Singapore

Singapore University Key Facts and Unique Aspects

Singapore

• Information on studying in Singapore by MOE Singapore.
• The Ministry provides a solid overview of their Six Autonomous Universities here.

• Search for courses in Singapore.
• Not sure what you want to study? Try this tool which allows you to enter you primary courses (it is designed for A-Levels, but you can put in your three Higher Levels for IB or Advanced Placement courses).

Key Points:

• Tuition Fess are 10% higher for Non Citizens, but still heavily subsidised. Singapore Permanent Residents and International Students paying subsidised fees must take up the tuition grant and sign a Tuition Grant Deed, which will require them to work in Singapore-registered companies for three years upon graduation. At SMU, for example,
  • Singaporeans pay S$11,300
  • Permanent residents pay S$15,800
  • International students with a subsidy pay S$24,100
  • International students with no subsidies pay S$42,970
• With permission of the university, you can work part time while studying.
• The number of international students may be capped at each university. At Nanyang, for example, it is 18%.
• Advanced placement recognition policy varies considerably by institution. Check the Collegeboard AP website for specific details. 

• Direct Entry into your major: 

• Not sure what you want to study? Try this tool which allows you to enter you primary courses (it is designed for A-Levels, but you can put in your three Higher Levels for IB or Advanced Placement courses).
• Looking for a deeper exploration of career possibilities? Career Explorer offers one of the most comprehensive and interesting set of reports after answer questions for about 30 Minutes. And it is completely free.
• Bridge U’s Guide to Study in Singapore

• Entry Qualifications

• Competitive programs require specific
• US High School diploma: Minimum matriculation is award of High School Diploma. To attain a score over 400 applicants must present additional examinations. SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate standalone subjects and third level can be taken into account. Generally, to attain scores in excess AP/IB or third level is required.
• Download NACAC’s Guide to Applying to

Cool Country facts

• Purchasing power: 82.3 –Consider the US as 100; a score of 80 means it is 20% less expensive than living in the USA
• Happiness Index Rank: 16 in the world!
• Quality of life: 154 (average is 140 across the globe)
• Rainbow Index: 53% LGBTI equality & human rights (average is 68 in Europe)
• US NEWS Best Countries: Rank 23
• Prosperity Index: 11th in the world.
• Learn more through Beyond the States Profile and Educations’ Country Guide

Application Process

• Apply directly through each university.
• Typicaly applications open late fall (November), close in February, but decisions are not released until the exams results come out–July for IB.

Application timeline:

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Tuition fees:

• Average Tuition fees (in US Dollars/year):
  • Citizens: $XXX
  • International students: $XXXX
• Examples for international students

Research Links

Unique aspects

AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITIES

Polytechnics

Arts and  Fine Arts Education