Study in Singapore – a new destination for education abroad

Singapore is home to the best educational institutions in the region, offering students world-class courses focused on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Although the Singapore government has not yet released figures for the country, overseas education consultants say the number of Indian students choosing that country has increased by 20% annually since 2009.

Singapore is one of the top ten educational destinations in the world. According to many foreign education consultants, the country appears to be the preferred location for Indian students for the following reasons:

Education Center of Excellence:

The country’s education program prides itself on the fact that its primary and secondary school system is competitive, international, and encourages young minds to analyze. In an inspiring and conducive learning environment, Singapore provides high quality teaching and research. More than 16 leading foreign universities have established centers of excellence in education and research in Singapore. Private education institutions have also made their presence felt as centers of quality education. To secure a place at these prestigious educational bodies, international students are required to prove their proficiency in the English language, which makes IELTS classes a must for non-native speakers of English.

Quality education at an affordable cost:

Compared to other developed countries, tuition fees are quite affordable and the cost of living in Singapore is still much lower. In Singapore’s meritocratic tradition, talented students who need financial assistance can find the assistance they need in the form of scholarships, grants, and study loans. In fact, getting financial aid is much easier in Singapore than in other countries. Approved visa agents can provide appropriate guidance in obtaining a scholarship for eligible students.

Close proximity and familiar culture :

Study visa advisors are of the opinion that international students often choose study destinations in close geographical proximity to their home country. Since the founding of modern Singapore by the British in 1819, the mass migration of Indians to Singapore to seek work has resulted in the largest overseas Indian population. This is one of the prominent reasons behind the increase in applications for Singapore student visa.

Job opportunities after completing studies:

Once a student completes his/her education in Singapore, he/she has to obtain a Singapore work permit or pass through a local employer which allows him/her to work with the employer until such time as the work permit becomes valid after which the same student can apply for permanent residence. Students who have to undergo practicum in institutions in Singapore as part of their course syllabus will also get a work permit and so the same can lead to a work permit and permanent residence as well. Thus, a student can, immediately after completing his studies, join the workforce.