Singapore, as a major educational country in Asia, has always been favored by many students. Excellent educational resources, close to home, and reasonable study abroad fees... These advantages make studying in Singapore the first choice for many Asian students.
Moreover, Singapore universities are generally very friendly to Chinese students, and both college entrance examination students and international curriculum students can apply. The following will introduce the advantages of studying in Singapore and application information for undergraduate institutions. Interested students, hurry up and mark~
Advantages of studying in Singapore
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High education level
It is well known that Singapore’s education is among the best in Asia. The Singaporean government invests more in education every year than in national defense. Moreover, Singapore is a famous "golden springboard" in the study abroad circle, with direct connections to Europe, the United States, Australia and other countries. Although there are not many universities in Singapore, there are many world-famous universities. National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University are ranked 11th and 12th respectively in the latest QS World University Rankings . The overall academic atmosphere is strong, and Singapore puts education first.
Singapore’s education system truly integrates the East and the West. It not only absorbs the strengths of the Western education system - interest orientation and critical thinking, but also retains the advantages of the Eastern tradition - solid foundation and subject depth. It is very friendly to Chinese students and is the best choice for studying abroad.
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Pay equal attention to both Chinese and English
Three-quarters of Singapore's population is Chinese, and the rest is composed of other ethnic groups such as Malays (about 14%), Indians (about 9%), and mixed races (about 2%). Although Singapore implements all teaching in English, Chinese is also a very important language in Singapore.
Many parents may not feel comfortable sending their newly grown children into a completely unfamiliar environment. Singapore is undoubtedly a good transition. The popularity of Chinese in Singapore is high, and students can integrate as quickly as possible even if their English is not good. And all-English teaching can also give students a good opportunity to exercise, which is conducive to their rapid growth.
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The cost of studying abroad is moderate
The average annual undergraduate cost of Singapore’s public universities is about 230,000 Singapore dollars (about 110,000 yuan), and the average annual cost of private universities is about 240,000 Singapore dollars (about 120,000 yuan). Compared with the cost of studying abroad in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia, which often starts at 400,000 per year, studying in Singapore is very cost-effective.
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The environment is safe and livable
Singapore enjoys the reputation of a "garden city country", integrating a country, a city and an island. It is lined with green trees, has summer all year round, is quiet and orderly, and is like a world-class mega campus.
Many people do not choose to study in the United Kingdom or the United States because they are worried about safety issues. Singapore not only has a good environment, but is also a "safety-crazy country." In the 2019 World Safe City Index published by The Economist, a world-class magazine that has always been known for its rigor, Singapore ranked second in the world in terms of overall score! While major cities in the world are now overshadowed by violence, murder, drug abuse and other threats to the physical and mental health of young people, the Singaporean government relies on strict laws and regulations to govern the country, making it the "most livable" country in Asia.
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Good employment environment
As the world's third largest financial center, many large companies around the world have set up their Asian headquarters in Singapore. Singapore's job market has great potential, rapid development and many opportunities.
Singapore’s “Graduate Employment Report 2021” states that within six months of graduation, the employment rate of graduates reached 94.4%.
The starting salary for undergraduates in Singapore’s public universities is around SGD 3,000. The salary for graduates from private universities is SGD 2,000~2,500. The basic starting salary for master’s students during their probationary period is around SGD 3,500. After formal employment, the salary will also increase steadily every year.
Singapore is a good place to find a job, and there are many career options and directions to choose from. International students can consider applying for Singapore permanent residence (PR) after working for a few years, or they can accumulate some work experience in overseas companies in order to return to their country to seek better development. You can also transfer to a third country to continue your studies.
Conditions for studying in Singapore
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Admission requirements for undergraduate study abroad
1. Academic qualifications
Mainland students need to have completed high school studies and taken the college entrance examination before they are eligible to submit a formal application. They must ensure that they have a complete study experience. This will make it easier for the school to review the applicants' qualifications, and the difficulty of learning will be reduced accordingly.
2. Language
To provide IELTS scores, you only need a score of about 6.5 points; to provide TOEFL scores, you need to confirm that the score is above 85 points. All classes are taught in English, so you only need to provide the transcript of the standardized test in English.
3. Results
However, the exam requires everyone to receive intensive training, because the assessment method and content are different from what you study in China. The results of the exam are released in March every year. It will take a long time for everyone to prepare, and you need to produce a transcript with more than 2 A's.
If you find it troublesome and time-consuming to present academic and language scores separately, you can consider taking the A-Level exam directly. This is an international exam that includes academic and language assessments and is directly recognized by various universities in Singapore.
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Master's Undergraduate study abroad admission requirements
1. Hardware
The language assessment is also relatively simple. It is similar to the undergraduate requirements. It also requires IELTS or TOEFL scores. Regardless of the specific score standard, it will be higher, and higher requirements will be placed on students' oral English. It is necessary to ensure that IELTS6.5 protects TOEFL 90 or above.
Students who have completed undergraduate studies or are about to complete undergraduate studies can submit their own applications. As long as they have academic certificates issued by the school or the official, everyone is also required to have a GPA of about 3.5 points, which will be more competitive.
2. Software
Based on PS and CV, you only need to fill in the content according to the template given by the school; additionally, you need to prepare a research plan (Research Proposal), which should explain your general plan during your studies.
The focus of this part of the preparation of documents is letters of recommendation. You should contact the recommenders as early as possible, and there must be at least two. It is recommended to choose teachers and internship tutors, so that you can more comprehensively demonstrate your academic and professional abilities.
