COST OF EDUCATION

Cost of Education Living in Singapore

Let's take a closer look at tuition fees and living costs in Singapore:

Tuition fees

There is no online database with average fees at universities in Singapore. Still, international students should know that studying here is anything but cheap. Let's take the National University of Singapore (NUS) as an example:

▪ Tuition for Bachelor's degrees: 17,750–24,300 EUR/year; Degrees in Medicine, Dentistry, and Music cost between 75,700–99,450 EUR/year

▪ Tuition for Master's degrees: 22,200–40,800 EUR/year; Dentistry degrees costs around 59,600 EUR/year

These fees can change every year; always check the official university page to see how much you need to pay. As an international student, you can apply for a subsidy from the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) and significantly reduce your tuition costs.

If you enrol at a private university in Singapore be prepared to pay even higher tuition fees.

Living costs

Due to the high standard of life, the costs of living are also high in Singapore. As an international student, you can spend anywhere between 700 and 1,500 EUR per month, depending on the type of housing and your lifestyle.

Here's a breakdown of average living expenses in Singapore:

▪ accommodation (on-campus housing): 200–385 EUR/month

▪ accommodation (privately rented flat): 1,100–3,300 EUR/month

▪ utilities (only if you rent a flat): 80–140 EUR/month

▪ food and groceries: 175–275 EUR

▪ monthly transport pass: 75 EUR; students may get a discount

▪ three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant: 43.50 EUR

▪ 1 loaf of bread: 1.40 EUR

▪ 1 litre of milk: 1.90 EUR

▪ 1 kg of apples: 2.80 EUR

▪ 1 kg of bananas: 2.10 EUR

▪ 1 cappuccino: 3.50 EU