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Changes in the policy for applying to study in Singapore
1. Changes in the policy for applying to study in Singapore
1. Changes in Singapore’s Study Abroad Policy
1. Singapore Scholarship
The money and energy that the Singaporean government has invested in education is worth learning for every country. For students with excellent academic performance, the Singaporean government often awards high scholarships. Singapore values talent very much and will use various welfare policies to attract talent. There are many scholarships to be won!
The scholarships offered by the University of Singapore mainly include the "Singapore Enterprise Scholarship" and the "Singapore Government Scholarship". The Government Scholarship is a scholarship provided by the Singapore government specifically for international students in our country. International students who receive this scholarship can enjoy a tuition reduction of 65%-80%. If you are still unable to pay, you can apply for an interest-free loan of up to 80% of the self-paid portion from the Singapore school. In this way, there will be no problem in completing your studies in Singapore!
In addition, there is also the SM1 (Senior Middle) scholarship program. Are you tempted to study abroad for free? This program is designed to attract outstanding Chinese students to study in Singapore. Singapore really spares no effort in its policies to attract talents!
2. Application for permanent residence permit
News from relevant sources in Singapore: International students studying in Singapore can apply for PR (permanent residence permit) without an invitation letter!
Since the end of 2017, the application process for becoming a Singapore PR (permanent resident) has become simpler. You only need to submit your information online, unlike before when you had to make an appointment in advance and wait for a long time.
Why is this policy so attractive? If you apply for PR, you can live and enter Singapore freely without giving up your Chinese nationality! After holding PR for 2 years, you can apply to become a Singaporean citizen, have Singaporean nationality, and enjoy Singapore's education, medical care, work and other benefits!
II. Application conditions for studying abroad
1. The National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University of Singapore usually enroll students from October of the previous year to February of the current year. An IELTS score is required for registration. Written tests and interviews are usually conducted in March, and admission is ultimately based on college entrance examination scores.
2. The school is highly ranked internationally. Students who wish to apply for admission must not only have excellent grades in basic courses, but also have good English skills.
3. For high school graduates, they must be admitted to a domestic first-class university to be eligible to apply, and they must take the university entrance examination and SAT. For students who want to apply for a master's degree, the IELTS score must be 6.5 and the new TOEFL score must be above 90. Moreover, they must be graduates of key undergraduate programs in 211 engineering colleges and universities and can only apply after obtaining a bachelor's degree certificate. The average university score must be above 80 points.
4. The annual tuition fee for international students at the Polytechnic Institute is approximately RMB 25,000, and the annual tuition fee for international students at the University of Singapore is approximately RMB 71,000. The living expenses are approximately RMB 35,000 to 60,000 per year.
5. Admission requirements for public universities through A-level examination: Complete the second year of high school in China, but it is recommended that students who have at least passed the second-tier line after the third year of high school and the college entrance examination apply for the exam. You can apply with at least 3 course scores after one year of training and examinations in Singapore.
2. Which school is good for studying abroad in Singapore?
1. National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is the top university in Singapore. It is a member of AACSB and EQUIS accredited institutions, the Asian University Alliance, the Asia Pacific International Education Association, the International Research University Alliance, Universitas 21, and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities. It enjoys a world-renowned reputation for research in engineering, life sciences and biomedicine, social sciences, and natural sciences.
To apply for a professional master's degree at the National University of Singapore, you must be a graduate of a domestic 211 or 985 university, provide your academic performance, and have an average score of 80 or above, an IELTS score of 6.5, and hold a diploma and bachelor's degree in a related major. Alternatively, you can take the Singapore A-level exam and apply based on your exam results.
To apply for a professional master's degree at the National University of Singapore, you must be a graduate of a domestic 211 or 985 university, provide your academic performance during school, with an average score of 80 or above, an IELTS score of 6.5, and hold a graduation certificate and bachelor's degree in a related major.
2. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a world-class research university in Singapore. NTU is a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, a founding member of the Global Artificial Intelligence Academic Alliance, an AACSB-accredited member, a member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), and a founding member of the International Association of Science and Technology Universities. As a research-intensive university in Singapore, it enjoys a world-renowned reputation for its research in many fields such as nanomaterials, biomaterials, functional ceramics and polymer materials. It is a comprehensive university that focuses on both engineering and business.
3. Singapore University of Technology and Design
Singapore University of Technology and Design is the fourth public university in Singapore after the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and Singapore Management University. The founding president of Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is Professor Thomas L. Manianti, the Dean of the School of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Since its inception, the school has been in deep cooperation with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States. The school’s faculty and staff will be interviewed and recruited by MIT, and all faculty and staff will receive one year of training at MIT before teaching.
