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Study in Singapore

A global education and business hub with world-top universities close to home.

Indicative tuition
S$20,000โ€“S$50,000 per year
Post-study work
Work pass with a qualifying job offer
Student route
Student's Pass

About Singapore

Singapore is Asia's leading education and business hub, home to the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), both consistently ranked among the world's top universities.

With English as the main language of instruction, a safe, efficient environment and deep links to global industry, it's an ideal destination for students who want a world-class degree close to home.

Popular student cities

  • Singapore

Singapore student visa: key facts

The main student route to Singapore is the Student's Pass. Here's what international students should know.

Visa type
Student's Pass, applied for via ICA once you accept an offer
Work during study
Limited part-time work permitted for eligible institutions/terms
Post-study work
Work pass options (e.g. Employment Pass) with a qualifying job offer
Language
English is the primary language of instruction
Proof of funds
Evidence of ability to cover tuition and living costs

Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances. The above is a general guide for international students; your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.

Why choose Singapore?

World-top universities

NUS and NTU rank among the very best globally, especially in Asia.

English-medium

Study in English in one of the world's most international cities.

Safe & efficient

Consistently ranked among the safest, cleanest and best-run cities.

Business gateway

A hub for finance, tech and trade, with strong internship pathways.

Courses in Singapore

Programmes we place students into, with entry requirements, intakes and indicative fees.

See all 15 courses
Media, Film & Arts
Undergraduate4 years

BComn (Hons) Communication Studies

Nanyang Technological University

Location
Singapore, Singapore
Indicative tuition
S$36,500 / year
Psychology
Undergraduate4 years

BSocSci (Hons) Psychology

National University of Singapore

Location
Singapore, Singapore
Indicative tuition
S$39,000 / year
Accounting & Finance
Undergraduate3 years

BAcc Accountancy

Nanyang Technological University

Location
Singapore, Singapore
Indicative tuition
S$36,500 / year
Engineering
Undergraduate4 years

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

National University of Singapore

Location
Singapore, Singapore
Indicative tuition
S$40,200 / year
Business & Management
Undergraduate4 years

BBA (Hons) Business Administration

National University of Singapore

Location
Singapore, Singapore
Indicative tuition
S$38,650 / year

Universities in Singapore

Scholarships for Singapore

Browse all Singapore scholarships

Counselling to enrolment

How we place you in Singapore

Three simple steps, covered by one flat SGD 50.

  1. 1

    Counselling & matching

    A dedicated counsellor gets to know your grades, budget and goals, then maps out the strongest route into your chosen programme.

  2. 2

    Application support

    We prepare your application with you, personal statement, documents and references, and submit it to the university on the right timeline.

  3. 3

    Placement & enrolment

    From offer letter to enrolment and visa paperwork, we guide you through every step until you are confirmed and ready to start.

SGD 50 in total. Charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers counselling, your application and guidance right through to your offer. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.

Why is it only SGD 50? ยท The full process, stage by stage

Ready to study in Singapore?

Answer a few quick questions to see where you stand. Subscribe and a counsellor calls within 24 hours to map your route, shortlist universities and start your application.

SGD 50 in total, charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.

Not set on Singapore?

Compare visa routes, costs and post-study work rights across our other country guides โ€” the same placement support applies everywhere.

Compare Singapore side by side

Weighing Singapore against another destination? These match-ups put tuition, visas and post-study work rights next to each other, with an honest verdict.

Studying in Singapore: your questions, answered

What visa do I need to study in Singapore?

The main student route is the Student's Pass. Visa type: Student's Pass, applied for via ICA once you accept an offer. Work during study: Limited part-time work permitted for eligible institutions/terms. Post-study work: Work pass options (e.g. Employment Pass) with a qualifying job offer. Language: English is the primary language of instruction. Proof of funds: Evidence of ability to cover tuition and living costs. Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances, so your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.

How much does it cost to study in Singapore?

International tuition typically falls in the range of S$20,000โ€“S$50,000 per year, and living costs vary by city. Tutopiya's counselling, application and enrolment support is free, so the only cost you take on is the university's own fees.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.

What qualifications do you accept?

We place students from IGCSE / O-Level, A-Levels (Cambridge and Edexcel), the IB Diploma, foundation and diploma programmes, and national curricula such as CBSE and ICSE. If your grades are not quite there for direct entry, we advise on an international foundation year.

How soon will someone contact me?

A Tutopiya counsellor calls you within 24 hours of you subscribing. Before that, our guided assistant is free to use and shows you where you stand โ€” your readiness, the destinations that fit your budget, and what to prepare next โ€” so you can judge the service before you pay for it.