Study inRegional alternatives for students comparing location, programme, cost and partnerships.
8
Universities on our shortlist
340
Programmes to compare
On request
Medicine pathway
Overview
Why study in Singapore?
Asia's leading education hub, with NUS and NTU among the world's top universities and strong graduate employment.
- NUS and NTU are ranked among the world's best
- Asian business and finance hub
- Safe, English-speaking city
- Tuition Grant for eligible students with a work bond
Capital
Singapore
Official language
English, Malay
Currency
Singapore dollar
Population
5.9 million
As of 2021
Region
Asia & the Gulf
University cities
Singapore, West Region, Bukit Timah
Student essentials
Intakes, visa and work rights in Singapore
Intakes
August (main) and January for some programmes.
Student visa
Student's Pass issued by ICA after admission.
Part-time work
Up to 16 hours a week at approved institutions.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass to look for work, then an Employment Pass.
Living costs
About SGD 1,200–2,000 a month.
Rules reviewed October 2026. Visa and work rules change often; we confirm the current position for your nationality when you apply.
Costs & duration
What to budget for
Indicative annual tuition across the programmes we list in Singapore. Fees vary by university, course and intake.
Bachelor's
172 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 16,696–67,350
- Typical length
- 3-4 years
Typical entry requirements
Class 12 or an equivalent high-school qualification (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, A-levels, IB, WAEC or a national diploma) is accepted, with subject grades set by each course. Competitive grades in relevant subjects.
Master's
168 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 14,000–46,669
- Typical length
- 1.5-2 years
Typical entry requirements
A strong bachelor's degree, GRE/GMAT for some programmes, IELTS 6.5.
Planning figures only. Fees change by course, intake and nationality; we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Universities
8 universities in Singapore
How to apply
Your route to Singapore, step by step
- 01
Find where you fit
Tell us your grades, budget and ambitions. We shortlist countries, universities and courses that genuinely match, not the ones that pay the most commission.
- 02
Applications, handled
Documents, statements of purpose and deadlines across every university on your list, tracked in one place by our experienced counselling team.
- 03
Visa without the guesswork
Financial documents, SOPs and mock interviews prepared by specialists who do this every day.
- 04
Land with a plan
Flights, accommodation, airport pickup and orientation, so your first week is about your new city, not paperwork.
FAQs
Studying in Singapore: common questions
Across the programmes on AmbleWave's Singapore shortlist, indicative annual tuition is USD 16,696–67,350 for bachelor's and USD 14,000–46,669 for master's programmes. Fees vary by university, course and intake, and we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Thinking about Singapore?
Get a free, honest assessment of your chances and a shortlist built around your profile.