{"id":249636,"date":"2026-07-03T12:22:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/?post_type=gsi_study_guides&#038;p=249636"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:36:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T13:06:27","slug":"cost-of-studying-in-singapore-indian-students","status":"publish","type":"gsi_study_guides","link":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/study-guides\/cost-of-studying-in-singapore-indian-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Studying in Singapore for Indian Students 2027: Fees and Tuition Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The cost of studying in Singapore for Indian students is typically \u20b923 to 28.5 lakh a year at NUS with the MOE Tuition Grant, including on-campus living costs, and \u20b932 to 45 lakh without the grant. Private institutions such as PSB Academy, Curtin Singapore and James Cook University Singapore charge their own fees and don&#8217;t offer the Tuition Grant.<\/p>\n<p>[gsi_article_highlighted_box]<br \/>\n<strong>Cost of Studying in Singapore at a Glance (2027)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Cost<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Per year (SGD)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Approx. INR<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">NUS undergraduate tuition, with Tuition Grant<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">21,400 to 22,200<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b915.8 to 16.4 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">NUS undergraduate tuition, without Tuition Grant<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">33,400 to 44,450<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b924.7 to 32.9 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Private institution tuition<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Around 10,000 to 39,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b97.4 to 28.9 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Living costs with on-campus housing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">10,000 to 16,300<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b97.4 to 12 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Student&#8217;s Pass fees for Indian nationals<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">120<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b98,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/gsi_article_highlighted_box]<\/p>\n<p><em>INR conversions are approximate, at SGD 1 = \u20b974 (late 2026). NUS fees are for students admitted in AY2026\/27.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[gsi_article_highlighted_box]<br \/>\n<strong>Budget Changes to Know for 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weaker rupee:<\/strong> The Singapore dollar has risen from around \u20b968 to \u20b974 in a year, so rupee costs are roughly 9% higher than 2025 budgets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rising fees:<\/strong> NUS international fees with the Tuition Grant have risen by around 4 to 5% a year, and your fee is fixed for your whole course once you enrol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher Employment Pass threshold:<\/strong> From 1st January 2027, new Employment Pass applicants need at least S$6,000 a month, which matters if you take the Tuition Grant&#8217;s three-year work bond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/gsi_article_highlighted_box]<\/p>\n<div class=\"margin_top margin_bottom\"><a class=\"gsi_cus_primary_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/free-consultation\/\">Plan Your Singapore Study Budget Today<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How Much Are Tuition Fees in Singapore for Indian Students?<\/h2>\n<p>Fees depend mainly on whether you study at an autonomous university with the MOE Tuition Grant or at a private institution.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">NUS programme (AY2026\/27)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">With Tuition Grant<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Without Tuition Grant<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Computing, engineering, humanities and sciences<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">S$21,400 (\u20b915.8 lakh)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">S$39,700 (\u20b929.4 lakh)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Business<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">S$22,200 (\u20b916.4 lakh)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">S$33,400 (\u20b924.7 lakh)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>NUS fees are fixed for your cohort, so the rate you start on applies for your whole degree. Medicine, law and dentistry cost more, so check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/oam\/financial-aid\/moe-tuition-grant-tuition-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NUS fees page<\/a> for your programme. <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/singapore-management\/\">Singapore Management University<\/a> also offers the Tuition Grant, so check its fee schedule for your programme.<\/p>\n<h3>Private Institution Fees<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/colleges\/psb-academy\/\">PSB Academy<\/a>:<\/strong> Around S$10,000 to 19,000 a year (\u20b97.4 to 14.1 lakh) for business, engineering, IT and nursing<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/james-cook-university-singapore\/\">James Cook University Singapore<\/a>:<\/strong> Around S$21,000 to 35,000 a year (\u20b915.5 to 25.9 lakh) for business, IT and psychology<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/curtin-university-singapore\/\">Curtin University Singapore<\/a>:<\/strong> Around S$22,000 to 31,000 a year (\u20b916.3 to 22.9 lakh) for business, IT and communications<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/colleges\/raffles-college-of-higher-education\/\">Raffles College of Higher Education<\/a>:<\/strong> Around S$29,000 to 39,000 a year (\u20b921.5 to 28.9 lakh) for design, fashion and business<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/singapore-institute-management\/\">SIM<\/a>:<\/strong> Fees vary by partner university and degree<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/sp-jain-school-of-global-management-singapore\/\">SP Jain School of Global Management<\/a>:<\/strong> Higher fees, reflecting multi-city business programmes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Approximate annual fees; check each institution for your specific course.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Master&#8217;s and MBA Fees<\/h3>\n<p>Most international master&#8217;s students pay full fees, as the Tuition Grant mainly supports undergraduates. For example, the NUS MSc in Data Science and Machine Learning costs S$58,860 (about \u20b943.6 lakh) for the full programme for AY2026\/27. MBAs at the leading business schools cost considerably more.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does the MOE Tuition Grant Work?<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moe.gov.sg\/financial-matters\/tuition-grant-scheme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MOE Tuition Grant<\/a> is a Singapore government subsidy that cuts tuition at the autonomous universities, polytechnics and some arts institutions. At NUS it reduces international fees by around 35 to 46%.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The bond:<\/strong> You must work for a Singapore-registered employer for three years after graduating<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which employers count:<\/strong> Any Singapore-registered company, including multinationals with Singapore offices<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breaking the bond:<\/strong> You&#8217;d need to repay the grant, with interest<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to apply:<\/strong> Indicate interest when you accept your offer, then apply on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tgs.moe.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TG online portal<\/a> within your institution&#8217;s window<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The bond only works in your favour if you can land a job that meets work pass salary thresholds, so weigh it up carefully. The Tuition Grant and other <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/study-guides\/singapore-scholarships-for-indian-students\/\">scholarships in Singapore for Indian students<\/a> can be compared side by side before you commit.