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Total Cost Estimator

See the real all-in cost of studying abroad — tuition, housing, flights, and more.

$per year

Annual Cost Breakdown — Singapore Management University (SMU)

Singapore, Singapore · 3-year program · Normal lifestyle

Tuition$28,000
Housing & Living$28,320(~$2,360/mo)
Round-trip flights/yr$1,400

Annual total

$57,720

3-year program total

$174,360

incl. $1,200 one-time costs

Living costs based on 2025–26 student budgets in Singapore. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.

How It Compares to a US Degree

Singapore Management University (SMU)
$174,360(Your estimate)
US Public University (3 yr)
$84,000(~$28,000/yr)
US Private University (3 yr)
$186,000(~$62,000/yr)

Estimated savings vs. US private university

$11,640