Study in Singapore, with a plan to stay.
Asia's education hub: top-ranked universities close to home, a safe English-speaking city and a direct line into regional careers.
Your route from study to permanent residence.
- 01STP
Student's Pass
Issued by ICA for an approved institution.
- 02LTVP
Job search
Some local-institution graduates may get up to a year to look for work.
- 03EP
Employment Pass
Employer-sponsored, assessed on salary and COMPASS points.
- 04PR
Permanent residence
Applied for after working in Singapore; decisions are discretionary.
Singapore has no automatic study-to-PR route; your degree and first employer decide the path.
Rules change often. We confirm the current requirements for your case at assessment.
The essentials for Singapore.
- Pass
- Student's Pass (ICA)
- Post-study work
- Employment Pass through an employer
- Intakes
- August (universities); year-round (private)
Student's Pass applied for online after your institution's approval
Your institution registers you with ICA, then you apply for the Student's Pass online and complete formalities after arriving.
Students at approved public institutions may work up to 16 hours a week in term
Work rights apply to full-time students at approved institutions; students at private institutions usually cannot work.
Check EduTrust certification before choosing a private institution
EduTrust is Singapore's quality mark for private schools and is required for them to take international students.
MOE Tuition Grant lowers fees but requires working in Singapore for 3 years
The grant significantly reduces public-university fees, in return for a three-year work bond in Singapore after graduating.
Institutions students often apply to.
A starting point, not a shortlist. Your shortlist is built from your academics, budget and PR goal.
- National University of Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore Management University
- Singapore University of Technology and Design
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- Singapore University of Social Sciences
- INSEAD (Asia campus)
- ESSEC Asia-Pacific
- James Cook University Singapore
- Curtin Singapore
Visas we handle for Singapore.
Swipe to see each visa, tap a card for details.Hover or tap a card for the key details.
Before you fly and after you land.
Everything around the offer letter for Singapore, arranged through vetted providers.
- Accommodation
- Student medical insurance
- Education loans
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo
- Forex & bank account
- SIM card
- Airport pickup
- Scholarships
Free cost calculator
What will Singapore cost you each month?
Rent, food and tuition by city, in rupees, checked against the visa funds rule.
How we help you into Singapore.
Your timeline for Singapore, counted back from the intake — so you always know what happens next.
- 10–12 months before
Programme mapping
Public universities and EduTrust private institutions compared.
- 8–9 months
Applications
Applications, tests and interviews where required.
- 5–6 months
Offer & Tuition Grant
Offer accepted; MOE Tuition Grant and bond compared.
- 2–3 months
Student's Pass
ICA Student's Pass application and medical check.
- 1 month
Pre-departure
Accommodation, forex, SIM and airport pickup.
- First weeks
Land & complete formalities
Student's Pass collection, bank account and internship plan.
Planning to study in Singapore?
Send your details and we will come back with a realistic shortlist, a full first-year cost and the likely route to PR.
Singapore questions
Let's map your global pathway
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.