Singapore is increasingly emerging as an attractive destination for studying business and management courses. Education in Singapore is comparatively cheaper than in other foreign locations. One could hope to complete one year MBA in the same cost as in the top Indian B-Schools. Moreover, Singapore is culturally closer to India, so students do not face much difficulty in Singapore. Singapore is also the business hub and many multinationals have their corporate offices in Singapore. The quality of education is also good and comes at an affordable price.


Advantage Singapore

1. Affordable and quality education
2. Study with students from 30 different countries
3. Safest place for international students
4. Wide career opportunities, Singapore – major economic centre

Eligibility
Most of the universities in Singapore accept three year graduation degree from Indian universities. Many of them require GMAT scores and IELTS scores of 6.5 or above (with no band less than 6). About 2 years of work experience is required by most universities.


Application Procedure
One needs to select a B-School and have the following documents ready:

1. Academic Record - Transcripts & Marksheets
2. Standardized Test (GMAT/IELTS) Score Reports
3. Work Experience Details - Resume
4. Letter of Recommendation
5. Application Essays / Statement of Purpose

One must start the application process 12 months in advance. The applications can be requested through the university websites or can be downloaded from the websites. In most of the cases, education consultants/agents would provide the application forms.


Fee and other expenses
The total expenses per annum including fee and accommodation, food etc would range from 10 – 15 lacs INR. These expenses depend on the location, infrastructure and other facilities provided by the universities. There are some institutes which are affiliated to universities, such institutes charge less. However, the quality of faculty and infrastructure becomes an issue. Fee in such universities would be around 6-9 lacs INR.


Singapore Student Visa
The following documents would be required for getting student visa to Singapore

1. Visa Form( form 16 and form V36)
2. Covering Letter
3. One way Ticket
4. Student Pass
5. Two photographs as per specification

Processing fee is around Rs 1050 INR and the processing time is 2-3 working days. All Student visa applications must be applied and processed in Singapore through the local sponsor of the applicant at the following address either in person or by post:


Visitor Services Centre
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority,
4th Story, ICA Building,
Singapore 208718.