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #D85A30; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 24px 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #d85a30; margin: 0 0 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Expert View<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">\u201c<em>The Tuition Grant saves around \u20b910 to 13 lakh a year at NUS, but it ties you to three years of work in Singapore. Before you accept it, check that your course leads to roles paying above the S$6,000 Employment Pass threshold, otherwise repaying the grant can cost more than the fees you saved.<\/em>\u201d &#8211; <strong>Harsh Khemka, Counsellor, StudyIn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"margin_top margin_bottom\"><a class=\"gsi_cus_primary_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/free-consultation\/\">Check Your Tuition Grant Eligibility Today<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What Are Living Costs in Singapore for Indian Students?<\/h2>\n<p>NUS estimates the following costs for an academic year, excluding vacations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Expense<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Per academic year (SGD)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Approx. INR<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">On-campus accommodation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">4,000 to 10,290<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b93 to 7.6 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Meals<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">2,600<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b91.9 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Personal expenses<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">2,200<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b91.6 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Transport<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">800<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b959,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Books and supplies<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">400<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b929,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Total with on-campus housing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">10,000 to 16,290<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b97.4 to 12 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/oam\/financial-aid\/living-costs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NUS living costs<\/a>. Off-campus rent is at market rates and usually much higher.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Housing:<\/strong> On-campus halls are the cheapest option; a room in a shared HDB flat or private apartment costs significantly more<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food:<\/strong> Hawker centre meals are inexpensive, and many have Indian stalls<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transport:<\/strong> Students can buy monthly concession passes for trains and buses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Much Do the Student&#8217;s Pass and Pre-Departure Costs Add Up To?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Cost<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">SGD<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Approx. INR<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Student&#8217;s Pass processing fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">30<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b92,220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Student&#8217;s Pass issuance fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">60<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b94,440<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Visa fee for Indian nationals<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">30<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b92,220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Medical examination<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Around 50 to 100<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b93,700 to 7,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">One-way flight from India<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Varies<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">\u20b915,000 to 30,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Your institution registers you with ICA, and you apply for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ica.gov.sg\/reside\/STP\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student&#8217;s Pass<\/a> online. Health insurance requirements vary by institution, so check whether it&#8217;s included in your fees. The full <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/study-guides\/singapore-student-visa-for-indian-students\/\">Singapore student visa<\/a> process explains each step.<\/p>\n<h2>Can Part-Time Work Help With Costs in Singapore?<\/h2>\n<p>Only if you study at an approved institution. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-pass-exemption-for-foreign-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Manpower rules<\/a>, students at the autonomous universities and polytechnics can work up to 16 hours a week in term and full-time in vacations. Students at most private institutions can&#8217;t work on a Student&#8217;s Pass, so don&#8217;t count on part-time income in your budget.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can Indian Students Reduce the Cost of Studying in Singapore?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weigh up the Tuition Grant:<\/strong> It cuts NUS fees sharply, as long as the three-year bond fits your plans<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply for scholarships early:<\/strong> Many university awards close alongside admission deadlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live on campus:<\/strong> Halls cost far less than private rentals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose your institution carefully:<\/strong> Private institutions can cost less in tuition but don&#8217;t offer part-time work or the Tuition Grant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eat at hawker centres:<\/strong> Daily meals cost a fraction of restaurant prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shortlisting the right institution and <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/course-search\/\">courses in Singapore<\/a> early also helps you meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/study-guides\/entry-requirements-for-indian-students\/\">entry requirements for Indian students<\/a> first time, avoiding extra test and application costs.<\/p>\n<h2>Plan Your Singapore Budget With StudyIn<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore costs more than most Asian destinations, but the right institution, the Tuition Grant decision and early scholarship applications can make it good value for Indian students.<\/p>\n<p>StudyIn has over 20 years of experience across multiple study destinations. Our counsellors help you compare fees, decide on the Tuition Grant, apply for scholarships, manage your Student&#8217;s Pass and prepare for departure. If you&#8217;re still deciding whether to <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/study-guides\/why-study-in-singapore-for-indian-students\/\">study in Singapore<\/a>, we can help you weigh it up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"margin_top margin_bottom\"><a class=\"gsi_cus_primary_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/free-consultation\/\">Book Your Free Singapore Counselling Session<\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>How much does it cost to study in Singapore from India?<\/h3>\n<p>At NUS, expect around \u20b923 to 28.5 lakh a year with the MOE Tuition Grant, including on-campus living costs, or \u20b932 to 45 lakh without it. Private institution costs depend on the course.<\/p>\n<h3>What are NUS tuition fees for Indian students?<\/h3>\n<p>For students admitted in AY2026\/27, NUS undergraduate tuition is S$21,400 to 22,200 a year with the MOE Tuition Grant, and S$33,400 to 44,450 without it.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the MOE Tuition Grant?<\/h3>\n<p>A Singapore government subsidy that cuts tuition at the autonomous universities, in return for working for a Singapore-registered employer for three years after graduating.<\/p>\n<h3>How much are living costs in Singapore for students?<\/h3>\n<p>NUS estimates S$10,000 to 16,290 an academic year with on-campus housing, about \u20b97.4 to 12 lakh. Off-campus rent is usually much higher.<\/p>\n<h3>How much does the Singapore Student&#8217;s Pass cost for Indian students?<\/h3>\n<p>Around S$120 in pass and visa fees, plus a medical examination of around S$50 to 100.<\/p>\n<h3>Can Indian students work part-time in Singapore to cover costs?<\/h3>\n<p>Only at approved institutions such as the autonomous universities and polytechnics, up to 16 hours a week in term. 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