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Singapore

A global financial center providing exceptionally high standards of living, cleanliness, and safety.

Visa Routes Breakdown

21 Total

Work (11)

PR (1)

Study (1)

Visit (3)

Capital: Singapore
Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
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Languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Time vs Colombo: +2h 30m
Population: About 0.0 million
Calling code: +65
Drives on: Left
Climate: Tropical; hot, humid, rainy

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Visa Routes Breakdown

21 Total

Work (11)

PR (1)

Study (1)

Visit (3)

Singapore

Studying in Singapore

Singapore study planning includes official portals, scholarships, visa basics, work rights, costs, tuition ranges, application timing and source links for Sri Lankan applicants.

Sources checked 24 Aug 2026

STEM and businessGovernment scholarshipsLanguage advantageRegional comparison

Main intakes: September/Fall and January/Spring intakes vary by institutionShortlist 9-12 months ahead for scholarships, and 4-8 months ahead for ordinary admissions.
Typical tuition: Often USD 3,000-45,000+ per year depending on destination and programPostgraduate: Often USD 4,000-50,000+ per year depending on destination and program
Proof of funds: Usually tuition plus sufficient living expenses; verify the official visa/embassy amount before applying.USD 700-2,500+ depending on city
Language requirement

Tuition, visa basics and student work

A planning snapshot. Confirm the exact course fee and visa conditions before paying a deposit.

Tuition range

Undergraduate: Often USD 3,000-45,000+ per year depending on destination and program
Postgraduate: Often USD 4,000-50,000+ per year depending on destination and program

Use the institution fee page before applying; professional programs can cost more.

Student visa

Student visa or residence permit

Immigration portal, embassy/consulate or authorised visa centre depending on the country.

Health insurance is usually required by the visa authority, institution or both.

Build your own yearly budget

Published ranges are only a starting point. Add the fees from your actual course and accommodation shortlist to see a personal total.

Annual tuition

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Monthly living cost

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Visa, flights and other one-off costs

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Months to budget for

Estimated total

Enter your actual figures to see a personal planning total.

Tuition + monthly living × months + one-off costs

Application timeline

Work in this order so scholarship, admission and visa deadlines do not collide.

1Shortlist programs and verify recognition of the institution/course.
2Check entry requirements, language tests, tuition, living budget and scholarship deadlines.
3Apply for admission and scholarships before the priority deadline.
4Accept the offer, pay any required deposit, arrange funds and health insurance.

Post-study work rights

Graduate stay or work options depend on qualification, institution, visa conditions and current immigration rules.

Post-study route

Graduate job-search or residence transition

Stay permitted: Usually 6-24 months where eligible

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Scholarships and funding

Search verified awards, narrow by level, subject, funding and deadline, then compare the strongest options.

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The matcher scores your profile against every verified award for Singapore.

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2 verified awards found for Singapore

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Study level

2 results

NUS Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship

National University of Singapore

Fully funded

Deadline: No separate application: every eligible NUS undergraduate applicant is automatically considered. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by 31 August. Apply for NUS admission itself between roughly December and February for the following August intake.
Award: See funding details
Study level: Bachelor's
Subject: Engineering, Computing & IT +1

A full scholarship for undergraduates from Asian countries (excluding Singapore) admitted to Computing, Engineering or Science at NUS. Sri Lanka qualifies as an Asian country.

Full details

Verified 8 September 2026

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

A*STAR

Fully funded

Deadline: A*STAR publishes separate January and August intake deadlines; verify the desired intake on the official page.
Award: See funding details
Study level: PhD
Subject: Any subject

Up to four years of PhD funding for international students with strong research interest and academic results at participating Singapore institutions.

Full details

Verified 8 September 2026

Official education portals

Use these to find courses, check entry requirements and confirm accreditation.

Study in Singapore
Official or national study information for international students in Singapore.
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Notable universities

A starting point for course searches, not a ranking. Check course accreditation and outcomes before prestige.

Leading public university in Singapore
Major technical or applied sciences university in Singapore
Recognised national university in Singapore

Common questions

Short answers to the questions that usually change a study plan.

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Singapore

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Studying in Singapore

Tuition, visa basics and student work

Build your own yearly budget

Application timeline

Post-study work rights

Scholarships and funding

NUS Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

Official education portals

Notable universities

Common questions

When should I start applying?

Are the tuition figures exact?

Does 'fully funded' always cover every cost?

Can I rely on part-time work to fund my studies?

Is a post-study work route guaranteed?

Official sources

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