Study in Singapore from India
Singapore combines Asia's highest-ranked universities with a safe, English-speaking environment just a short flight from India. Programs are short, industry-linked and located inside a global financial and technology hub, making it a strong choice for students who want global quality without a long-haul move.
Why students choose Singapore
Asia's top universities
NUS and NTU sit inside the global top 30, with research funding that rivals Western peers.
Short, intensive master's
Most taught master's finish in 12 to 18 months, reducing total tuition and living cost.
Financial and tech hub
Regional headquarters of global banks and technology firms recruit directly on campus.
Close to home
Short flights, a large Indian community and familiar food make settling in easier.
Cost of studying in Singapore
- Tuition (per year)
- SGD 30,000 - 60,000
- Living expenses
- SGD 12,000 - 18,000
- Student pass
- SGD 90 approx.
- Health insurance
- SGD 500 - 1,000
Intakes
The main intake is August, with a January intake at several universities and rolling intakes at private institutions.
Work rights
Students may work up to 16 hours a week during term at approved institutions. After graduation, the Long-Term Visit Pass gives you time to job hunt before moving to an Employment Pass.
Top universities and colleges in Singapore
A starting shortlist of institutions our counsellors place students into every intake. Your final list is built around your grades, budget, test scores and target career, so treat this as a reference rather than a ranking.
6 of 6 colleges
National University of Singapore
01Asia's top-ranked university across most disciplines.
Nanyang Technological University
02Global leader in engineering and materials science.
Singapore Management University
03Business, finance and analytics with a city campus.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
04MIT-collaborated design and technology curriculum.
Singapore Institute of Management
05Pathway to UK and Australian partner degrees.
James Cook University Singapore
06Accelerated degrees with three intakes a year.
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