Study in Singapore

Fifteen: six autonomous universities, UAS plus LASALLE and NAFA, and six ICA-listed offshore local campuses. This is a documented cross-source catalogue scope, not a single statutory register count.

SSG says PEI registration is not government accreditation and PEIs may issue their own awards only up to Advanced Diploma. External-degree qualifications must be assessed through their awarding bodies.

They remain separately applicant-facing founding constituent colleges, while UAS currently confers the alliance's university degrees.

No. They are presented separately because ICA explicitly lists them as offshore institutes with local campuses for the IHL Student's Pass route.

August is the main start for many university programmes. January and other starts vary and must be confirmed for the exact course.

Many institutions use two main semesters from around August to May, but calendars, breaks and special terms differ.

English is an official language and the principal medium for much higher education. Exact language and proficiency requirements remain programme specific.

Apply directly through the institution's official admissions route and use the exact international-qualification guidance for the intended award.

A recognised secondary qualification is the starting point, with institution-specific grades, subjects, tests, English evidence, portfolios or interviews.

A relevant recognised degree is normally required, plus programme-specific grades, experience, references, tests, a portfolio or research proposal where applicable.

No. Verify the exact awarding body, qualification, professional recognition, delivery location and current registration before applying.

The pack uses NUS's current off-campus estimate of SGD 1,550–3,400 for a single student. It is a planning guide, not a national minimum or cap.

No. Availability and priority vary. Prepare a verified off-campus alternative and include deposits and utilities in the plan.

Verify the landlord and unit, use a written tenancy, inspect or validate the property through a trusted route, and do not transfer money before the agreement is verified.

Most foreigners accepted for full-time study at an ICA-listed IHL need one unless they already hold an exempt immigration status.

ICA says at least two months and not more than three months before the course begins.

ICA says within one week for complete applications and within two weeks if a visa is required, although some cases take longer.

Checked 22 August 2026, the non-refundable application processing fee is SGD 45. Other issuance, visa, medical and institutional charges may apply.

Eligible full-time Student's Pass holders at listed institutions may work up to 16 hours weekly or in a qualifying curriculum-linked internship under current MOM rules.

Eligible full-time Student's Pass holders at institutions on MOM's list may work during scheduled vacation without a separate work pass.

No. MOM states that exchange students are not allowed to work under this exemption.

Eligible IHL graduates may apply for a job-search LTVP. It is not automatic and does not itself authorise employment after the Student's Pass expires.

Checked 22 August 2026, ICA lists SGD 45 at application, SGD 60 at issuance and SGD 30 for a multiple-journey visa if applicable.

No. Insurance, medical examination and health-service arrangements are institution and immigration-route specific; follow the admitting institution and ICA instructions.

Use 999 for police emergencies and 995 for fire or emergency ambulance. Follow current official instructions and campus security procedures.