Schools
3
Lowest Tuition
$27,000
per year
Avg Acceptance Rate
28%
English Programs
Yes
Essentials for US Students
Visa / Permit
US students need a Student's Pass from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore. Your university's International Student Centre will handle most of the application via the SOLAR+ system. Apply after receiving your admission offer.
Application Tip
Singapore is Asia's safest, cleanest, and most internationally connected city. All instruction is in English. A Singapore degree is highly regarded across Asia and globally. The 3-year post-study work commitment attached to the tuition grant is worth checking — it doesn't apply if you decline the grant.
Tuition Overview
NUS, NTU, and SMU charge approximately SGD $17,000–$35,000/yr (~$13,000–$26,000 USD) for international students. Singapore offers tuition grants that reduce fees significantly in exchange for a 3-year work commitment in Singapore after graduation.
3 Schools in Singapore
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Singapore
Asia's top-ranked university in one of the world's safest and most connected cities.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Singapore
World's fastest-rising young university with a stunning campus and cutting-edge research facilities.
Singapore Management University (SMU)
Singapore
Singapore's premier business university with a unique city campus and unrivaled industry connections across Asia.
Scholarships to Explore
ASEAN scholarships and SINGA (Singapore International Graduate Award) fund graduate students. NUS and NTU each offer their own international scholarships with strong stipends.
- ✓ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
- ✓Science & Technology Scholarship
- ✓Nanyang Scholarship
- ✓ASEAN Scholarship
- ✓SMU Scholarship
- ✓Singapore Management Scholarship
About Studying in Singapore as a US Student
There are 3 universities in Singapore featured in this directory, led by National University of Singapore (NUS) (ranked #8 globally by QS). Tuition for international students starts at $27,000/yr, with an average acceptance rate of approximately 28% across all schools. English-medium programs are available, making Singapore accessible without prior language training for many degrees.