Singapore is an economic and academic hub, making it one of the most sought-after study abroad destinations. Universities in Singapore with high academic standards have been attracting a large volume of international students. So, let’s discover interesting reasons to study in Singapore, some fascinating information about Singaporean varsities and other incredible details.

Key Highlights

• Why should you study in Singapore?
• Top universities in Singapore
• National University of Singapore
• Nanyang Technological University
• Singapore Management University
• Other premier colleges in Singapore
• Popular degree programs to pursue in Singapore
• Cost of education in Singapore

Why should you study in Singapore?

• Universities in Singapore are consistently appearing on ranking platforms such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings and Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
• Singapore is home to various successful businesses offering a golden opportunity to find a perfect headstart in your career.
• Did you know Singapore is one of the safest countries for students? It ranks 14th on the safety index.
• The country is warm and welcoming, and people in Singapore are culturally sensitive.
• English is a widely spoken language in Singapore.

Top universities in Singapore
The top three universities are the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University. NUS ranks first according to QS and THE rankings.

Sr. No.	Name of the university	QS rankings 2023 (Global rank)	THE rankings 2023 (Global rank)
1	National University of Singapore	11	19
2	Nanyang Technological University	19	36
3	Singapore Management University	561-570	-

National University of Singapore
The history of this educational institute dates back to 1905. NUS is well-known for its research initiatives to find solutions to some of the most pressing problems. Approximately 3,000+ PhD students of ~74 different nationalities study at this university.

Logistics	Risk Management	Data Science
Business	Arts and Social Sciences	Design and Engineering
Integrative Sciences and Engineering	Information Systems	Business Analytics
Public Health	Economics	Quantum Technologies

Nanyang Technological University
NTU was established in 1991 and has transformed into a research-intensive varsity. Its vibrant campus provides the right platform to grow your personal and professional network which can help you in multiple ways. You can participate in several activities right, from sports to recreational events.

​Master in Educational Administration	​Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)*	​Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Media & Communication	Master of Public Administration	Master of Science (Electronics)
​Master of Science (Analytics)	​Master of Science (Finance)	Master of Science (Green Electronics)
Master of Science (Information Systems)	Master of Science (International Relations)	Master of Science (Power Engineering)

Singapore Management University
Formed in 2000, it is currently buzzing with ~12,000 students. Similar to NUS and NTU, Singapore Management University is known for its research contribution. International organsations from ~51 countries form 62% of their student community. 

MSc in Management (MiM)	MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation	PhD in Business
MSc in Wealth Management	Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Global Master of Finance Dual-Degree
Executive MBA	Master of IT in Business	MSc in Financial Economics
PhD in Computer Science	Doctor of Engineering	MSc in Quantitative Finance

Other premier colleges in Singapore

• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
• INSEAD, Singapore
• Singapore Institute of Management
• James Cook University, Singapore

Communications	Economics	Computer Science
Architecture	Business Management Studies	Engineering

Cost of education in Singapore
The cost incurred to study in Singapore will be lower compared to mainstream countries such as the US and the UK. Depending on the university and the course, the tuition fees will range between ~INR 12 lakhs to INR 95 lakhs per annum. Whereas the cost of living will be anywhere between ~INR 45,000 to INR 1,23,000.  
Considering the expensive education and wide range of costs, students prefer an education loan for abroad studies. Student loans are a perfect way to finance your higher education independently.
So, you can plan your higher educational journey with this information. If a lack of finance is the only roadblock, you can opt for a student loan. If you need more information related to education loan rate of interest, application and documentation process, please feel free to connect with us. We, at Avanse Financial Services, will be glad to assist you.