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Why Study In Singapore?

As a world leader in research and innovation, Singapore stands as a premier education hub with its world class universities offering international students quality education at an affordable cost. Singapore had earned the third place in the 2013 QS Best Student Cities thus reflecting the country’s combination of highly ranked universities along with a diverse student community and high quality of life.

Singapore offers students a unique learning experience as they receive a perfect blend of social, cultural and educational mix. In addition the country offers the sophistication of modern living making Singapore truly vibrant and cosmopolitan. Quite a number of students these days are opting to study in Singapore. If you too are thinking of studying abroad in Singapore, you must contact us and we will guide you suitably.

Higher Education System In Singapore

Educational Facts and Figures

Decree Governing Higher Education

Academic Year

Language of Instruction

Structure of Higher Education- An Outline

Pre-University Education

• Junior Colleges/Centralised Institute

Post-Secondary Education

• Polytechnics

• Institute of Technical Education

• Specialised Arts Schools

• Universities

Levels of Studies

Non-University Level Post-Secondary Studies:

The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) provides full-time institutional training for school leavers and offers part-time Continuing Education and Training (CET) programmes for working adults.

University Level Studies:

University Level First Stage: Bachelor’s Degree

University Level Second Stage: Postgraduate Degree

University Level Third Stage: Doctoral Degree

Cost of study.

Visa Process to Study In Singapore

IN SINGAPORE, EVERY VISA IS REFERRED TO AS A “PASS”. SO IT IS:

‘STUDENT PASS’

It is no different from Student visa.

For a short course that can be completed in 30 days or the validity of the entry stamp you received on the checkpoint (whichever is less), you do not need a student pass.

SINGAPORE STUDENT PASS APPLICATION:

After receiving the offer letter from the desired institute for particular course, students need to apply for student pass to enter Singapore. Institutes in Singapore will file the Singapore student pass for Indian application on behalf of the student to Singapore immigration and check point authority (ICA). Singapore student pass application Fee varies from institute to institute. Normally it will take 2 – 3 weeks to get the Singapore student visa pass.

PROOF OF FINANCIAL SOURCES:

As per the Singapore student visa rules, candidate has to show funds which must be minimum 1 day old from date of visa application. If the funds are as fixed deposit then, bank must issue a letter confirming the availability of same. Bank letter must be dated less than 30 days from the date of visa application

REQUIREMENTS:

Singapore student pass requirements for Indian in same order as given hereunder:

• -International student application form
• -Passport
• -One Passport size photo (less than 6 months old)
• -Visa application fee
• -Bank Statements – ORIGINAL for the last 28 days from all sponsors
• -Transcripts (Mark sheets -from 10th class till the last degree obtained)
• Affidavit of Support to be given by the sponsor on Rs.20 stamp paper (non-judicial)
• -Work experience certificate
• -Fixed Deposit Receipts (if necessary)
• -Bank loan sanction letter (if necessary)

Applicants are encouraged to submit application at least 2 months before the commencement of the course.

If the required documents are not in the English language, officially translated versions as well as copies in the originally language are required.

PROCEDURE

Although the rejection rate is low, there is no fixed set of requirements that, if fulfilled, gives you the right to a student pass. You submit the documents, and ICA makes a decision. That said, if the following boxes are ticked, you will most likely be granted a student pass:

• -The institution submits the application on your behalf once you chose a full-time course at a recognized educational institution;
• -Academic credentials to support that you have completed secondary or tertiary education;.
• -Your forms are properly filled and the supporting documents all check out.

Singapore has the ambition to be a regional education hub. So in general, the student pass process is kept as accessible and streamlined as possible. Nevertheless, rejections do occur in certain cases.

It is advisable to process your Student Pass application as soon as you can. You can send scans to your school for the first submission, but need to bring the originals when you collect your pass.

That said, you can enter Singapore with a social visit pass and start your course already. Just do verify with the school whether, in the unlikely case of student pass rejection, they will refund you the remaining course fees. Most schools will agree to this.

Another thing to keep in mind, is that you always need a valid endorsement in your passport, be it a student pass or social visit pass. Never overstay even if your student pass application is pending.

TURN AROUND TIME

The application can be as fast as two weeks, but it’s safer to assume that it will take 4-5 weeks until approval.

As long as you have a legal way to reside in Singapore, you do not need to apply for a student pass to be allowed to study.

You get complete assistance and counselling from Global Opportunities to apply for your Student Visa Pass to study in Singapore.

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