Bachelor's degree after Class 12
Undergraduate programmes at universities or private institutions, sometimes in partnership with overseas universities. Admission criteria and who awards the degree vary.
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Build Your Future Through Learning in Singapore.
Education, Enterprise and Asian Opportunity
Explore how studying in Singapore can work for you: universities, private institutions, regulation and the rules that apply, with honest guidance for students and parents. Admission and Student's Pass decisions rest with institutions and Singapore authorities.
Universities and private institutions
Research and innovation
Compact, connected city
Multicultural student community
Gateway to Asia
Picture Singapore
Waterfront, gardens and city lights
A glimpse of places students often read about. Swipe or scroll; it pauses when you hover or touch.
Why Singapore
Three common pathways
Singapore is a compact city-state with public universities and many private education institutions. The right route depends on your marks, goals, budget and the programme itself.
Diploma or specialised programme
Shorter, career-focused programmes at private education institutions and other providers. How they connect to later study differs by provider.
Needs verificationPostgraduate study after a bachelor's
Master's and research programmes. Requirements often include academic background, language scores and sometimes work experience.
Check each institutionStudying in Singapore does not guarantee a work pass, permanent residence or a job. These are separate decisions made under rules that can change.
Institution types
Who you study with matters
Singapore is a single city-state, so the key choice is the kind of institution and how it is regulated. Check registration, quality certification and degree recognition for your specific programme.
Public universities
Government-funded universities, generally with competitive admissions. Criteria and tests differ by programme.
Verify on official sitePrivate education institutions
Many offer their own diplomas or degrees, or programmes with overseas partner universities. Check that the institution is registered and see its quality certification status.
Verify on official sitePartner-university degrees
The degree may be awarded by an overseas university. Ask where classes are held and whether the degree will be recognised for your plans, including in India.
Needs verificationPolytechnics and technical institutes
Mostly designed for local pathways. Admission options for international students differ, so check each provider.
Verify on official siteArts and specialised institutions
Institutions for design, music, hospitality and other specialised fields, each with its own entry criteria.
Verify on official siteChoosing with care
Compare programme content, regulation, location, living costs (needs verification) and support for international students, not only a brand name.
Sectors to research
Fields worth exploring
These are areas to research, not promises. Demand and pay vary over time and by employer; check official sources before deciding.
Finance and fintech
Outlook and pay: needs verification on official sources.
Technology and data
Outlook and pay: needs verification on official sources.
Logistics and supply chain
Outlook and pay: needs verification on official sources.
Biomedical and healthcare
Outlook and pay: needs verification on official sources.
Hospitality and tourism
Outlook and pay: needs verification on official sources.
We do not quote demand figures, salaries or job outcomes here until they are checked against official sources.
Gallery
Moments from across Singapore
Application plan
A step-by-step way to prepare
- Clarify your goalsLevel, subject, budget and timeline, discussed with your family.
- Shortlist registered institutionsCheck the institution's registration and quality certification, and who awards the degree.
- Check entry requirementsAcademic criteria, accepted English tests and any entrance tests. These differ by institution and programme.
- Apply to the institutionFollow each institution's own process and deadlines.
- Review the offer carefullyRead conditions, fees (needs verification), any grant obligations and start dates before accepting.
- Student's Pass applicationThe institution usually guides the application to the Singapore authorities. Approval is decided by them and is never guaranteed.
- Plan your arrivalHousing, travel, insurance and settling in. Confirm details with official sources.
Document checklist (to start preparing)
- Academic records and certificates
- English test result, if required by your programme
- Statement of purpose or personal statement, if asked
- CV or résumé, if asked
- Recommendation letters, if asked
- Offer letter from the institution
- Identity, health and financial documents needed for the Student's Pass: see the institution and official checklist
Requirements change by institution and over time. Never send passport or financial documents through this website's enquiry form.
Student's Pass & work rules
Know the rules before you plan
Rules are set by Singapore authorities and can change. Treat this as an overview and confirm everything on the official sites.
Approved institution
International students generally need to be admitted to an institution that is eligible for the Student's Pass process. Check your institution's status.
Verify on official siteStudent's Pass
Applied for through the Singapore immigration authority, usually with the institution's help. Requirements and processing steps need verification, and approval is never guaranteed.
Verify on official siteWork while studying
Part-time work may be allowed for some students at some institutions, with conditions that can change. Do not rely on income from work.
Rules changeAfter graduation
Working in Singapore after study needs an appropriate work pass, which depends on the employer, job and qualifications. Studying does not guarantee a work pass, permanent residence or a job.
Needs verificationTuition grants and obligations
Some funding schemes may come with conditions, such as work obligations after graduation. Read the terms carefully before accepting any grant.
Needs verificationOur role
We offer guidance and help you organise your application. We cannot guarantee admission, a Student's Pass, a job or permanent residence.
Official sources
Check it at the source
FAQs
Questions families ask
Does an admission offer guarantee a Student's Pass?
No. The institution decides admission; the Singapore authorities separately decide on the Student's Pass.
Can I get permanent residence after studying?
Study does not guarantee a work pass, permanent residence or a job. Pathways, if any, depend on rules that change, so check official sources.
Can I work while I study?
It depends on your institution and current rules. Confirm with the institution and official sources before planning around any income.
What are the costs?
Tuition and living costs vary widely by institution and programme. We do not quote figures here; costs need verification with the institution and official sources.
How do I check a private institution?
Check its registration and quality certification status with the relevant Singapore authority, and ask who awards the degree.
Will my degree be recognised in India?
Recognition depends on the institution, the awarding body and the Indian authority concerned. Verify before you enrol.
When should I start?
As early as you can, because deadlines and pass processing times vary and need verification.
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Information on this page is general guidance and may be out of date. Always confirm with official Singapore Government and institution sources.