A comparison between public universities and private universities in Singapore.

A comparison between public universities and private universities in Singapore.

I. Types of institutions

Public colleges and universities: funded by the government, managed by the state, usually funded by the government. The teaching quality is high and the management is strict. The course time is longer.

Private schools: First of all, there are two main types of private schools in Singapore: one is purely private and must be registered with the Business Registration Bureau and the Ministry of Education at the same time; The other is an educational institution organized by a community or a legal non-profit organization or enterprise, which may not be registered by the Ministry of Education. From the perspective of government policies, school operations and fees, there is not much difference between the two types of schools.

The government allows all private educational institutions to issue diplomas, but with the prior permission of Singapore's Ministry of Education, they can also represent junior college degree courses in other countries and regions, and the degrees will be awarded by foreign universities.

It is suggested that when choosing a private university, look for the accreditation of the school: generally speaking, there are two kinds of accreditation: 1. 2.EDU certification and SQC certification. EDU certification is divided into one year and four years, which is a sign of the comprehensive situation of the school, so students are advised to choose a school with dual certification. Formal private schools have dual accreditation, but both public and private schools are registered and managed by the Ministry of Education of Singapore.

Second, the admission conditions

Public institutions:

The school ranks very high in the world. Students who want to apply for admission should not only have excellent grades in basic courses, but also have good English skills. For high school graduates, they need to reach a degree in China before applying, taking college exams and taking SAT exams. Students who want to apply for a master's degree must have an IELTS score of 6.5 and a new TOEFL score of 90 or above (580 or above); Moreover, they must be students who graduated from 2 1 1 key engineering colleges, and can only apply after obtaining a bachelor's degree certificate. The average college score is above 80.

Private colleges and universities: Grade one or above in high school or equivalent, you can apply directly without TOEFL or IELTS scores, but generally you have to study in the preparatory course first; For students who have not obtained high school education, in addition to the preparatory course, they should also participate in relevant courses to obtain professional certificates.

Third, university tuition.

Public institutions: The tuition fee for international students in polytechnic is about 30,000-50,000 RMB per year.

Private institutions: The tuition fee of private institutions is about 60,000-80,000 RMB per year.

Fourth, employment prospects.

Public institutions: students studying in public universities in Singapore, because during their study abroad, the government will give them government subsidies to reduce their tuition burden. In return, they will work in companies registered in Singapore for three years or more after graduation. Moreover, students who can enter public universities do well in their studies at home and study hard in Singapore. Those students who study hard will not worry about finding a job.

Private institutions: Graduates from private institutions can get a green card after three years of stable work in Singapore, and they can choose to return to China for employment with high salary.

In contrast, it is not easy for students attending excellent private schools to get the Singapore green card immediately with their undergraduate diplomas obtained after three years in private schools. However, if students work in Singapore for three years, the chances of getting a green card are 80%.

Public colleges and universities are cheap and suitable for working-class families and families whose conditions are not allowed. Students' academic performance should be outstanding and their learning attitude should be serious. Private colleges and universities have relatively high tuition fees, but there is not much restriction on students' academic performance when they enter school. Students can get an advanced diploma with high cost performance.

Further reading: considerations for studying in Singapore

1. packing: summer clothes without Chinese herbal medicine.

Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate, which is warm and humid all year round, and the annual temperature is between 24℃ and 32℃. It is recommended to bring more summer clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, trousers and casual shorts. In addition, students can choose to bring some coats or sports tops to keep out the cold in cold air-conditioned rooms, and bring a better set of shirts, ties, trousers and leather shoes for formal occasions. Usually you can bring a pair of sports shoes, a pair of casual shoes and a pair of sandals and slippers.

Small appliances imported from Singapore are very cheap. Walkman, CD Walkman, camera and computer accessories are purchased in Singapore. The medicine may include some cold medicines, Huanglian Shangqing Pills, spiramycin (to prevent toothache), Piyanping (insect bite), Yunnan Baiyao, cooling oil, essential balm, watermelon frost spray, antibiotics, etc. Usually, if you have other conventional tonics, you can bring them in moderation, but don't bring Chinese herbal medicines (which can be used as medicine belts) to avoid trouble when you go through customs. The voltage in Singapore is 240 volts and 50 hertz alternating current, and students are required to carry three or two plugs.

2. Living expenses: about 750- 1000 Singapore dollars per month.

Singapore is one of the countries with high living standards in Asia, but compared with western countries, Singapore's living consumption is still relatively low, and the prices of basic daily necessities such as food and clothes are very reasonable. The average monthly living expenses of overseas students in Singapore are about S $ 750- 1000 (equivalent to RMB 3,700-5,000), depending on their lifestyle and courses. Students can cook their own meals in the dormitory, or eat in the school cafeteria or the cooked food center outside. Traditional foods from China can be bought in Singapore's markets or supermarkets, and delicious foods from China and all over the world can be selected in the cooked food center outside, with prices ranging from S $2.5 to S $6.

