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Study in one of the world’s best economy: Study in Singapore

Why Singapore is becoming the education hub for students!

1. Successful Free-Market Economy
2. A Highly Developed Economy
3.  Singapore enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment with stable prices
4. Unemployment rate 2% as per 2011 EST
5. Excellent Infrastructure and Accessibility
6. A Multicultural Nation with a High Quality of Life
7. The cost of living is comparatively lower than that of other countries
8. Studying in Singapore offers World class education at an economical price
9. Fast Track programmes  (usually UG in two years) & MBA within a year
10. Opportunity to get the Australian and UK degrees close to home
11. Course Transfer  facility to Australian or UK Campuses of respective institutions
12. A safe and secure study destination
13. A Vibrant City Lifestyle

Popular Universities and Institutions of Singapore:

The four local universities in Singapore:

1. National University of Singapore (NUS)
2. Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
3. Singapore Management University (SMU)
4. Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

International Universities in Singapore

In addition to local universities, many of the world’s leading foreign universities have also established their presence in Singapore. These universities have either set up a physical campus or have joint collaborations/programmes with local universities.

1. Curtin Singapore
2. East Asia Institute of Management (EASB)
3. James Cook University
4. Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
5. PSB Academy
6. Raffles Institute of Design
7. Singapore Institute of Management
8. Tourism Management Institute of Singapore (TMIS)

Cost of Living:

An international student in Singapore spends on average about S$750 to S$2,000 a month on living expenses. The amount of course, varies depending on your individual lifestyle and course of study. For student visa international student are required to show S$10,000/- for first year of expenses.

Work Opportunities in Singapore:

Majority of the courses offered by foreign institutions are project based and have in built internships. Since courses are accelerated, students are able to finish their studies fast and ready to earn full time salary. After studies student may take up the full time job and apply for work permit under one of the categories including Employment Pass or Work permit (foreign worker).