Study Abroad in Singapore

Types of Universities in Singapore:
1) Public Universities
- National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
- Singapore Management University (SMU)
- Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
- Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
- Singapore University of Social Science (SUSS)

2) Polytechnics
- Singapore Polytechnics (SP)
- Ngee Ann Polytechnics (NP)
- Temasek Polytechnics (TP)
- Nanyang Polytechnics (NYP)
- Republic Polytechnics (RP)

3) Arts Institutes
- School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA)
- LASALLE College of the Arts
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

4) Private Universities
There are more than 300 private universities in Singapore.
Top Private Universities in Singapore are listed below:
- Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
- Kaplan Singapore
- Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
- PSB Academy
- James Cook University, Singapore


Timeline:
Public Universities
- Bachelors, Masters, PhD
- Duration: 3 - 6 years

Polytechnic
- Diploma
- Duration: 3 years
- After graduation, if you do very well (CGPA 3.6 and above out of 4.0) in Polytechnic, you can continue your study at Public Universities for a bachelor's degree (2 - 4 years).

Private Universities
- Diploma, Bachelors, Masters
- Duration: 2 - 3 years
- Can get Bachelor’s degree from their partner universities (UK, US, Australia, etc)


Tuition Fees:
1) Public Universities
With MOE Tuition Grants - est: S$ 17,000 - S$ 30,000 per year
Without MOE Tuition Grants - est: S$ 30,000 - S$ 45,000 per year

2) Polytechnics
With MOE Tuition Grants - est: S$ 11,000 per year
Without MOE Tuition Grants - est: S$ 22,000 per year

3) Private Universities
With MOE Tuition Grants - Not Applicable (No MOE Tuition Grants)
Without MOE Tuition Grants - est: S$ 15,000 - S$ 30,000 per year

*NOTE: Permanent Residents and international students who receive a Tuition Grant are required to work for a Singapore entity for three years upon graduation. Those who do not wish to take up a Tuition Grant and its bond obligation will pay non-subsidised fees throughout their course of study.


Basic/General requirements for entry to University
1) Public Universities
IGCSE: ‘A’ Levels
Myanmar Matriculation Exam:
Have to take SAT Exams and/or Respective universities’ entrance exam and/or interview
English proficiency: IELTS/TOFEL etc

2) Polytechnics
IGCSE: ‘O’ Levels
Myanmar Matriculation Exam:
- Minimum 70% in English and
- Minimum 70% in Maths and
- Minimum 70% in 1 relevant subject and 2 other subjects and/or
- Respective universities’ entrance exam and/or interview
English proficiency: IELTS/TOFEL etc

3) Private Universities
IGCSE: ‘O’ Levels -> Foundation
Myanmar Matriculation Exam:
- Depends on school
- For SIM, overall 70% of best 5 subjects -> Diploma OR
Overall 60% -> Foundation
English proficiency: IELTS/TOFEL etc


Steps in Applying Visa for the Singapore Student Pass
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Secure the letter of admission or acceptance from your chosen Singapore University.
- Finish your (Student's Pass Online Application & Registration) SOLAR registration.
- Print the duly accomplished eForm16 because it will be submitted to the Immigration and Checkpoint - --- Authority (ICA) for evaluation.
- Wait for the results.
- Pay the application and issuance fees. (S$90)


Accommodation
- A private apartment example like East Coast, River Valley and Chinatown costs approximately - S$1200 – S$2000.
- HDB flats can range anywhere between S$500 to S$1200 depending upon the location and size of the room.
- For More info about Dorm,

*The below exchange rate calculated is 1 SGD = 1230 MMK

Room Type Rental per Pax/ per month
1) Single (SGL): 1-Bedded S$ 880 (1,082,400 Ks)
2) Double Sharing with Balcony (DBL) : 2-Bedded S$ 722 (888,060 Ks)
3) Double Sharing with Bay Window (DBW): 2-Bedded S$ 669 (822,870 Ks)
4) Quad Sharing with Balcony (QBL): 4-bedded S$ 589 (720,780 Ks)
5) Quad Sharing with Bay Window (QBW): 4-Bedded S$ 536
(659,280 Ks)


Monthly Expenses in Singapore
*The below exchange rate calculated is 1 SGD = 1230 MMK

1) Frugal
Food : S$ 250 (Groceries + Hawker)
Transportation : S$100 (Public Transportation)
Mobile Data : S$20 (Sim Only)
Total : S$370 (418,200 Ks)

2) Midrange
Food : S$ 500 (Groceries + Hawkers, Restaurants)
Transportation : S$ 250 ( Public Transportation + Taxi)
Mobile Data : S$30 (Sim only + Higher Data Allowance)
Total : S$780 (959,400 Ks)

3) High-End
Food : S$ 1,500 (Fancy Restaurants)
Transportation : S$ 700 (Limousine or Private Cars + Taxi)
Mobile Data : S$60 (Phone*+ Sim + Higher Data Allowance)
Total : S$2,260 (27,798,000 Ks)

*For Phone, you have to make a deposit of a certain amount first then have to pay for 1 or 2 years with an installment.