Singapore education has been world-renowned for its quality. Be it Engineering or Management, Singapore has identified itself as the education hub of Asia. It is now becoming an increasingly popular option that students are considering for their higher education. The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are two of Singapore’s leading universities.
The job prospects after graduating from these institutions is a big concern for Indian students. It is important for you to note that prominent business schools in Asia have effective global alumni networks. You must keep yourself updated on regional cooperative measures. For example, India and Singapore have recently facilitated measures that will make the entry process for migrant workers more streamlined, with a mutual recognition of secondary school and college education.
International undergraduate students applying to Singapore are not required to take the SAT for all courses. Some universities like NTU may ask you to appear for entrance exams in place of the SAT. The TOEFL is again, required from all international students. Applicants will even undergo an interview before they are finally offered admission. Graduate students for MBA programs will be required to take the GMAT.
PERMISSION TO WORK IN SINGAPORE
Any International student wishing to pursue full-time studies in Singapore in an institution that is registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE); or has obtained approval from the Commissioner, ICA to accept international student, is required to apply for a Student's Pass.
The following persons are exempted from applying for a Student's Pass:
• Dependant Pass holders studying in Government, Government-aided
• Independent, Kindergartens or Foreign System Schools
• Immigration Exemption Order holders
Student pass holders are strictly not allowed to engage in any form of employment, business profession or occupation, whether paid or unpaid. This is unless they have the consent in writing of the Director of Immigration. Violators will be prosecuted by law.
If you intend to look for employment after your graduation you must make sure your student pass does not expire. You may then apply for a social visit pass at the Singapore Immigration & Registration approximately 2 weeks before your student pass expires.
Visa Procedure
You should take with you the following documents in order to apply for a student visa
1. 2 copies of form 16, V103, form V39S and form V39Q must be duly completed and signed by the applicant, local sponsor and school at the relevant sections. (The first set of forms must be original. The second set may be photocopies of the original set)
2. 2 recent passport-sized photographs (color/black & white) must be pasted on the top right-hand corner of Form 16
3. The original and a photo copy of the applicant's official birth certificate
4. A photocopy of the applicant's travel document pages showing his/her full particulars and travel document date of expiry if he/she is not in Singapore
5. The local sponsor's identity card
6. An original copy of a letter of acceptance from the school addressed to the ICA , that was issued not more than 1 month from the date of submitting the application for a student pass.