Singapore

Country in Asia

Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is a global financial center with a tropical climate and multicultural population. Its colonial core centers on the Padang, a cricket field since the 1830s and now flanked by grand buildings such as City Hall, with its 18 Corinthian columns. In Singapore's circa-1820 Chinatown stands the red-and-gold Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, said to house one of Buddha's teeth.

Dialing code: +65
Area: 719.1 km²
Currency: Singapore dollar
Prime minister: Lee Hsien Loong
Population: 5.399 million (2013) World Bank
Official languages: English, Tamil, Malay, Standard Mandarin

Information about Destination-Country

The all-inclusive city-state: Singapore is the place where ancient traditions meet progress and innovation. This small island state, population 4.6 million, is located between Malaysia and Indonesia and is an ideal starting point for travelling around Asia.

A unique mixture of traditional culture and western living standards at comparatively low costs create an interesting study abroad destination. All courses at the universities are taught in English which makes for an easy transition into the Asian world.

The higher education system is structured like the Anglo-Saxon system and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD degrees. The ideal study conditions combined with economic emergence attract many universities from overseas who establish campuses in Singapore in addition to their original ones. Australian universities in particular offer a wide range of study programs in Singapore. Singapore is a multicultural city which attracts people from all over the world. The majority of the population is descended from immigrants. Singapore's population consists of 76% ethnic Chinese, 14% Malaysians and 8% Indians.

In addition to the cultural and culinary diversity, Singapore's weather is also very unique. Singapore has an equatorial climate which means high humidity and a temperature of 270C throughout the year. There are no limits on leisure activities in this metropolis. The multitude of sports grounds, coffee shops, parks and shopping malls with culinary stalls open seven days a week from 9 am till 11 pm combined together with amazing beaches will guarantee you never get bored.

Singapore is also an ideal place to start your travels throughout South-East Asia.

Beginning of Semester

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Varies. Please check the individual ESC partner higher education institutions.

Visa

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To study abroad in Singapore you must apply for a student pass. The proper application documents are to be submitted along with your acceptance of offer at your university and will be forwarded to the appropriate authority. Please allow a processing time of approximately six to eight weeks. Students staying longer than 6 month must also undergo a medical examination..

Health Insurance

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Although it is not obligatory to have overseas health insurance, we do highly recommend it.

Work

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International students are not allowed to work while studying in Singapore.

Transportation System

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This small, compact country has one of the world's best infrastructures. Busses, cabs and the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) will take you both cheaply and quickly to your desired destination. Student will get their own student ticket, the Tertiary Student ez-link card, which can be used for all busses and trains. You can travel to the islands surrounding Singapore by ship. Traditional Rickshaws are still used in Chinatown and on small side streets, but can no longer be seen along the main roads.

Accommodation

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You can choose between a rented room or a larger flat which is available on the private market or in a public accommodation complex. We recommend you look for accommodation before leaving home.