2022 Singapore Study Abroad Application Requirements Steps

Candidates who apply to study abroad must first meet the application conditions. This is the most basic content for applying to countries and colleges. The following introduces you to the application requirements and steps for studying in Singapore in 2022, for your reference only.

1. Application conditions for studying in Singapore

1. Requirements for government primary and secondary schools

Singapore government primary school students in grades two to five cannot apply directly. Fifth grade students need to take the Singapore Entrance Examination for International Students (AEIS) and transfer into the second to fifth grade of Singapore primary schools based on their test scores. Students in the first to third grade of a Singapore government secondary school cannot apply directly. Students entering the first to third grade of a secondary school need to take the Singapore Admissions Examination for International Students (AEIS) and transfer to the first to third grade of a Singapore government secondary school based on their test scores.

2. Conditions for junior colleges and polytechnics

Domestic students over 17 years old who pass the Singapore O-level examination can apply for Singapore junior colleges and polytechnics. Students who score below C6 in English and below 15 points in the Singapore O-level unified examination will have the opportunity to be admitted to the Government Junior College (Pre-university) in Singapore. After two years of study, they will be admitted to a government university in Singapore. Students with an English score of D7 or below and a total score of 18 or below in the Singapore O-level examination will have the opportunity to be admitted to five government polytechnics.

3. Public University Requirements

Undergraduate students at public universities in Singapore require students to have a college entrance examination score of 80 points or more, an IELTS score of 6.5, or A-level examination scores of three A or above. , some majors require all A’s. Master's degree students are required to have a domestic undergraduate degree from a 211/985 institution, an IELTS score of 7.0, and some majors require several years of relevant work experience.

4. Private University Requirements

Undergraduate programs at private universities in Singapore require students to have a junior high school diploma or equivalent, and an IELTS score of 6.0. In some institutions, both junior high school graduates and high school students can apply. But you need to take preparatory courses. Master's degree requires students to have a domestic undergraduate degree and an IELTS score of 6.5. Some colleges and universities have junior college to master's degree programs, and you can apply for a master's degree even if you have a junior college degree.

2. Application steps for studying in Singapore

1. How to choose a school

In Singapore, active and diversified private schools provide an all-inclusive and unique course. The school provides more choices and opportunities for domestic and international students. Currently, there are more than 300 private schools in Singapore. The courses provided are based on market development and needs. Courses include: hotel and tourism management, mass media, logistics management, business administration, information technology, and financial management. , marketing, art and more.

While creating a good learning environment for students, private schools also provide students with general diploma, college diploma, bachelor's diploma and master's diploma courses. Private schools often co-organize courses with internationally renowned universities in the United States, Britain and Australia, giving students the opportunity to obtain international-level diplomas without paying expensive tuition fees.

2. How to apply

Before applying, we will provide comprehensive assessment and guidance based on the student's chosen major, help students choose the most suitable school, and help students prepare for admission applications and visas. Required materials to successfully obtain a university admission letter.

3. Prepare the required application materials

Notarization of the applicant’s birth certificate; notarization of the applicant’s highest academic qualifications and transcripts; copies of the applicant’s ID card and passport; copies of the applicant’s parents’ ID cards Documents; proof of work income of the applicant’s parents and study abroad plan; six passport-sized photos; notarized bank deposit (more than RMB 150,000); resume.

4. Apply for a visa

The Singapore study visa uses an advanced electronic visa. The visa approval time is usually two to three weeks, and the visa rate is 100%.

3. Things to note when applying to study in Singapore

1. Can a university graduate apply for permanent residence?

Master’s degree graduates from Singapore universities can apply for PR. Master's degree students who want to apply for permanent residence (PR) need to find a job in a local company in Singapore, and then they can apply for an Employment Pass (EP). After working for half a year, they can go to the Immigration Bureau to apply for PR, which only takes half a year. Can get a green card.

2. Do I need to go through an embassy interview to apply to study in Singapore?

If the applicant is 19 years old and below, and is applying for a full-time course offered by an approved private education institution, the applicant can submit the application materials directly to the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.

If the applicant is 19 years old and above (over 19 years old when submitting materials), he or she applies for non-academic language, business, craft and art courses (including courses at the University of London), and needs to go through the Singapore Embassy in China Embassy interview.

3. Can I apply for scholarships or grants to study in Singapore?

Foreign students studying in Singapore’s public tertiary institutions can apply for bursaries from the government. Under this scheme, students who receive bursaries are required to stay and work in Singapore for three years after graduation.

Many private institutions and tertiary institutions in Singapore also award scholarships and bursaries to students studying locally or overseas.