Study in Singapore

Universities

List of Public Universities / Colleges in Singapore

• National University of Singapore
• Nanyang Technological University
• Singapore University of Technology and Design
• Singapore Management University
• James Cook University – Singapore
• Singapore Institute of Technology

List of Private Education Institutions (PEIs) in Singapore

• Nanyang Institute of Management
• Singapore Institute of Management
• Management Development Institute of Singapore
• Amity Global Institute
• EASB East Asia Institute of Management
• ERC Institute (ERCI)
• James Cook University (JCU)
• PSB Academy

International Universities in Collaboration with Singapore Universities

• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
• Stanford University
• Cornell University
• Duke University
• John Hopkins

Polytechnics in Singapore

• Singapore Polytechnic
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic
• Temasek Polytechnic
• Nanyang Polytechnic
• Republic Polytechnic

Scholarships

The Government of Singapore and Universities in Singapore offer scholarships for international students to get admissions and study in Singapore institutions. The best part is that Singapore offers international students a high probability of in-country employment after graduation.

Here are the top five scholarships for Indians to study in Singapore:

Name of the Scholarships	Eligibility	Type of Scholarship
Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships At National University Of Singapore (NUS)	Candidates who are seeking admission to PhD in National University of Singapore (NUS)	Approx. S$ 3,300 per month
INSEAD-Syngenta MBA Scholarships For Developing Country Leaders	Students who are aiming for admission to MBA at INSEAD of both France and Singapore campuses	€22,500 per year
Singapore International Graduate Award	Candidates, with excellent academic grades, aiming to pursue PhD programs in science and engineering	financial assistance for up to four years.
Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship from NUS	Students from Asian countries pursuing undergraduate courses in the field of computers, engineering or science (excluding pharmacy).	Along with tuition fee, it also covers living expenses, accommodation and air tickets
Singapore Millennium Foundation Scholarship	Only to PhD Candidates who aim to take up the doctoral course in engineering, environmental science, physical & material sciences, renewable resources & water, and life sciences	Approx. S$4,000 per month for up to four years

Career Opportunities

Part time Jobs:

International students on a Student Pass in Singapore are eligible to work part-time for about 16 hours a week during term and for unlimited hours during vacation, provided:

• They are a registered full-time student in one of the approved institutions
• They hold a valid Student Pass issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

However, unlike other countries, Singapore does not allow you to take up any work. Universities in Singapore have internships that are related to the course you are planning to study. A student can only opt for these related internships. Also, most of the universities have partnerships with industrial houses which would provide the students with a part-time working opportunity.

Important Note: Students studying in the university/ institution which is not on the list of approved institutions are not eligible to work part-time or full-time both during the term and/ or vacation.

Work Opportunities

Even though Singapore is geographically small, there are a lot of jobs available for international students. As per the Government of Singapore, the following industries are currently booming in the country – Manufacturing, Construction, Tourism and Retail, Healthcare and Finance Information Communications and Digital Media. Most Singaporean universities have a separate department called ‘Careers Services’ to help students who are seeking part – time or full – time employment.

Singapore Study Visa Requirements

• International student application form
• Passport
• One Passport size photo (less than 6 months old)
• Visa application fee
• Bank Statements – ORIGINAL for the last 28 days from all sponsors
• Transcripts (Mark sheets -from 10th class till the last degree obtained)
• Affidavit of Support to be given by the sponsor on Rs.20 stamp paper (non-judicial)
• Work experience certificate
• Fixed Deposit Receipts (if necessary)
• Bank loan sanction letter (if necessary)

Applicants are encouraged to apply at least 2 months before the commencement of the course.

If the required documents are not in the English language, officially translated versions, as well as copies in the original language, are required.

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