Step 1
Search a course

Before selecting a course, you should crystal clear about what you want to pursue. Once decided, start looking for the institutions, which offer the course. It’s always advised to go through institutions’ websites and online brochures to have a better idea about what the course curriculum offers and whether it’s in tune with the industry needs or not. Singapore is known for its diverse range of programs, which can start from general programs arts and sciences to specialized ones in business management, law, dentistry and medicine.

Step2
Search a college

Depending upon the choice of programs students can search for colleges, though the fees, joining time and duration of the course may vary. However, it is advised to narrow down choices to a fewer institutes due to the cost of application.

Note of caution: Students must be careful about selecting an institution. It must be a genuine and recognized one. It’s advisable to check Singapore government’s higher education website before opting for an institution.

Step 3
Apply to a college

How to apply
To apply for Local Universities/Polytechnics/Institute of Technical Education, students should first check the course brochures or website of the university of their choice to see if they meet the course requirements. They should apply directly to the educational institutions accompanied by the relevant certification and documentation. Please note that local universities accept online applications. Some institutions or courses will require you to undergo an interview or placement test. Upon acceptance, you will be sent a Letter of Offer. Applicants who apply online to local universities can check their application status online. Afterwards, they should sign the acceptance form and return it by the closing date. Students should plan to reach Singapore at least two weeks before the semester commences.

General application procedures:

Government, Government-Aided and Independent Schools
Admission of international students into government, government-aided or independent schools is strictly based on availability of vacancies.

• Submit your application at the school of your choice with the required documents

• If there is a vacancy, you will need to pass a placement test conducted by the school

• Upon passing the test, the school will issue you with a Letter of Acceptance

• The Letter of Acceptance is valid for two weeks, during which time, you must apply for a Student's Pass with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and revert to the school with your Student's Pass confirmation

Upon successful admission to the school, the Ministry of Education's (MOE) Pupil Placement Section will send your parents or guardian a Letter of Donation, for a donation of S$1,000 for every two years that you are studying in Singapore.

Local Universities/Polytechnics/Institute of Technical Education

• Check the course brochures or website of the university of your choice to see if you meet the course requirements

• Apply directly to the educational institutions accompanied by the relevant certification and documentation. Please note that local universities accept online applications

• Some institutions or courses will require you to undergo an interview or placement test

• Upon acceptance, you will be sent a Letter of Offer. Applicants who apply online to local universities can check their application status online

• Sign the acceptance form and return it by the closing date

You will receive a package and should plan to be in Singapore at least two weeks before the semester commences.

Private schools
Private schools conduct their own admissions exercises which are usually publicized in the media or course brochures.

• Check that the school is registered with MOE and that the course has been approved

• Check the course brochures or website of the school to see if you meet the course requirements

• Verify that the courses offered, certification, school facilities and international student services meet your expectations

• Apply directly to the school accompanied by the relevant certification and documentation

• You will be kept informed of your application status and sent a Letter of Offer upon acceptance

Foreign System Schools/International Schools

Foreign System Schools, or International Schools, conduct their own admissions exercises which are usually publicized in the media or course brochures.

• Apply directly to the school accompanied by the relevant certification and documentation

• You will be kept informed of your application status and sent a Letter of Offer upon acceptance

• Check that the course offered, certification, school facilities and international student services meet your expectation

Before you register with a school, check that you have all the necessary information about the school or the programme of your choice.

Remarkably, students must apply to colleges individually; Singapore doesn’t have any Common Application like the US.

Step 4
Collecting documents

Once the college and course is decided, you should start collecting documents like syllabus of the last program studied, result certificates and recommendation letters from teachers.

List of documents required

• Exam Scores- GMAT, GRE, IELTS grades, whichever is applicable to you

• Transcripts-Your qualifying certificates for various colleges

• Statement of Purpose- Document explaining everything about you. You need to present a case explaining why you are the best candidate for a particular course
  and a particular college

• Recommendation from your professor or your last employee

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