4. PSB Academy, Singapore
PSB Academy is a private higher education institution in Singapore with a history of more than 50 years. As a Singaporean university with a good reputation and educational scale, PSB Academy is committed to pursuing academic rigor and being closely connected with the industry. It uses unique teaching concepts and methods to ensure the provision of high-quality education, ensuring that its students are superior in skills and have comprehensive competitiveness in the market. PSB Academy has more than 600 full-time and contract teachers. Through cooperation with top universities in Australia and the United Kingdom, students are provided with more than 80 courses covering different fields, including certificates, colleges, undergraduates and masters.
5. James Cook University, Singapore
James Cook University Singapore is a direct campus of James Cook University in Australia and ranks among the top 2% in the world. James Cook University in Australia established a branch in Singapore in 2003, which was an important milestone for the university to go international. The Singapore campus offers students a full range of university-level courses covering business, information technology, psychology and education. The courses offered and degree certificates issued by the Singapore campus are exactly the same as those of the main campus in Australia.
The Singapore campus of James Cook University in Australia offers majors such as banking and finance, tourism and hotel management, international business, management, marketing, sports and exhibition management, accounting, financial management, business intelligence and information systems, interactive visualization, games, big data and data mining, 2D/3D graphics and network technology, mobile technology, programming, business and environmental science, aquaculture, and psychology.
6. Kaplan Institute of Higher Education, Singapore
Kaibo Higher Education has the Edu Trust certification and has also obtained the qualification certification from the Education Department of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, providing solid guarantees for overseas students in terms of quality education and development prospects.
Located in the financial and commercial center of Singapore, Kaplan Higher Education provides students with high-quality bachelor's, master's and doctoral higher education courses. Two modern and intelligent urban campuses, comfortable teaching environment and trusted education brand have attracted countless students from all over the world. The courses offered by the college cover a variety of majors, including accounting and finance, business administration, communications and media, engineering, hotel and tourism management, humanities and social sciences, information technology, law, nursing and healthcare, etc.
7. East Asia Institute of Management, Singapore
EAIB is a well-known private higher education institution in Singapore, founded in 1984. It is one of the first six institutions to be officially awarded Edu Trust certification. The school currently has more than 3,000 students from 20 countries and regions around the world. It is one of the largest and highest quality private institutions in Singapore.
East Asia Institute of Management has two independent campuses. It offers undergraduate, master and doctoral programs in business, logistics, hotel and tourism management, computer science and other fields, with a total of more than 20 majors. Among them, hotel and tourism management has a good reputation in Singapore.
3. Things to bring with you when studying in Singapore
1. Clothing
Singapore is located in the tropics, so the temperature is relatively high throughout the year. Basically, you don't need a thick coat. If you are preparing clothes, you can focus on light and comfortable tops, pants and skirts. Shoes should also be breathable and comfortable.
In fact, it is enough to pack two or three sets of clothes in the suitcase. Buying clothes locally can not only keep up with local trends, but also reduce the weight of travel. Moreover, the price of buying clothes here is not particularly expensive and it is affordable for international students.
2. Electrical appliances
They are introduced separately because the sockets here are different from those in China. Everyone needs to bring their own plug converters. The prices will be cheaper if purchased from China, and the quality is also guaranteed. The most important thing is that you don’t need to spend time buying them.
With this level of concern, you need to carefully consider the electrical appliances you plan to bring when traveling, especially those that need to be plugged in to use, such as hair dryers. Try not to bring them. You can consider replacing chargers with suitable plugs, or convert them before use.
3. Documents
What you need to bring are all commonplace things, including passport, visa, air tickets, invitation letter, application materials, etc. What you need to pay special attention to is that these documents must be backed up and have electronic versions, so you don’t have to worry too much if they are lost.
4. Books
Regarding this part, everyone needs to consider carefully their professional studies and whether they need to use certain books frequently. If necessary, you can bring them with you, so that it will be more convenient for you to use them later. After all, the price of buying books here is relatively expensive.
5. Daily use
Basically, daily necessities can be bought in stores and supermarkets in Singapore, and most of them are even cheaper than bringing them from China, so there is no need to make extra preparations for this.
Some of them are more expensive, such as glasses and other related products. The prices are much more expensive. If you buy them domestically, the prices will be relatively cheap, so you can bring spare ones and prepare a few more pairs of contact lenses.
Summary of changes in the policy for applying to study in Singapore
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