1. Application time for graduate students studying in Singapore
The application time for graduate students in public universities in Singapore is six months before the start of school. Graduate students of public universities in Singapore start school twice a year, in June and August respectively. The application time for starting school in June is from July to September of the previous year, and the application time for starting school in August is from mid-June to the end of February of that year. Some public universities apply once a year, which requires students' attention.
The starting time of graduate students in private universities in Singapore is not fixed, and the application time is also rolling. The specific time needs to be determined according to the start time, usually 2-3 months before the start of school. The starting time of graduate students in private universities in Singapore is also not fixed, and most majors are concentrated in June 5438+0, April, May, July, September and June 5438+00.
Application time for graduate students of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore: Most majors enroll students only once a year in August, and the deadline for application is1mid-October to the end of February at the beginning of the year. Some majors will be held at the end of March.
Application time for graduate students studying in National University of Singapore: Most science and engineering majors have classes twice a year. The registration time of 1 is from July to September of the previous year. The application deadline for starting school in August is from mid-June to the end of February. The deadline for registration of individual majors is mid-April.
The earlier Singapore graduate students apply, the more room for manoeuvre, and the more rational they can look at the situation of Singapore graduate students' application.
Second, the conditions of graduate students in Singapore
As we all know, there are two main types of universities in Singapore, namely: public universities and private universities; The application conditions are different, and the requirements of public universities are higher than those of private universities.
1, public university
Application time for graduate students in private universities in Singapore: The starting time of private universities in Singapore is different, so the application time is also rolling, and students need to apply about two months in advance.
Application requirements:
◎ The application conditions for graduate students in public universities in Singapore require a bachelor's degree from a domestic university;
◎ Provide school grades with an average score of more than 85 points;
◎ The most important requirement for studying in Singapore is a bachelor's degree with an IELTS score of 6.5 or above;
◎ At least 7 points in a single major, requiring a diploma and bachelor's degree in related majors;
◎ Business needs GMAT scores, and engineering needs GRE scores;
◎ Only doctors and research-oriented masters are eligible to apply for scholarships to study in Singapore.
2. Private universities
Generally speaking, most private universities in Singapore are transitional platforms for language and diploma courses, and most of them have established cooperative relations with overseas universities. Master's degrees in private schools in Singapore are mostly awarded by well-known universities in third countries. When choosing these schools, we should pay attention to the status and reputation of cooperative universities and avoid false and asymmetric information. It also depends on whether an institution has the education trust Edutrust certification, so that schools with this certification have the legal right to recruit international students and the interests of international students can be fully guaranteed.
Application requirements:
◎ The application conditions of graduate students in private universities in Singapore require an average score of 70 or more;
◎ Hold relevant undergraduate diploma and degree certificate;
◎ Language scores require IELTS 6-6.5 or above;
◎ The condition for a private university to graduate to a master's degree is a three-year junior college graduate with IELTS 6.5 or above. Language assessment plus language preparation requires corresponding assessment. Some majors need to provide 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
Note: Different schools and different majors have different application conditions. Please check the corresponding schools in official website.
Third, the advantages of studying in Singapore
1, short academic system
Compared with most other schools, the academic system in Singapore, such as two government universities, is two years. Most China students can complete their studies in 1- 1.5 years, and the research-oriented academic system is three years. Most China students can finish their studies and graduate smoothly within two years, which is shorter than the three-year study period of domestic graduate students.
2, tuition and living expenses are low.
Compared with the expensive fees in Europe and America, the tuition fees for studying in Singapore are lower, and in order to attract outstanding overseas students, the government has set up various scholarships and grants. In addition, the cost of living in Singapore is almost the same as that in China, but only one third of that in Europe and America, which means that students and families can get the same value education at a moderate investment cost. At present, the tuition fees of most science and engineering graduate students are around S $9,000 per year, and the living expenses of ordinary students in Singapore range from S $550 to S $550 per month in 800 yuan.
3. There are many opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.
Singapore has a highly developed economy, high employment opportunities and a broader development space. 600 multinational companies in Singapore chose to set up their Asian headquarters in Singapore, which provided a lot of employment opportunities for graduates. Moreover, the school also set up a recruitment platform for students and arranged paid internship courses, which greatly improved the employment rate of students. You will have more opportunities to get in touch with local people, understand their culture, make friends and integrate into the community. At the same time, you can also accumulate work experience and establish personal connections for finding a job after graduation.
4. Gather world-class universities
In terms of academic and educational quality, there are many famous international universities in Singapore. For example, the latest university rankings in 2020QS are released, with the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University ranking 1 in Asia and 1 1 in the world! . There are also many world-renowned universities that offer courses in cooperation with famous overseas universities. Students can get overseas university diplomas in Singapore and be certified by China.