Study in Singapore

Asia's education and business hub

Close to India, safe and globally connected, Singapore is home to two of Asia's highest-ranked universities.

Avg. tuition: ₹12–35 L / year (approx.)
Living cost: ₹10–14 L / year (approx.)
Intakes: August, January
Post-study work: Long-Term Visit Pass to look for work, then an Employment Pass
Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Language: English

Studying in Singapore: overview

Close to India, safe and globally connected, Singapore is home to two of Asia's highest-ranked universities.

Popular intakes	August, January
Average tuition	₹12–35 L / year (approx.)
Living cost	₹10–14 L / year (approx.)
Exams accepted	IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, SAT
Post-study work	Long-Term Visit Pass to look for work, then an Employment Pass
Universities listed	2

Why study in Singapore?

NUS and NTU rank among the top universities in Asia
Four-hour flight from major Indian cities
Strong finance and technology job market
Safe, clean and English-speaking

Top universities in Singapore

Sorted by world ranking. Tuition is indicative per year for international students.

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National University of Singapore (NUS)

Singapore, Singapore

World rank

#8 QS 2025

Tuition

₹20–35 L / year (approx.)

Computer Science Business Analytics Engineering MBA

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Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Singapore, Singapore

World rank

#15 QS 2025

Tuition

₹18–30 L / year (approx.)

Engineering Business Computer Science Communication

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Popular courses in Singapore

MSc in Computer Science MSc in Business Analytics MBA MSc in Finance BEng in Engineering

Cost of studying in Singapore

Tuition fee

₹12–35 L / year (approx.)

Depends on the university, course level and subject. STEM and MBA programmes usually cost more.

Living expenses

₹10–14 L / year (approx.)

Rent, food, transport, health insurance and personal costs. Big cities cost more.

Figures are indicative and converted to Indian rupees; exchange rates and fees change every year.

Exams required to study in Singapore

IELTS IELTS Academic English proficiency · Score Band 0–9 TOEFL TOEFL iBT English proficiency · Score 0–120 GRE GRE General Test Graduate admissions · Score 260–340 (Verbal + Quant) GMAT GMAT Focus Edition Business school admissions · Score 205–805 SAT SAT Undergraduate admissions · Score 400–1600

Singapore student visa

Student's Pass, applied for through the ICA SOLAR system after you receive an offer.

Work after study: Long-Term Visit Pass to look for work, then an Employment Pass

Scholarships to study in Singapore

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
ASEAN and university scholarships
MOE Tuition Grant (with a work bond)

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Tuition is around ₹12–35 L / year (approx.), with living costs of about ₹10–14 L / year (approx.). Costs vary by university, course and city.

The main intakes are August, January. Start your application 8–12 months before the intake you want.

Universities in Singapore commonly accept IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, SAT. The exact tests and scores depend on your course and university.

Long-Term Visit Pass to look for work, then an Employment Pass. Rules change from time to time, so check the latest immigration guidance.

Student's Pass, applied for through the ICA SOLAR system after you receive an offer.

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