Singapore

Why Study in Singapore?

• Singapore had earned the third place in the 2013 QS Best Student Cities thus reflecting the country's combination of highly ranked universities along with a diverse student community and high quality of life.
• Singapore offers students a unique learning experience as they receive a perfect blend of social, cultural and educational mix
• The Universities in Singapore are globally recognized and encourage independent learning.
• One of the significant reasons that Indian students prefer to study in Singapore is affordability.
• Singapore is a multicultural society which includes Indian, Chinese, Eurasian, and Malay. Around 20 percent of its university students are international
• Singapore's educational institutions offer a wide range of study programs, which include MBA, Engineering, Science, IT, Medicine, Architecture Tourism and Hotel Management, Creative Arts, and Design Courses. The medium of instruction of most of its institutes is English.
• Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for being safe and relatively crime-free.
• Indians represent approximately 9.1% of Country's Population.

Eligibility Admission Criteria of Student for Singapore Study Visa

• You must have a strong academic record
• You must be seeking admission to a professional, technical or other course of studies.
• You must have secured admission to a foreign university institution
• You must be above the age of 18 years or else your parents can avail the loan

Singapore Study Visa Requirements

• Proof of acceptance for admission from the institute
• Valid Passport
• Proof of Funds
• Statement of Purpose
• Health of Insurance
• Proof of Englis Proficiency Test Score
• Visa Application Fee.
• Affidavit of Support to be given by the sponsor on Rs.20 stamp paper (non-judicial)
• Bank Sanction Letter(If Necessary)
• Fixed Deposit Receipts(If Necessary)

Processing Time for Singapore Study Visa

Institutes in Singapore will file the Singapore student pass for Indian application on behalf of the student to Singapore immigration and checkpoint Authority (ICA). Normally it will take 2 – 3 weeks to get the Singapore study visa pass.

Upcoming Intakes for Singapore Study Visa

• Singapore government universities generally have two intakes i.e. August and February, with the private institutes offering multiple intakes in January, February, July, August, September, and October.
• The intake season for polytechnics is usually April and September.

You should start your admission process around six months before the application deadline. Typically, applications for admissions open in October. You should be done with your language and aptitude tests by three months before the deadline if mentioned otherwise. The last three months should be dedicated to filling out the application form properly.

Visa for Dependents

The spouse and children of full-time graduate research students can get sponsorship from the university for a Social Visit Pass to stay in Singapore. The graduate students should get their spouse and children to apply for an entry visa at Singapore's embassy. When the spouse and children arrive in Singapore, they will be given a 4-week Social Visit Pass at the airport.

• Sponsored by a higher education institute for a Level 7 course with a duration of 9 months or more
• Doing a government-sponsored course that has more than 6 months duration
• Doctorate students on an extension scheme

Work Approval for Students

• If you are a full-time international student pursuing a degree at a Singaporean university, Students are permitted to work part-time for not more than 16 hours a week during the school year and full time during vacation.
• Diploma and College Student No Right to Work During study First Six Months