STUDY IN SINGAPORE

Admission

Visa Process

Financial Aids

Universities List

Living Cost

Singapore is a thriving independent city-state located just off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Since gaining independence from Malaysia in 1965, it has risen to become the business and financial center of Southeast Asia. Singapore's recent history is marked by rapid economic development, the likes of which have not been seen or experienced by any other city-state in the world. In addition to international banking, It has also become a major tourist destination for people throughout the region and beyond. 

Singapore is emerging as a popular destination to study among the international students. In today's relentlessly innovating global economy, knowledge is not pursued in isolation. It is advanced by the global community of scholars and knowledge workers operating at the forefront of ideas. Singapore emphasizes on all these aspects and provide very productive and competitive education especially in the field of information technology and and managements with good value for money by offering internationally recognized degrees at affordable costs.

Process to obtain Singaporean Student Visa for international students To acquire an extension, the immigration authorities in Singapore should be contacted. The price of the extension is subject to the immigration officer’s discretion.

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond date of departure required by all.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at High Commission or Embassy).
Application requirements:
1. Valid passport.
2. Valid travel documents including an onward or return ticket.
3. Sufficient funds.
4. Two passport-size photos.
5. Form or letter from college/university in Singapore.
6. Three completed application forms.
7. Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing through or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of arriving in Singapore.
8. Local sponsor’s ID card, with photocopy, except for those in Institutes of Higher Learning.
9. Birth certificate.
10. Certified copies of highest educational certificates and results.

Visa, Social Visit Pass (short-or long-term; S$20), Professional Visit Pass, Student Pass and Transit. Application packs with instructions and prevailing visa costs at the time of application are obtainable from the High Commission.

Scholarships and Financial aid available for International Students in Singapore

To support your studies in Singapore many grants and scholarships are available from different organizations. These grants and scholarships can support you financially. Some of the grants and scholarships are:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) DUO FELLOWSHIP

This fellowship is offered by Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs once a year. It is meant for students applying for exchange with partner universities in ASEM countries. For a list of countries and more information, please refer to www.mfa.gov.sg Please take note that Norway and Switzerland are not ASEM member countries.
The SMU DUO application is ONCE a year and will be open on 15 January 2005 and close on 13 March 2005 for both incoming and outgoing students. You can download your application form from http://www.mfa.gov.sg/duo/. Please submit your application personally or by airmail to SMU Office of International Relations (OIR) by the deadline. All SMU outgoing applicants need to show your original certificates for verification by OIR when you apply.
You will be notified of the application result at the end of May or early June. If you are successful in your application, DUO Fellowship will be credited into your account in two sums, one before you start your exchange studies and another during your exchange studies in a host country. The details of which will be stated in the letter sent by MFA in June.

You will need following documents to apply for this fellowship:
1. DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award Application Form (available at http://www.mfa.gov.sg/duo/)
2. Short essay of no more than 500 words about your interest in this award
3. Certified copies of your educational certificates
4. Your latest university academic transcript
5. Certified copies of academic and financial awards in the last 3 years
6. Certified copies of your immediate family members’ latest Notice of Assessment from Singapore Inland Revenue Authority (for SMU outgoing students only). You can also submit your family member's pay slip or CPF statement as other supporting documents, but they should not serve as replacement for Notice of Assessment.
7. Certified copies co-curricular activities if any
8. Passport or IC copies

HK$5,000 (Approx. S$1,000) is awarded base on financial needs.

Citibank Study Abroad Loan

The Citibank Study Abroad Loan with a quantum of up to S$10,000 is available to full-time SMU undergraduates. The loan is interest-bearing. However, during the student's course of study with SMU, interest will be paid by SMU. Repayment of the loan can be made by equal monthly installments one month after graduation date. Please click here for application form, eligibility criteria and further details.

Deloitte & Touche International Exchange Scholarship

Deloitte & Touche has setup an Exchange Scholarship Fund to assist needy local full-time BAcc students to fulfill their wishes of participating in an exchange programme overseas. Three scholarships are awarded annually, each valued at S$4,000.
Other Overseas (Non-Exchange) Programme Financial Aid
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) Singapore Foundation Scholarship
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) Singapore Foundation offers a one-year, fully sponsored, no-bond scholarship to Waseda University for a year. For more information and application form, please visit http://www.jcci.org.sg/.

Living Cost for International Students in Singapore
In Singapore, monthly expenses for international student is estimated to be around Singaporean Dollar S$875-S$1450 excluding universities or colleges charges.

In a month students will need around S$225-S$400 for their meals which will be available in the university canteen and food centers. For accommodation, students will have to spend around S$ 225-S$400. For traveling from one place to another in vehicle, it will cost around S$100-S$150 (it is for a locally used transportation services only). The optional expenses for stationery, toiletries, laundry, recreation, etc will be S$300-S$500.