Why studying in Singapore
In all over the World Singapore has a good reputation in academics excellence. Its influence in both eastern and western cultures shows the welcoming of students towards the country. Singapore has a multi-cultural society where people respect all the cultures. Singapore offers a high quality of life, safe and secure environment. Singapore has been ranked as the second safest city in the world because of the strict law enforcement which results in the low crime rates. The education fees are much more affordable compared to European countries. Within a low budget students can get high quality education from top universities that offer the same level of education.
QS World University Rankings 2021 - Top Universities in Singapore
Rank | University |
1 | National University of Singapore (NUS) |
2 | Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) |
3 | Singapore University of Technology & Design |
4 | Singapore Management Institute |
5 | Singapore Institute of Management |
6 | James Cook University, Singapore |
7 | PSB Academy |
8 | SP Jain School of Global Management |
9 | Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM) |
10 | Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) |
1. National University of Singapore (NUS)
It is a national public college and research university in Singapore. University of Singapore and Nanyang University merged together in 1980 to form this university officially. Adjacent to Kent Ridge of Queenstown NUS’s main campus is located. In July 1905 medical school was founded, with a mission to educate, inspire and transform.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
2. Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
This university is the second oldest autonomous university and most prestigious universities in the Singapore founded in 1981, and also this university is the one of Singapore’s 2 major national universities. According to the major international ranking NTU has been in the world’s top 30 universities. In singapore this university is the largest with the campus size, main campus covers over 200 hectares of land. The main campus is located in the western part of Singapore and the other campus is Novena.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Continuing education
3. Singapore University of Technology & Design(SUTD)
This is a public autonomous university and the only university located in the eastern part of Singapore, established in July 2009. The motto of the university is “A Better World By Design”. The vision of the university is redesign, education and research to make a positive impact on society and make a better tomorrow.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Research work
4. Singapore Management Institute
This is a public university and the third oldest autonomous university founded in 2000 in the Singapore. This university has triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. This university is organized into 8 schools and more than 10000 undergraduate and postgraduate programs SMU offers yearly.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Research degrees
- Professional and Continuing education
5. Singapore Institute of Management(SIM)
By Economic Development Board(EDB) on 28 November 1964 SIM has been founded as a tertiary education institution in Singapore. SIM Group provided its services through two educational brands, SIM Global Education and SIM Academy. The courses offered from this university collaborates with universities in Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Executive education courses
- Diploma
6. James Cook University, Singapore
This university is a branch of James Cook University based in Australia. It’s a public research university established in 2003 as the only overseas university in Singapore. The Singapore campus is located between Kallang and Geylang, the university specializations are mainly in ecology, marine and environmental sciences. Students from JCU Singapore can transfer to or study abroad at JCU’s main campus in Queensland, Australia, and vice versa.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Pathway Programs
7. PSB Academy
PSB Academy is a privately owned school that is recognized by the Committee for Private Education (CPE), which was founded in 1964. City campus is located in Marina Square, Singapore. This education institution has 6 schools in Singapore and they are School of Foundation Studies, School of Business and Management, School of Engineering and Technology, School of Life and Physical Science, School of Postgraduate Studies, and the Digital Academy.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Certificate and Diploma
- Short Professional course
8. SP Jain School of Global Management
t is a private business school located in Sydney, Mumbai, Singapore and Dubai. In 2006 the Singapore campus was set up.S P Jain is the first business school in Singapore to receive accreditation for its Global MBA program.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Doctoral
9. Nanyang Institute of Management(NIM)
NIM is a private institution established in 2001, with the vision of “Nurturing Today for Tomorrow” in Singapore. It has ISO 9001 certifications dn is registered with CPE. This institution has 4 schools : School of Tourism & Hospitality, School of Early Childhood Education, School of Business, and School of Language.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
10. Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
This university is a public research autonomous university established in 2009 in Singapore. The main campus is located in Dover, Singapore. The university offers degree programmes that are specialized with overseas universities. The university’s degree programmes are grouped into 5 : Engineering, Food Chemical and Biotechnology, Infocomm Technology, Health and Social Sciences, and Business Communication and Design.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
