About Singapore

Singapore is a modern, safe, and highly developed island nation in Southeast Asia. Known for its world-class education, clean environment, and multicultural society, Singapore is a top choice for international students. English is widely spoken, and its education system ranks among the best globally.

Languages Spoken
  • English (primary language for education and business)
  • Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil are also official languages
Weather
  • Tropical climate with warm and humid weather all year
  • Temperatures usually range between 25°C to 32°C
  • Frequent rain showers and no distinct seasons
Main Cities
  • Singapore City — As a city-state, all major universities, industries, and student amenities are centrally located

Main Economic Pillars

Finance and Banking
Technology and Innovation
Trade and Logistics
Tourism and Hospitality
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

Popular Institutions in Singapore

National University of Singapore (NUS)
PSB Academy
DIMENSIONS International College
International Management Sports College (IMSC)
SISH Institute
TEG International College
TMC Institute
STEI Institute
ICASTEC
CSM Academy
Birmingham Academy
All Spice Institute
Acetek
GSTM
ERC Institute
James Cook University Singapore

Popular Study Programmes

Business & Management

Hospitality & Tourism

Information Technology

Engineering

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Retail Management

Programme Requirements

For Diploma: 10th Grade Completion (Minimum 50–60%)
For Advance Diploma/Higher Diploma: 12th Grade Completion (Minimum 50–60%)
For Master’s: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

English Proficiency: Most Institutions in Singapore don’t require English proficiency Test (Without IELTS and PTE). Some universities conduct their own English placement tests for admission.

Average Annual Tuition Fee

Diploma Programmes: SGD 5,000 — 6,500
Bachelor’s Degrees: SGD 7,500 — 15,000
Master’s Degrees: SGD 16,500 — 30,000

Intakes

Major Intakes: January, April, July, October
(Some private institutions offer rolling intakes throughout the year)

Part-Time Job Opportunities

  • Usually, students from PEI’s are not allowed to do part time work in Singapore
  • However, few programmes come with paid internship
  • Students can earn SGD 600 to SGD 1200 per month during their internships

Career Prospects After Studies

  • Singapore’s strong economy offers post-study employment options in Hospitality, Retail, banking, IT, healthcare, engineering
  • Graduates from recognized institutions may apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) or Employment Pass for work opportunities
  • Many multinational companies have offices in Singapore, providing excellent exposure and job growth

Documents Required | Processing Time: 20-25 Days

Passport Front and Back, out of country travelling details with stamping pages

Academic Documents (10th, 12th, Graduation and any other marksheet and certificate)

Digital Photo in high resolution — 45mm X 35mm (white background) 80% face (suit or blazer format)

Applicant’s Religion, Marital Status and Family details

Birth certificate or DoB Affidavit

Bank Balance Certificate or statement (minimum SGD 16000)

Work Experience/ Gap Justifications (if required)

Student Affidavit with Rules of OJT

Signed offer letter

Signed Application Forms, Form E16 and V36