In-Principle Approval issued in 1-2 weeks. This is your Entry Visa.

Medical

HIV/TB Check in India (ICA Format) or Singapore.

Travel & Arrival

Enter SG. Complete Medical (if pending).

Student Pass Issuance

Visit ICA. Pay S$90 (S$60 Pass + S$30 Multiple-Journey Visa). Biometrics. Get Digital Card. Total: S$135 with visa.

eForm 16 is Mandatory Processing: 2-4 Weeks

Costs & Funds

Tuition & Living Breakdown.

Tuition Fees

Autonomous (With TG)

3-Year Service Bond req.

S$19k - S$25k₹13L - ₹17L

Autonomous (No Grant)

Full Fee / No Bond

S$38k - S$63k₹27L - ₹44L

Private Unis (PEIs)

Affordable

S$15k - S$25k₹11L - ₹18L

MBA / Law

Premium

S$60k - S$90k₹42L - ₹64L

Monthly Living Cost

Rent (Shared HDB Room)S$650 – S$1,200

Utilities (Elec/Water)S$40 – S$80

WiFi & MobileS$30 – S$50

Groceries (Home Cook)S$200 – S$350

Transport (MRT/Bus)S$80 – S$150

Total MonthlyS$1,200 – S$2,500

Pre-Departure Costs

Uni Application Fee₹1,500 - ₹7,100

Visa Application (ICA STP e-Service)₹2,800

Pass Issuance (S$60 + S$30 MJV)₹5,600

Medical (India)₹3,000 - ₹5,000

Air Ticket₹8,000 - ₹22,000

Funds to Show for Visa

Total = [1st Year Tuition] + [~S$12,000 Living].
Safe Estimate: S$30,000 - S$45,000 (Approx ₹20-30 Lakhs). Must be Liquid (FD/Savings).

Work Rights & PR

Public vs Private Rules.

AUTONOMOUS

Public Universities

Part-Time: Up to 16 hrs/week during term (TG-eligible undergrads at the 6 Autonomous Universities: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS).
Vacation: Unlimited hours during scheduled vacation.
Post Study: LTVP up to 1 year to find employment.
PR Pathway: Eligible via EP/S-Pass route.

PRIVATE

Private Institutes

Part-Time: NOT ALLOWED. (Deportation risk).
Exception: Only allowed if Internship is compulsory.
Post Study: Short Term Visit Pass (30-90 Days).

PR Pathway (PTS Scheme)

Step 1: Graduate & Get Job (S-Pass ≥ S$3,300/mo or EP ≥ S$5,600/mo + COMPASS).
Step 2: Work for 6 months - 2 years.
Step 3: Apply for PR via ICA (Salary, Age, Qualifications).

Spouse Rules

Student Stage: Generally NO.
Work Stage: EP/S-Pass holder can sponsor Spouse (Dependant's Pass) only if fixed monthly salary ≥ S$6,000.

Industries

Where can you work?

Banking & Finance

DBS, OCBC, UOB

Technology

Grab, Sea (Shopee), Razer, Google

Aviation/Logistics

Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport, PSA

Biomedical

Pharma hubs in Tuas (Pfizer, GSK)

Telecomm

Singtel, StarHub

Retail & F&B

BreadTalk, Charles & Keith, TWG Tea

FAQs

Common questions about Singapore.

It depends on your university. Public (Autonomous) students can work 16 hours/week. Private Institute students are generally NOT allowed to work part-time. Illegal working can lead to deportation.

If you scored high in English (90%+) in CBSE/ISC 12th, Public Unis may waive IELTS. Private Unis are flexible and often accept an MOI Letter from your school confirming English medium study.

International students in Autonomous Universities can pay subsidized fees (approx 50% less) if they sign a bond to work in a Singapore-registered company for 3 years after graduation.

The 'PTS Scheme' (Professionals/Technical/Skilled) is the main route. Graduate -> Get Job (S-Pass/EP) -> Work for 6mo-2yrs -> Apply for PR. It is a holistic selection process, not points-based.

Generally NO during studies. Only PhD/Research students at Public Unis might get sponsorship. After graduation, you need to earn S$6,000/month on an Employment Pass to sponsor a Dependant's Pass.

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