Singapore has not only become a popular country for tourism in recent years, but also one of the most popular countries for studying abroad in the world. Many people have unanimously turned their attention to studying abroad in Singapore. Compared with some European and American study abroad countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Singapore, as the most developed country in Southeast Asia, is undoubtedly a very cost-effective choice for studying abroad. So how much do you know about Singapore, one of the safest countries in the world to study abroad? Today Xiao Shenjun is here to chat with you.

Geographic location

First of all, the most obvious advantage of Singapore compared to Western countries is that it is "close to home". It only takes 4 or 5 hours to fly from our country to Singapore. , the air ticket is less than 1,000 yuan, which is very convenient for returning home during the holidays.

Language environment

Singapore is an English-speaking country, and the English language quality of the entire population is good. In addition, Singapore is also a country of immigrants, with Chinese people accounting for 78% of the population, forming a special bilingual environment. It provides Chinese students with a language environment that is extremely easy to adapt to. Most schools use English as the teaching language, and Chinese is a common second language. Chinese international students can achieve the goal of using English fluently without worrying about being unable to communicate due to language barriers in the early stage.

Public Security Environment

As one of the safest countries in the world for studying abroad, Singapore still retains caning. Citizens over the age of 16 who violate laws and regulations will be caned. Citizens under the age of 18 are not allowed to smoke or drink, and citizens under the age of 21 are not allowed to watch restricted-rated movies, and this is all stipulated by law. You can see patrol police at any time on the street. It is safe to run at night, and their police station service stipulates that "999" calls must be answered within 10 seconds. For emergencies, they arrive within 15 minutes. For non-emergency matters, it takes 30 minutes. Arrive within. So you don’t have to worry about safety when studying in Singapore.

Living environment

Due to its strategic location (the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula), Singapore feels like summer all year round, but it is not as sultry as Guangdong, China, with temperatures always between 24-32 degrees Celsius. between. Therefore, Singapore, known as the "Garden City Country" and "Natural Oxygen Bar", has beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, and is very suitable for living. Of course, it is also a very good place to study.

Education level

Singapore follows the Commonwealth education system, but at the same time it combines local characteristics to formulate an advanced education system, and the degrees obtained are highly regarded internationally. Approved. The world's leading universities highly recognize Singapore's "General Certification of Education Ordinary Level" and "General Certificate of Education Advanced Level" results.

Golden Springboard

After studying in Singapore for 1-2 years, international students can continue their studies in the United States, Britain, Australia and other countries. This saves time and money, and fully reflects its role as a "study abroad transfer station". Since the Ministry of Education of China certified university diplomas from cooperative universities in China in 2018, Singapore has gradually become a one-stop country for studying abroad to obtain target academic qualifications.

Employment Immigration

After graduating from professional courses in Singapore, compared with other countries, there are more employment opportunities and broad development space. Many of the world's top 500 companies have their headquarters in Singapore. And after graduation, as long as you are employed by a local company and obtain an Employment Pass (EP), you can apply for Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) after working for half a year.

The above briefly mentioned some of the main advantages of studying in Singapore. Of course, these are also the many advantages of studying in Singapore. More and more people choose to study in Singapore. So, what is the consumption situation in Singapore? How much does it cost to study abroad in Singapore for one year? Xiao Shenjun will come and give you a detailed talk next.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are the first thing to consider when studying in Singapore. Tuition fees for studying abroad in Singapore are generally between SGD 20,000 and SGD 30,000, which is indeed much cheaper than tuition fees at prestigious European and American universities, which often cost tens of thousands of dollars a year.

However, low fees do not necessarily mean that the quality of teaching will be compromised. Singapore’s higher education has always maintained high standards and necessary professionalism. For example, the well-known National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have been Ranked 11th and 12th in the world university rankings, it can be said to be the best choice for studying abroad in Asia.

And here I have to mention the Singapore government’s funding for students at Singapore universities, that is, scholarship and bursary policies. In order to attract more outstanding students from all over the world to study in Singapore, all students studying in its public universities have the opportunity to obtain government funding, and its official banks also provide interest-free loans to international students for their living expenses.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be regarded as the largest expense of living expenses for studying abroad in Singapore. Because private universities in Singapore generally do not have boarding or have poor accommodation conditions, government polytechnics and universities only provide partial accommodation. Most international students in Singapore choose to rent an apartment off campus. International students in Singapore generally have the following three options: government rental housing or private apartments, luxury bungalow student apartments, and international student apartments. The cost is generally SGD 300-1,500 per month, depending on the location, accommodation type, facilities and number of people living in the same room.

Food

Singaporean cuisine combines Chinese food and Malay food, drawing on the best of both worlds and having a unique flavor. The "Nonya cuisine" that is a mixture of the two is even more unique. Many food centers in Singapore provide Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Thai and other fast food from various countries. Schools generally also have canteens and restaurants. Generally speaking, student meals cost about SGD 300-450 per month.

Transportation

A small part of the cost of studying in Singapore is transportation. Transportation in Singapore is fast and there are few traffic jams. The subway is available throughout the island and is safe, comfortable, punctual, fast and cheap. Bus transportation lines are also spread throughout the island, making it safe and convenient. There are more than 10,000 taxis across the island of Singapore serving people in need, with 24-hour call service. Students studying in government schools can enjoy transportation discounts. The average student transportation fee is about SGD 80/month.

After all, excluding the initial preparations and only the necessary tuition and living expenses, the cost of studying in Singapore for a year is about SGD 30,000-40,000, which is about RMB 15 -200,000 yuan. Compared with the cost of studying abroad in countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States, it can be considered very cost-effective!

If you still have any questions, please feel free to come to Xiaoshenjun for consultation. Everyone's purpose of studying abroad is different, but no matter what the reason is, once you decide to start, don't leave any regrets. The road ahead is long and the years are long. May the years pass by with laughter, and may the future be promising.