Expenditure studying abroad in Singapore

The cost of studying abroad in Singapore depends on many factors. That is, do you choose a public or private school? Choose the study subjects? And whether you choose to live in a dormitory or share a house and share a room with friends ... Only by visualizing these criteria can you make a specific financial plan for the Singapore study abroad journey 2020. GLOBALWAY will support maximumly and help you refer to the following expenses...

 

1. Tuition fee

Tuition fees by grade in Singapore are as follows:

 

Category

Tuition fee

English course

550 SGD - 800 SGD/month

High school

Public

2.500 SGD - 3.500 SGD/year

Private

9.500 SGD - 11.500 SGD/year

Certificate

2.000 SGD - 2.500 SGD/semester

College

7.000 SGD - 10.000 SGD/semester

Pre-university

6.900 SGD - 17.000 SGD/semester

University

Public

6.000 SGD - 17.000 SGD/year

Private

10.500 SGD - 22.000 SGD/year

Post-graduate

Public

10.000 SGD - 24.000 SGD/year

Private

17.000 SGD - 26.000 SGD/year

 

2. The cost of living in Singapore

Singapore has a relatively high cost of living compared to Vietnam. Normally renting a dormitory or renting an apartment costs from SGD 500 to SGD 800 per person per month. The cost of eating and drinking abroad in Singapore is about 20 SGD / day (equivalent to 450 SGD / month). Travel expenses are about 70 SGD-100 SGD / month.

The cost of studying abroad in Singapore depends on a lot of factors (ability to control shopping spending of each person, ...) so the fee listed here is based on the average cost. Some students have a lower cost of living, whereas some students spend more.

Accommodation

In Singapore, there are many forms of accommodation, with rents from 400 - 1500 SGD. In general, each form has its own advantages, depending on your financial ability, you can make the appropriate choice:

In a dorm near the campus, you'll save money on transportation - but you'll have to get used to the collective life and sharing rooms with quite a few other students (1 room for 6-8 people).

Staying in a homestay helps you quickly get acquainted and integrate with life in Singapore - suitable for first time newcomers.

Renting an apartment with many students is quite comfortable and can last a long time, but you have to find suitable people to share with.

In addition, you must consider the cost of electricity, gas, and water. The estimated cost is between SGD 50 - 100 if you rent an apartment with other people.

Travel

When studying abroad in Singapore, students mainly travel by subway (MRT) or bus. It is more convenient if you buy EZ-linkcard, this card can both take the bus and subway very convenient. Students of public schools will receive a discounted card when using public transport. On average you will lose about 20-100 SGD/month for travel expenses. When returning to Vietnam, you should choose cheap airlines such as LionAir, Jetstar, Tiger Airways ... to save costs.

Food

You can eat at the school canteen for between 2.5 SGD and 4 SGD/meal. At the food centers, the price is not too expensive - you can have a good meal for just a few dollars. The most economical way is to cook for yourself. In Singapore, the food is quite familiar and close, can cook Vietnamese dishes. You can take advantage of dry food brought from home, and buy food from the market (shops and supermarkets will sell a little higher price). The cost of your meals in Singapore can range from 100 - 450 SGD/month.

Note

  • Boarding schools usually have 2 meals for students each day. This cost has been included in the cost of boarding.

  • This fee is not included in the rent of the student accommodation, where students must pay for meals.

Phone

In Singapore, there are 3 mobile phone networks (Singtel, Mobile One, Starhub), so the cost is quite low. It will cost you about 30 SGD per month depending on the number of messages, calls, and places you call. On weekends and from 6 pm to 8 am Monday through Friday domestic calls within Singapore will be cheaper. Public phones only take 10 cents every 3 minutes. Most schools allow free Internet access, so you should use the form of calling over the Internet such as Skype, Viber ... to save.

Personal spending:

Depending on your consumption, this cost can be estimated at 50 - 100 SGD per month. Includes expenses such as clothes, shoes, toiletries, entertainment, haircuts, and other items ...

Other expenses

Books and stationery: 50 - 100  SGD/month Health insurance: 100 - 200 SGD/year.

In addition, when you first come to Singapore to study, you may have to pay a fee to buy a computer, a fee for making cards, a telephone network, cable, ... You can buy used books at a cheaper price than buying new books expensive, take advantage of libraries to read and look up documents, ...

The total cost of studying abroad in Singapore for 1 year is about 20,000 SGD to 25,000 SGD (including tuition and living expenses). Now there is a low cost option to study in Singapore, that is students go to school early. It takes about 2.5 years for students to finish 9th grade and can get a university degree. This is also considered a trend of studying in Singapore, which is widely supported by international students.

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