Singapore is an attractive destination for higher education and brings students from across the world to its universities. Further, its proximity to India and the relatively reasonable cost of education make it an especially appealing destination to prospective Indian students. In addition, with English being widely spoken, international students experience various cultures in a language in a common language that they can comprehend. Universities in Singapore have several academic ties and collaborations with prestigious universities across the globe and provide high quality, rigorous education to its students. In addition to being recognised globally, education in Singapore opens opportunities for students to pursue careers based in the country and internationally. Further, several scholarships and financial assistance schemes are available for students to balance their finances. Further, the government of Singapore provides international students access to a Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS) where tuition is subsidised for students who agree to work in Singapore for at least three years following the completion of their education. All of these make Singapore an especially interesting destination to pursue higher education.
Home to recognized undergraduate universities like National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nayang Technological University, undergraduate education in Singapore is of great quality. Undergraduate degrees span three to four years depending on the chosen field of study. Students can opt for medical sciences, law, engineering, social sciences and arts, amongst other specializations. Students should have completed a standardised test like the SATs for admission into undergraduate programmes. In addition to this, students should have a strong extra-curricular record. Students must typically apply by April to be considered for the semester beginning in August.
Universities in Singapore offer graduate education options including Masters degrees, graduate diplomas, graduate certificates and Doctoral degrees. Masters programmes typically span two years. Financial assistance and scholarship opportunities are available for students pursuing their graduate education in Singapore. Students who do not have a degree from an English Language University must provide proof of having taken an English Language Proficiency Test like IELTS or TOEFL. Depending on the programme of study, other eligibility criteria may apply. As far as Doctoral study is concerned, PhD education spans 2 to 5 years. The first year of a PhD will generally have a taught section following which specific research studies can be pursued by the student. Several scholarships are available for PhD students which provide a monthly stipend in addition to covering tuition costs. The right career counselling and guidance from leading career counselors can assist students in applying and gaining a position in PhD programmes in Singapore.
Universities in Singapore offer well reputed MBA programmes to deserving applicants from all across the world. Some universities may require GMAT, GRE and TOEFl/IELTS scores. Students need to have finished a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.8 and a minimum of 2 years of work experience is required. Students begin their academic year typically in April. In addition to available scholarships, students can pursue additional work for 16 hours per week to support their education. This makes an MBA in Singapore a financially sound decision. A typical MBA lasts from 12 to 17 months depending on the course and the university. Students can pursue work in Singapore and across the globe after pursuing an MBA in Singapore. Further, students who pursue their MBA from universities like National University of Singapore (NUS) are at an advantage from having graduated from a university that is well reputed internationally. In gaining a place in these competitive MBA programmes in Singapore, career counselling and guidance can help abundantly.
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