Study abroad · Singapore
Study in Singapore from India: courses, costs, scholarships and post-study work
- Intakes
- January, April, July, October at private institutions
- Tuition
- SGD 20,000–40,000 a year at private institutions
- Post-study
- 1-year Long-Term Visit Pass to job-hunt; Employment Pass needs SGD 5,600+ salary
- Figures verified
- Sept 2026
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Asia's business and logistics capital, with short diploma-to-degree pathways and strong hospitality schools. Safe, close to home, and a springboard to the wider region.
IntakesJanuary, April, July, October at private institutions
TuitionSGD 20,000–40,000 a year at private institutions
Post-study1-year Long-Term Visit Pass to job-hunt; Employment Pass needs SGD 5,600+ salary
Part-time work16 hrs/week at approved institutions only
EnglishIELTS 6.0–6.5
What to study here
Courses in demand, ranked by outcome
- 01
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Diploma · BScMarina Bay Sands, Changi and the hotel groups hire graduates.
- 02
Business, Finance & FinTech
BBA · MScAsia's financial centre.
- 03
Logistics & Supply Chain
BSc · MScThe world's busiest transhipment port.
- 04
Computer Science & Data Analytics
BSc · MScGovernment-backed digital economy.
- 05
Engineering
BEngThrough the public universities, with the tuition grant.
- 06
Culinary Arts
DiplomaAt-Sunrice and SHATEC; leads to kitchen roles regionally.
After the degree
1-year Long-Term Visit Pass to job-hunt; Employment Pass needs SGD 5,600+ salary
Scholarships and funding
- ★Singapore Government Tuition GrantA large share of tuition at NUS, NTU, SMU and the polytechnics, in return for three years' work in Singapore.
- ★University scholarshipsNUS, NTU and SMU merit awards for exceptional students.
- ★Private institution bursariesKaplan, PSB Academy, James Cook Singapore and SIM partial bursaries.
Universities students ask about
National University of SingaporeNanyang Technological UniversityJames Cook University SingaporeSIM Global EducationPSB AcademyKaplan Singapore
Examples, not a partner list.
What Zolt Link handles for Singapore
- Institution choice with part-time work rights checked
- Student's Pass application
- Accommodation and the Employment Pass plan
Quick answers
- When are the intakes in Singapore?
- Intakes: January, April, July, October at private institutions.
- How much does it cost to study in Singapore?
- Tuition: SGD 20,000–40,000 a year at private institutions.
- Can I stay and work in Singapore after my degree?
- Post-study: 1-year Long-Term Visit Pass to job-hunt; Employment Pass needs SGD 5,600+ salary.
- Can I work part-time while studying in Singapore?
- Part-time work: 16 hrs/week at approved institutions only.
- What English test score do I need for Singapore?
- English: IELTS 6.0–6.5.
- Which courses are in demand for Indian students in Singapore?
- Hospitality & Tourism Management (Diploma · BSc): Marina Bay Sands, Changi and the hotel groups hire graduates.; Business, Finance & FinTech (BBA · MSc): Asia's financial centre.; Logistics & Supply Chain (BSc · MSc): The world's busiest transhipment port.; Computer Science & Data Analytics (BSc · MSc): Government-backed digital economy.; Engineering (BEng): Through the public universities, with the tuition grant.; Culinary Arts (Diploma): At-Sunrice and SHATEC; leads to kitchen roles regionally.
- Which scholarships can Indian students apply for in Singapore?
- Singapore Government Tuition Grant: A large share of tuition at NUS, NTU, SMU and the polytechnics, in return for three years' work in Singapore. University scholarships: NUS, NTU and SMU merit awards for exceptional students. Private institution bursaries: Kaplan, PSB Academy, James Cook Singapore and SIM partial bursaries.
- Which universities in Singapore do students ask Zolt Link about?
- National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, James Cook University Singapore, SIM Global Education, PSB Academy, Kaplan Singapore. These are examples students commonly ask about, not a partner list.
- What does Zolt Link handle for a student going to Singapore?
- Institution choice with part-time work rights checked, Student's Pass application, accommodation and the Employment Pass plan.
Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .
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