3. Transportation: The price of E-Pass card is favorable.

You can take public transport anywhere in Singapore, and you can pay the fare in cash or EZ-linkCard. You can also enjoy certain price concessions by using EZ-Link card. The monthly transportation fee for students is about S $65,438+000. It should be noted that buses and subways in Singapore are charged by sections. When students use the E-Pass card to get on, get off or get in and out of the subway station, they need to punch in and record the fees.

4. Leave: The attendance rate should not be less than 90%.

The Immigration Department of Singapore requires international students to attend classes at least 90% per month, otherwise the visa will be refused. If students need to take time off due to illness during their study, they need to apply to the dean of the college and provide a sick leave form issued by a regular doctor. Only after approval can they take time off. Anyone who takes leave or returns to China for more than 60 days must reapply to the Singapore Immigration Bureau after the student visa expires, and cannot apply for extension.

Further reading: How to earn money while studying in Singapore?

1. Relevant policies

According to the regulations, international students are only allowed to work and study in government colleges in Singapore. Most private colleges in Singapore do not allow foreign students to take part-time jobs, but later the Singapore government stipulated that private schools can provide high-quality teaching services to students as long as they can pass the accreditation of the Singapore Education Service Accreditation Committee.

For example, some institutions in Singapore, such as La Salle College of Art, Nanyang College of Art, School of Architecture and Management, can enjoy the right to work part-time. In other words, international students who pass this certification can go out to work part-time, and students in this private school have the same part-time time as students in public schools.

2. Time and salary

International students can go out to work part-time after applying for a part-time job in their school and getting approval. According to the government regulations, the weekly part-time hours cannot exceed 16 hours. You don't need to apply to the school for a part-time job during the holidays, and the part-time time is unlimited. The salary generally ranges from 5- 10 yuan, and the position in the school will be slightly higher. It is understood that the salary of the National University of Singapore is basically about one hour in 8 yuan. Outside KFC, McDonald's and so on 6-7 yuan per hour.

What are the advantages of part-time job?

Part-time jobs for international students can not only cultivate their own abilities, but also reduce the financial burden on their families. Nowadays, most international students grew up in a superior environment, and their self-care ability is relatively weak. Therefore, studying abroad provides a good opportunity to cultivate the ability to live independently. During this period, a moderate part-time job is of great benefit without affecting one's studies. Part-time job is one of the most direct and effective means to contact foreign society, foreigners and integrate into the culture of the host country; Moreover, foreign students can exercise their character and perseverance through labor, so as to know how to cherish labor creation, and at the same time, they can realize the "sense of accomplishment" of surviving on their own ability; In addition, it is also of great benefit to improve one's language ability.

It can be seen that it is good to study in Singapore and do part-time jobs in your spare time.

4. What are the precautions?

Part-time jobs must be moderate. Many foreign universities have relative tuition fee remission, living allowance and scholarship systems for international students. It is the correct choice for international students to focus on their studies, study hard and take part-time jobs moderately. It is not advisable if part-time job makes study an auxiliary. Especially for foreign students who have just set foot in a foreign country, they should control their part-time jobs as much as possible. Most of these students go abroad as language students or preparatory students. Before they formally enter higher education, any form of excessive part-time job will have a negative impact on their future studies.

It can be seen that although it is a good thing to study in Singapore for a part-time job, foreign students should grasp the time when doing a part-time job. Only a moderate part-time job can really help yourself, otherwise it may affect your studies.

In addition, due to the sudden changes in the environment, it takes at least three to six months for foreign students to adapt to the surrounding life and environment when they first go abroad, so they should try to avoid part-time jobs during this period. As parents, before going abroad, in addition to preparing necessary tuition fees for students, they should also prepare living expenses for at least half a year in order to remain unchanged and cope with changes.

During this period, a moderate part-time job is of great benefit without affecting one's studies. Part-time job is one of the most direct and effective means to contact foreign society, foreigners and integrate into the culture of the host country; Moreover, foreign students can exercise their character and perseverance through labor, so as to know how to cherish labor creation, and at the same time, they can realize the "sense of accomplishment" of surviving on their own ability; In addition, it is also of great benefit to improve one's language ability.

In order to effectively ensure that international students can successfully complete their studies, even if they are allowed to take part-time jobs, the relevant government departments of various countries have made strict regulations on the time, type of work and qualification of part-time jobs.