Study in Singapore
Study in Singapore: NUS, NTU, Tuition Grant & Student Pass
How to study in Singapore — applying to NUS, NTU and SMU, the MOE Tuition Grant and service bond, the Student Pass, costs, scholarships, work rules and student life.
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Tests this hub covers
IELTS
British Council / IDP IELTS / Cambridge University Press & Assessment · Year-round (test dates and session times vary by test centre)
TOEFL iBT
ETS (Educational Testing Service) · Offered more than 170 times a year at test centres (Home Edition: 24 hours a day, 4 days a week)
GRE
ETS (Educational Testing Service) · Year-round, 365 days a year (once every 21 days, up to 5 times in any rolling 12 months)
GMAT Focus
GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) · Appointments 7 days a week (test centres in opening hours, online around the clock where offered); up to 5 attempts in any rolling 12 months, at least 16 days apart
What this hub covers
- How to Study in Singapore from India: Complete GuideWhy students from India choose Singapore · Step 1 — Choose your university and course · Step 2 — Check requirements and sit any tests
- NUS vs NTU: How to ChooseTwo of Asia's leading universities · Academic strengths and programmes · Campus, size and student experience
- Singapore University Admission Requirements ExplainedHow admission works in Singapore · Academic requirements · English-language requirements
- MOE Tuition Grant & Service Bond ExplainedWhat the MOE Tuition Grant is · The service obligation (the bond) · What it covers — and what it doesn't
- Student Pass for Singapore: A GuideWhat the Student's Pass is · Who needs one, and eligibility · How the application works — SOLAR
- Cost of Studying in SingaporeWhat the total cost is made of · Tuition fees: with and without the MOE Tuition Grant · Living costs in Singapore
- Scholarships for International Students in SingaporeHow funding for international students works · The MOE Tuition Grant (a subsidy, not a scholarship) · Government and regional scholarship schemes
- Part-Time Work Rules for Students in SingaporeCan international students work in Singapore? · Who is eligible to work · Term-time and vacation limits
- Singapore Management University (SMU) Admission GuideAbout SMU and its teaching model · Schools and programmes · Admission requirements
- Polytechnics vs Universities in SingaporeTwo distinct post-secondary routes · What polytechnics offer · What universities offer
- Student Life & Accommodation in SingaporeOn-campus or off-campus? Your two main options · University-managed housing · Renting on the private market
- Popular Courses & Fields to Study in SingaporeHow to think about the "best" course for you · Business, accountancy and finance · Computing, AI and data science
- Post-Study Work & Staying in Singapore After GraduationThere is no automatic post-study work visa · The Employment Pass (EP) route · The S Pass and other work routes
- Master's & MBA in Singapore: A GuideTaught vs research master's degrees · Where to study: the main options · The MBA in Singapore
Guides for East & Southeast Asia
14 of 14 guides in this hub are for East & Southeast Asia.
Singapore University Admission Requirements Explained
What Singapore's universities look for: academic qualifications, English proficiency, standardised tests and application windows for NUS, NTU, SMU and more.
Read guideSingapore Management University (SMU) Admission Guide
How to apply to Singapore Management University (SMU) — its seminar-style model, schools, entry requirements, English tests and application steps, with official links.
Read guideNUS vs NTU: How to Choose
Choosing between NUS and NTU: how the two universities compare on strengths, campus, programmes and admissions, and how to decide.
Read guidePolytechnics vs Universities in Singapore
Polytechnics vs universities in Singapore — diploma and degree routes, articulation pathways, and who each suits, with links to the official sources.
Read guideHow to Study in Singapore from India: Complete Guide
Studying in Singapore from India: choosing NUS, NTU or SMU, applying direct, tests, tuition, the MOE grant and Student's Pass.
Read guideStudent Pass for Singapore: A Guide
How the Student's Pass for Singapore works: who needs it, how to apply through ICA's SOLAR system, the documents required, and the formalities on arrival.
Read guideCost of Studying in Singapore
Understand the cost of studying in Singapore — tuition with and without the MOE Tuition Grant, high living costs, and how to verify current figures officially.
Read guidePart-Time Work Rules for Students in Singapore
Part-time work rules for international students in Singapore — who is eligible, term-time and vacation limits, and where to verify the official MOM and ICA rules.
Read guideStudent Life & Accommodation in Singapore
Student life in Singapore: on-campus halls versus private housing, cost of living, transport and campus safety — verify all figures officially.
Read guidePopular Courses & Fields to Study in Singapore
Explore popular fields to study in Singapore — business and finance, computing and AI, engineering and sciences — and where to confirm programme details on official university sites.
Read guideMaster's & MBA in Singapore: A Guide
Master's and MBA study in Singapore — taught versus research degrees, MBA options at NUS, NTU, SMU and INSEAD, tests and how to verify deadlines.
Read guideMOE Tuition Grant & Service Bond Explained
How the MOE Tuition Grant lowers university tuition for international students in Singapore in exchange for a three-year service bond, and what it involves.
Read guideScholarships for International Students in Singapore
A secular guide to scholarships and funding for international students in Singapore — university awards, government schemes, the Tuition Grant and avoiding scams.
Read guideStudying in East & Southeast Asia
Continue exploring East & Southeast Asia
Universities, entrance tests, costs and visa facts for East & Southeast Asia — all in one place, each linked to its official source.
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