There's nothing like the transformative experience of studying abroad to gain new perspectives, create fresh impressions and be inspired by what's happening beyond your corner of the world. So what makes Singapore so refreshingly different from other countries for a Study Abroad experience?
No other city offers a more alluring mix of cutting-edge infrastructure, world-class education system and dynamic cosmopolitan vibe thanks to a blend of Eastern and Western cultures. Beneath the city's towering skyscrapers, you'll discover the rich and vibrant sights and sounds of ethnic precincts like Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. Combine with our status as a leading finance, business and education hub with our colourful multi-cultural heritage, you will experience a unique learning experience that is global yet Asian.
Stimulate your mind in an environment where ethnic diversity is celebrated, and immerse your soul in Singapore's melting pot of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian history and culture. As English is widely used, you will never feel out of place while experiencing the local culture. The meeting of minds is more than just making new friends, take the opportunity to pick up an Asian language here, while immersed in a milieu enriched by the variety of spoken vernaculars.
Outdoor sport fans and sun-seekers will have a blast thanks to the year-round sunny climate. Activities such as wakeboarding, windsurfing, over-night biking excursions and dragonboat racing are readily available for the full tropical island experience. Culture aficionados can have their pick from the museum, international and local music, and art offerings throughout the year. For party-goers, Singapore takes partying to dizzying heights with an array of themed nightclubs, multi-outlet mega clubs, live music bars, pubs and beach bars. Whatever your leisure preferences, there's always something new to discover on this surprising island.
Now don't say we didn't warn you. The probability of falling passionately in love with Singapore over the food alone is very high. From the budget-conscious to the discerning, Singapore will enthral, titillate and tickle your taste buds with the wide array of international and Asian flavours. With eateries in almost every part of the island operating round the clock, it's easy to see why eating is considered a national pastime, if not obsession, in this food paradise.
There is good reason why Singapore is also referred to as a 'city in the garden'. With lush belts of greenery contributing to the cityscape, Singapore offers a comfortable living environment. The city's hostels, homestays, private and public apartments are unrivalled for their modernity and comfort.
It is easy and inexpensive to get around Singapore on our integrated transport system of efficient air-conditioned bus services, modern Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines and affordable taxi services.
Singapore's excellent geographical position makes travel within the Asian region a breeze. Using Singapore as your base, explore the ancient cities of Cambodia or island-hop your way through Indonesia or Thailand. China and India are a mere 5-6 hour flight away. With so many budget airlines operating from Singapore's Changi Airport, backpacking is an affordable reality.
By choosing to study abroad in Singapore, international students have an opportunity to not only be plugged into an education system that promotes excellence, but also be a part of a global community.
International students can choose an exchange experience with Singapore's public universities such as National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or Singapore Management University (SMU) on a tuition-waiver basis. For more information on eligibility and application for exchange programmes, please visit the following institutions' websites:
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), a global university founded on science and technology, and it nurtures creative and entrepreneurial leaders through a broad education in diverse disciplines.
Visit the NTU International Relations office website.
Click here to access NTU's international exchange programme information sheet.
Nanyang Technological University: The Nanyang MBA
Click here to find out about the Nanyang MBA.
National University of Singapore (NUS), a leading world university, committed to delivering quality education that nurtures global citizens, and undertaking high impact research that adds to the body of knowledge worldwide.
Visit the NUS International Relations Office website.
Click here to access information on NUS exchange programmes.
Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore's first publicly-funded private university with a focus on business and management programmes.
Visit SMU International Programmes' website.
International students can also choose to do a diverse range of fee-paying summer or semester programmes with the following private education institutions. Please visit their websites for details on course and application details:
At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, which advances culinary arts with integrity and meaning, and provides work and study opportunities.
Click here for information on At-Sunrice Culinary Arts Study Abroad programmes
National University of Singapore (NUS) Extension
Tapping on the excellence of National University of Singapore, NUS Extension offers a wide variety of quality short term courses for professional development and personal enrichment.
Click on the following links for information on:
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), one of the largest and most comprehensive private education and professional development organizations in Singapore. SIM offers a study abroad programme as well as a six-week Singapore Summer International Programme (SSIP) to students.
Click here for information on:
TMC Educational Group, a premier private educational institution committed to nurturing students to reach their highest potential in their preferred professions, be it Business, Information / Games / Multi-Media Technology, Computing, Hospitality & Tourism, Law, Mass Communication, or Construction Management.
Click here for information on Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Year 1 to 3 courses (subjects).
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Singapore, University of Nevada, Las Vegas' first international campus outside the United States, which offers international students study abroad options for the Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration and the Executive Masters Degree in Hospitality Administration.
Click on the following links for information on UNLV Singapore's programmes:
Resources for students interested in study abroad/work abroad programmes
Study Abroad programmmes
AsiaLearn is an international education organization dedicated to raising awareness of study abroad opportunities in Asia and providing comprehensive support services to participants from North America who choose to study at one of AsiaLearn’s partner universities in Singapore.
AsiaLearn
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Tel: +1 303 446-2214, extension 109
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Work Holiday Programme(WHP)
Full time students and graduates ages 17 to 30 can now live and work in Singapore for up to six months. The program allows participants to discover the spectrum of career opportunities available and encourages students to supplement their education with real-world job experience in an international setting. For a list of WHP employer partners and Singapore job sites, visit
http://www.contactsingapore.sg/whpsingapore/
For those interested in pursuing work opportunities in Singapore, visit
www.contactsingapore.sg/jobs
So for a holistic learning experience that goes beyond books and campus life, take the plunge and study in Singapore today. You'll be more than pleasantly surprised!
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