| Q8 |
How much does it cost an international student to live in Singapore? |
| A. |
Below is a guide on the cost of living in Singapore. Some typical fees are:
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Item
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Average per month in S$
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Accommodation
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$200-$1,500(rental varies with geographical area, type of accommodation, demand, facilities provided and the number of people sharing) |
Utilities |
$50-$80 |
Food |
$300-$450 |
Public transport |
$40-$100(varies with types of student concession pass) |
Telecommunications |
$30-$50(varies with usage and package) |
Books & Stationery |
$30-$100(varies with courses) |
Medical Hospitalisation Insurance |
$5 - $8 |
Personal expenses |
$100-$200(varies with individuals) |
Estimated
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$750-$2,000
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| Q9 |
What are the accommodation options available for international students and how much do they cost? |
| A. |
Below is a guide on types of accommodation available to international students:
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Accommodation
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Estimated Cost per month
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University ~ Halls of Residence |
$155 - $800 |
Boarding School |
$6,000 - $15,000 per academic year |
Private Hostel |
$750 |
Room in public housing |
$300 - $600 |
Whole unit in public housing |
$1000 - $2000 |
Room in private housing |
$800 - $1,200 |
Whole unit in private housing
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From $1,000
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- Rental varies depending on geographical area, demand, facilities provided and the number of people sharing.
- Boarding fees cover lodging, meals, laundry, tutorials, pastoral guidance, 24-hour security, recreational facilities, orientation & development programmes.
- Public housing refers to government-subsidised flats developed by the Housing and Development Board, commonly called the HDB flats.
The classified advertisements in the local newspapers are a good source of listing of rooms and apartments for rent.
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| Q10 |
Are Scholarships available to international students? |
| A. |
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Scholarship |
Nationality of Applicants |
Schools Applicable |
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| General |
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| Asean Scholarships |
ASEAN nationals |
General |
| SIA Youth Scholarship |
Citizens of India |
General |
| A*STAR Youth Scholarship |
Citizens of India |
General |
| Hong Kong Scholarship |
Citizens of Hong Kong |
General |
| OCBC International Undergraduate Scholarship |
Citizens of People's Republic of China, Indonesia |
NUS, NTU |
| SembCorp Industries Undergraduate Scholarship |
Citizens of Indonesian |
NUS, NTU |
| SIA-NOL Undergraduate Scholarship |
Citizens of India |
NUS, NTU |
| Dr Goh Keng Swee (GKS) Scholarship |
Citizens from Asia Pacific |
NUS, NTU |
| Khoo Teck Puat Scholarship |
People's Republic of China |
NUS, NTU |
| Nanyang Scholarship |
All nationalities |
NTU |
| JTC Scholarship |
All nationalities |
NTU |
| Singtel Group Undergraduate Scholarship |
Citizens of Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand |
NTU |
| The NatSteel Asia's Scholarship |
All nationalities |
NTU |
| Foreign Students Endowed Scholarship |
Asians |
SMU |
| Lee Kong Chian Scholarship |
All nationalities |
SMU |
| Li Ka Shing Endowed Scholarship |
Citizens of Mainland China and Hong Kong |
SMU |
| Lim Hang Hing Scholarship |
All nationalities |
SMU |
| N.R. Thadani Scholarship |
Citizens of India |
SMU |
| Sharon Lee Teng Siew Scholarship |
All nationalities |
SMU |
| SMU Merit Award |
All nationalities |
SMU |
| SMU Scholarship |
All nationalities |
SMU |
| SMU Sports Scholarship |
All nationalities |
SMU |
| The Ian Ferguson Foundation Scholarship |
All nationalities |
SMU |
| University Study Award |
All nationalities |
SMU |
| Villa Foundation Scholarship |
Citizens of Maldives |
SMU |
| DFS Scholarship |
All nationalities |
SMU |
| School of Accountancy Scholarship |
All nationalities |
SMU |
| SMU–School of Information Systems Scholarship |
All nationalities |
SMU |
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Students are strongly advised to refer to websites of the following organisations for the latest updates pertaining to the scholarships offered -
Ministry of Education, Singapore
www.moe.gov.sg
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
www.a-star.edu.sg
National University of Singapore
www.nus.edu.sg
Nanyang Technological University
www.ntu.edu.sg
Singapore Management University
www.smu.edu.sg
In addition, other private educational institutions may also offer scholarships. Please refer to their individual websites for more information.
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| Q11 |
As a foreign student at the local universities or polytechnics with a student pass, can I do part-time work during term time? |
| A. |
Foreign students are not allowed to engage in any form of employment in Singapore, whether during term time or vacation time, unless they are granted Work Pass exemption under the Employment of Foreign Manpower (Work Pass Exemptions) Notification. The details of the exemption notification, which includes foreign students on vacation and part time employment of foreign students, are shown below.
Exemption Notification: Foreign Students on Vacation
A Work Pass is not required for a foreign student if he/she is of 14 years of age or above, on vacation, and a full-time matriculated or registered student in one of the institutions approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Please click here for the list of approved institutions.
Exemption Notification: Part-time Employment of Foreign Students
A Work Pass is not required for a foreign student if he/she works a maximum of 16 hours a week and is a full-time matriculated or registered student in one of the institutions approved by MOM. Please click here for the list of approved institutions.
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| Q12 |
Are there any special support services for international students? |
| A. |
Educational institutions generally provide special support services for international students. Some even have an International Students Office to cater to your specific needs. Assistance rendered range from helping you look for accommodation to advice on financial, social and other matters. Please approach your school's Student Services or International Students Office for more information.
The Singapore Tourism Board is also able to provide information and advice to all international students, regardless of the school they are from. Students may call (+65) 6736 6622, Mondays to Fridays, during usual working hours.
International students are advised to seek resolution to any disputes within the school first. If the dispute cannot be resolved, the student may approach alternative redress avenues such as:
For General Enquiries:
Singapore Education
Tourism Court
1 Orchard Spring Lane
Singapore 247729
Tel: (65) 6736 6622
Email: STB_Visitsingapore@stb.gov.sg
Website: www.singaporeedu.gov.sg
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| Q13 |
What are Research Institutes (RIs) in Singapore? Do they offer education programmes? |
| A. |
RIs in Singapore:
- Bioinformatics Institute (BII)*
- Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) *
- Data Storage Institute (DSI)
- Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) *
- Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R)
- Institute of Bioengineering & Nanotechnology (IBN)*
- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC)
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)
- Institute of Microelectronics (IME)
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB)*
- Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech)
* Housed in Biopolis at One North, Singapore
The Research Institutes in Singapore offer postgraduate research programmes in collaboration with Singapore's local universities (NUS and NTU). Students can go to the website of the RIs to learn more about these education programmes.
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| Q14 |
Are Orientation Programmes available to help students familiarize themselves to living and studying in Singapore? |
| A. |
Education institutions also organize their own programmes to cater to their students so check out the details with your schools.
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