Country guideStudy in Singapore
Study options in Singapore, including universities, course pathways, intake guidance, and application support for international students.
Singapore at a glance
266 programsat 20 universities
- 95 bachelor's
- 84 master's
- 58 diploma
- 21 postgraduate diploma
- 5 postgraduate certificate
- 3 certificate
- Typical tuition
- SGD 9,592–SGD 44,258 per year
- Common intakes
- Major and minor intakes vary by university
Figures come from the programs listed on iAdmission and can change; confirm fees, intakes and visa rules with the university and official sources.
Universities in Singapore
National University of Singapore
Singapore
11 programs · from SGD 45,671/yr
Curtin Singapore
Singapore
14 programs · from SGD 13,516/yr
James Cook University
Singapore
12 programs · from SGD 33,354/yr
Singapore University of Technology and Design
SUTD Asia (), Singapore
9 programs · from SGD 54,500/yr
Technical University of Munich Asia
TUM Asia (), Singapore
7 programs · from SGD 17,985/yr
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Asia
Singapore
11 programs · from SGD 21,590/yr
SIM Global Education
Singapore
15 programs · from SGD 6,583/yr
S P Jain School of Global Management
Singapore
9 programs · from SGD 28,515/yr
Programs
Programs to consider in Singapore
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance
East Asia Institute of Management
Diploma9 monthsSGD 11,791
per year
Advanced Diploma in Animation
Raffles College of Higher Education
Bachelor's1.5 yearsSGD 38,150
per year
Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering
Nanyang Institute of Management
Bachelor's2 yearsSGD 12,317
per year
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Level 5)
Academies Australasia College
Diploma15 monthsSGD 4,800
per year
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology (Double Major)
Kaplan Higher Education Academy (KHEA)
Bachelor's3 yearsSGD 14,955
per year
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
James Cook University
Bachelor's2 yearsSGD 33,696
per year
Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)(Awarded by Edith Cowan University) (Year 2 Entry)
PSB Academy
Bachelor's16 monthsSGD 22,598
per year
Cambridge IGCSE (Grade 10)
One World International School
Bachelor's1 yearSGD 27,255
per year
Studying in Singapore: the essentials
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Why study in Singapore?
- Singapore gives international students access to 24 university options across 6 student locations.
- Students can compare programs by tuition, duration, intake timing, scholarship availability, and English language expectations.
- The iAdmission catalog helps families review universities, fees, documents, and application steps before submitting a profile.
- Program availability can be checked with a counsellor so students avoid applying to unsuitable or closed intakes.
Tuition fees in Singapore
SGD 9,592–SGD 44,258a year · 266 programs on iAdmission
- Final tuition is confirmed by the university offer letter, invoice, scholarship decision, and intake.
- Clinical, laboratory, aviation, design, and specialist programs can cost more than general business or humanities routes.
Cost of living in Singapore
- Living cost depends on the city, housing type, transport, insurance, food, and personal spending.
- Common student locations include campus, City, STEM Wing, Mountbatten, Punggol.
- Students should also budget for deposits, visa or residence fees, document translation, insurance, and travel.
Funding to ask about
- Merit-based awards
- Early application discounts
- University-specific scholarships
- Subject, faculty, or partner-funded reductions where available
Application documents
- Academic transcripts and completion certificates
- Valid passport
- Program-specific subject prerequisites
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter where required
- CV, portfolio, references, or interview for selected programs
English requirements
- English requirements vary by institution and program.
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, prior English-medium education, or internal university assessment may be accepted depending on the university.
- Healthcare, education, and regulated programs may require higher language scores or additional checks.
Intakes and deadlines
- Main and secondary intakes vary by university.
- Competitive programs should be started several months before the intended intake.
- Visa, residence, scholarship, and document legalization timelines should be included in the plan.
Student visa: the steps
- Receive a conditional or unconditional offer from the university
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit
- Prepare financial proof, academic documents, passport, insurance, and supporting forms
- Submit visa, residence, or entry documentation through the required official process
- Track the decision and prepare arrival, accommodation, and enrolment steps
Documents for the visa stage
- Passport
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma, degree certificate, or school completion certificate
- English language proof where required
- CV or resume
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter
- Recommendation letters, portfolio, or interview documents where required
- Financial documents for visa or residence processing
Working while you study in Singapore
- Part-time work options depend on visa conditions and local labour rules.
- Internships, placements, or work-integrated learning may be available in selected programs.
- Students should not rely on part-time income as the only way to pay tuition or living costs.
Student cities in Singapore
campus
1 university or campus
City, STEM Wing
1 university or campus
Mountbatten
1 university or campus
Punggol
1 university or campus
SUTD Asia ()
1 university or campus
TUM Asia ()
1 university or campus
Questions about studying in Singapore
How many universities are available in Singapore?
The iAdmission catalog currently lists 24 university options for Singapore. Availability can change by intake and program.
Can I apply to programs in Singapore through iAdmission?
You can shortlist programs, review published requirements, prepare documents, and submit an application request through iAdmission. The institution and official authorities make the final decisions.
Are scholarships available in Singapore?
Scholarship availability depends on the university, intake, program, academic profile, and deadlines. iAdmission can help identify suitable options before submission.