The standard of living in Singapore is amongst the highest in Asia. Compared to countries in western continents, the cost of living here is relatively low, and basic items like food and clothing are very reasonably priced.
The cost of education and living in are at least 30 per cent less than that of in the UK or US. All this makes it a very attractive destination our students. Studying there is not exactly a costly affair as there are a number of state-run or aided schools. These schools are cheaper than their international counterparts. The cost of study in Singapore varies according to the institute, course and duration of the course. You might end up paying S$5000 to S$ 20000 approximately for 6 months to 2 years Diploma course, S$ 24000 to S$55000 approximately for 2 to 4 years Bachelor Degree course and S$ 18,500 to S$ 30000 approximately for 1 to 1.5 years Master Degree Course. When it comes to buying books and stationery, be prepared to shed between S$30 and S$100, depending on the course of studies. The state-sponsored colleges and universities in Singapore are also more economical than the private ones. An international student in Singapore spends on average about S$750 to S$2,000 a month on living expenses. This amount of course, varies depending on your individual lifestyle and course of study.
Scholarships
Singapore offers both government and university scholarships and fellowships to students. There are certain scholarships especially available for Indian students studying in Singapore as well. Many organisations and trusts in India also provide scholarships to Indian students for Singapore.
Some of the popular scholarships include Inlaks Fellowship programme, SIA Youth Scholarship for Undergraduate Degree Courses, Nanyang Scholarship, J.N Tata Endowment for Higher Studies and many others.
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