Explore Singapore
Study in Singapore.
Picture a green, modern city at the crossroads of Asia. Explore Singapore through the programmes and campus life that suit you.
At a glance
Studying in Singapore, at a glance.
Main intakes
Mainly August
Bachelor’s degree
3 to 4 years
Master’s degree
1 to 2 years
Teaching language
English
Tuition (indicative)
Depends on the Tuition Grant
Autonomous universities publish subsidised fees for students who accept the MOE Tuition Grant, which requires working in Singapore for three years after graduating. Unsubsidised fees are much higher.
Living costs (indicative)
Published by each university
Universities publish estimated living costs; housing is the largest item.
General guidance, reviewed in November 2026 against official and published sources. Fees, living-cost figures and requirements change and differ by institution and course, so always confirm with the institution and official sources such as Ministry of Education Singapore before making decisions.
Why Singapore
What draws students to Singapore.
A regional hub
A centre for finance, technology and trade in Asia.
English-speaking
English is the main language of teaching and business.
Safe and efficient
Excellent public transport and a very safe city.
Study opportunities
Subject areas with a wide choice of programmes.
Singapore has six autonomous universities, plus private institutions and foreign branch campuses. Start with what you want to learn, then check each course’s modules, teaching approach and entry requirements.
- Engineering
- Computing and data science
- Business and finance
- Life sciences
- Design and architecture
- Social sciences
Where to study
Examples of well-known institutions in Singapore.
In no particular order. These are examples to start your research, not rankings or recommendations, and many other excellent institutions exist.
National University of Singapore
- City
- Singapore
- Type
- Autonomous university
Nanyang Technological University
- City
- Singapore
- Type
- Autonomous university
Singapore Management University
- City
- Singapore
- Type
- Autonomous university
Singapore University of Technology and Design
- City
- Singapore
- Type
- Autonomous university
Singapore Institute of Technology
- City
- Singapore
- Type
- Autonomous university
Singapore University of Social Sciences
- City
- Singapore
- Type
- Autonomous university
Check programmes, entry requirements and fees on each institution’s official website.
Admission requirements
What applications usually ask for.
Requirements are set by each institution and course. Use this as a starting checklist, then follow the official course page.
Most applications
- Academic transcripts and certificates from your previous study.
- Evidence of your proficiency in the language of instruction.
- A personal statement or statement of purpose, written in your own words.
- One or two academic or professional references.
- A CV, particularly for postgraduate applications.
- A valid passport.
Specific to Singapore
- Apply directly to each university.
- Admission is competitive; some programmes hold interviews or tests.
- Check the Tuition Grant conditions before you accept an offer.
Scholarships
Scholarships worth researching.
Public information only. Eligibility, deadlines and amounts are set by each provider; WINAR does not provide or arrange funding.
MOE Tuition Grant
A Singapore Government subsidy on tuition, with a three-year work obligation in Singapore.
University scholarships
Universities offer merit scholarships, and some are for specific nationalities, such as ASEAN scholarships.
Student life
Everyday life in Singapore.
City living
Compact and well-connected, with food from across Asia.
Climate
Hot and humid all year.
Housing
On-campus housing is limited; plan early.
Visas and immigration
Visa and immigration rules are set by the government of Singapore and change regularly. WINAR does not provide immigration advice or services. Read the official guidance published by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (Student’s Pass), and speak to a suitably qualified and regulated adviser if you need advice on your own circumstances.
Questions, answered plainly
Questions about studying in Singapore.
What would your Singapore chapter need?
Discuss your study goals, the information still to verify and possible next steps with WINAR. Support scope and destination coverage are subject to confirmation.