As one of the leading hubs in Asia, Singapore is a top destination for the international community, both in terms of education and work prospects. It has emerged as a separate country altogether, considering how fast it has surpassed several nations (across all sectors), not just in Asia but from a global perspective.
Why Study in Singapore?
- English is the medium of communication
- More than many job opportunities because it has consistently been one of the most blooming economies
- Location: well connected via several modes
- Foreign universities have their campuses in Singapore
- Singapore stands out in Transfer Programs of students, similar to that in the USA
- Global recognition of degree
- Scholarship opportunities for across all streams of education
- The Tuition Grant Scheme: introduced by the Government of Singapore for foreign students to make education affordable
- Culturally Diverse; peer learning
Top Courses to study in Singapore
Business/Management
Singapore has turned out to be Asia’s economic and financial focal point. Universities to pursue Business & Management in Singapore are:
- NUS
- Nanyang Business School
- INSEAD
- SP Jain School of Global Management
- London School of Business & Finance
- NTU
- Singapore Management University
Engineering and Science
Singaporean universities cater to STEM aspirants at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level. The following offer courses in Science & Engineering:
- NTU
- NUS
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- SIM University
- German Institute of Science And Technology
- James Cook University
- Singapore University of Technology and Design
Creative Arts and Design
Universities to consider for creative arts and design are:
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
- Management Development Institute of Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore University of Technology and Design
Medicine
The duration of studying medicine in Singapore is between 5-6 years.
- Nanyang Technological Institute
- National University of Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School
- HMI Institute of Health Sciences
- Singapore Institute of Technology
Architecture
One can study architecture in Singapore both at the bachelors and masters level.
- Singapore Polytechnic
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore University of Technology and Design
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