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Singapore: Study in a multicultural environment
At the tertiary level, international students who take up the government tuition grant, which is available to all qualified candidates, are required to work for three years upon graduation with a Singapore-registered company, either in Singapore or overseas. In addition, some of the tertiary institutions, both public and private, do offer scholarships, bursaries and loans. More information can be found at: www.singaporeedu.gov.sg/htm/stu/stu0304.htm.
Generous scholarships are also available for international students who wish to enrol for a PhD degree by research. These research scholarships are awarded competitively based on merit. The University Scholars Programme (USP) is a premier undergraduate program that selects highly talented students from faculties across NUS. Its unique curriculum and learning environment stretches the students’ intellectual, leadership and personal capacities, and fosters a vibrant community of scholars that strives to break new ground in multidisciplinary insights and global perspectives. USP aims to produce graduates who are articulate, confident and motivated achievers. These graduates distinguish themselves through their intellectual rigour, resourcefulness and their commitment towards making important contributions to society.
There is a variety of part-time paid work opportunities for students who are interested in seeking such employment.
There is a variety of part-time paid work opportunities for students who are interested in seeking such employment. Depending on the students’ interests and skills, the nature of work can be wide-ranging. They include administrative duties, customer service, sales and marketing, event coordination, software development, web design development, tutoring, research assistance, fieldwork surveys, etc. Remuneration is from S$5 to S$15 per hour.
According to Singapore Immigration & Control Authority’s regulations, international students residing in Singapore on student pass should not work for more than 16 hours during term time, but there is no restriction on the number of hours they can work during vacation.
Further information
Information on studies in Singapore can be found at http://app.singaporeedu.gov.sg
Information on the undergraduate application procedure (Category D) and course details can be found at www.nus.edu.sg/oam
Information on postgraduate courses at NUS can be found at www.nus.edu.sg/corporate/admissions/index_prostu_grad.html
