Understanding UG & PG Structure in Singapore

Singapore is a modern, vibrant nation with an excellent educational system, providing numerous opportunities for internationals who wish to study abroad. Education is a priority in Singapore and the nation is recognized as a ‘global schoolhouse’. A strong emphasis on education started when the British-based education system was introduced by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (founder of the Singapore Institution, now known as the Raffles Institution) in 1823. Today Singapore is one of the leaders in higher education both in Asia and Worldwide.

Singapore prides itself in maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, as well as scientific research. Another great thing that makes Singaporean higher education stand out is the strong links with industry; as a student you will be able to gain practical experience and find employment more easily in your chosen field. 

Singapore is a modern city state with excellent opportunities for education and work. Many global reports show that Singapore is one of the world’s leaders in innovation and research, which in turn makes its institutions of higher education attractive locations for all prospective international students.
 

Why Study in Singapore?

• Singapore is ranked first worldwide for the ease of doing business by the World Bank for 2012, consecutively for 7 years.
• Provides quality education
• Multicultural and a bi-lingual society.
• Easy assimilation into Singapore Culture – EAST and WEST.
• A safe society – world’s lowest crime rate at Multi-cultural Society.
• Economy is growing, about 5 – 7% for the next 5 years generating 450,000 jobs.
• Singapore government, open door policy in attracting foreign talent.
• Singapore ranked 2nd out of 144 countries in the Global Information Technology Report 2014 by the World Economic Forum.
• Global business hub: Singapore is consistently acknowledged to be a global business hub with its developed infrastructure, political stability and open business policy. More than 7000 MNC alongside 100000 small and medium enterprises have set up their base in Singapore with many choosing Singapore as their regional hub and launch pad to dynamic market of Asia.
• Singapore is well connected via sea, air and telecommunication to all parts of the world.

  Intake

• The major intake month for the government university in Singapore is August and few courses have February intake.
• The polytechnics have April and September intake.
• Private education organization have multiple intake (January, February, July, August, September, October, and many more).

 Entrance Exam

     Undergraduates

• The Public University require SAT at under graduate level.
• The Private University require 1^st class in 10^th & 12^th with IELTS of 6.0 is mandatory if the medium of instructions is not in English in 11th &12th standard.

      Postgraduates:

• Public University MBA or other Masters course would require GMAT or GRE depending upon the course.
• Private University good bachelor’s degree with IELTS of 6.0 is mandatory if medium of instruction is not in English for their bachelor’s degree and GMAT is required depending on the shortlist Universities.

Top 5 UG Courses in Singapore:

• Engineering
• Business Programs (Business Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc).
• Interior design
• Fine Art
• Tourism and Hospitality

Top 5 PG Courses in Singapore:

• Masters in Business Administration
• Masters in Finance
• Masters in Hospitality and tourism
• Masters in Information technology.
• Master of Global Business

Top 6 Universities for UG & PG Courses in Singapore

1. Singapore Management University 

SMU is home to about 7,000 students and comprises six schools: the School of Accountancy; Lee Kong Chian School of Business; School of Economics; School of Information Systems; School of Law; and School of Social Sciences. SMU offers six bachelor's degree programmes in Accountancy, Business Management, Economics, Information Systems Management, Law, and Social Sciences.

2. LASALLE College of the Arts 

   Founded in 1984 by De La Salle educator, Brother Joseph McNally, LASALLE College of the Arts is a specialist tertiary institution leading contemporary arts education in fine art, design, media and performing arts in the Asia Pacific LASALLE offers the most comprehensive range of 26 diploma and degree awards in design, fine arts, film, media arts, fashion, dance, music, theatre, art history, art therapy and arts management in the region. As an accredited institution of The Open University, the United Kingdom’s largest university, the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by LASALLE are benchmarked against the best universities in the UK, making them internationally recognised and equivalent to UK MA, BA (Hons) and DipHE qualifications. 

        

3. German Institute of Science & Technology

TUM Asia - Pioneering the globalization of German university education, in 2001, TUM chose the Republic of Singapore as its strategic partner to initiate the first German academic venture abroad. German Institute of Science and Technology - TUM Asia ("TUM Asia") was established as a 100 % subsidiary of TUM, offering various joint master degree programmes in close collaboration with Singapore´s leading universities the National University of Singapore ("NUS"), the Nanyang Technological University ("NTU") hence supported by numerous industry partners e.g. Infineon, Texas Instruments , Siemens. GIST-TUM Asia runs selective TUM Master and /or Bachelor of Science programmes.

4.  S P Jain School of Global Management 

    S P Jain School of Global Management is an Australian business school with campuses in Sydney, Mumbai, Singapore and Dubai. The school offers undergraduate and graduate/postgraduate business courses. 

    For the last 5 of its 11 years history, S P Jain has been ranked among the world’s top schools. In 2015, the School has been ranked #10 in the Best International Business School by Forbes for its one-year MBA program. In 2013 – 14, it was ranked in the Top 20 Best International Business Schools by Forbes. And in 2011 and 2012, UK’s Financial Times ranked the Global MBA in its Top 100 Global MBA rankings. S P Jain is the youngest business school to be in these prestigious rankings and attributes its success to its innovative education model.

 

5.  National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university     in the country in terms of student enrolment and curriculum offered. The National University of Singapore was formed with the merger of the University of Singapore and Nanyang University in 1980

 6. Nanyang Technological University

 Nanyang Technological University is an internationally reputed research-intensive tertiary institution. Its broad-based education covers science and technology, business and the arts, entrepreneurial and leadership skills to prepare students for the global working world. bNanyang Technological Institute (NTI) was established on the same campus in 1981 with government funding to educate practice-oriented engineers for the burgeoning Singapore economy. In 1991, NTI became Nanyang Technological University with the absorption of the National Institute of Education. The alumni rolls of the former Nanyang University were transferred to NTU in 1996.

Visa Process

• The visa process of Singapore doesn’t involve any interviews or going to visa officers.
• The visa application form is to be filled by the student and given to the university; the university applies for the student visas.
• In this process, the student needs to fill visa form 16A and form 36.
• All Singapore universities provide visa form to the student after the student accepts the offer letter and the makes the 1st instalment payment.

Scholarship

Usually the scholarship is provided to the students with exceptional academic records. There are private universities in Singapore who would conduct scholarship test in different parts of the world to offer scholarship to potential and deserving students, based on their capabilities and skill.
 

Educational Consultant

We at Edwise streamline and personalize the process for each student irrespective of the destination, institution, course or any level of study. Our team of experienced professionals will provide you individual attention and exceptional guidance throughout your process of application. We provide assistance related to course selections, admission, visa, bank-loan and scholarships. We also host University delegates for direct student interaction and all these services are provided free of cost. We have established since 1991 and have been maintaining strong networks with over 575 universities in 16 countries, hence giving us a unique insight into the finest educational establishments worldwide.

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6 Facts You Must Know If You Decide To Study in Australia

When most people think of Australia, they see wide open spaces of outback bush, kangaroos, koalas and clean air and water. However, Australia has so much more to offer than just that! Many international students are choosing to study in Australia because of its friendly, laid-back nature, excellent education system, and high standard of living.

·         Growing Destination

Australia is currently the third most popular destination for international students in the English-speaking world, behind the United States and the UK. Many international students choose to study there because of the cultural diversity, friendly natives, and high quality of education.

·         Global Recognition

Schools and employers all over the world recognize degrees from Australian schools. Graduates from Australian schools are highly sought after due to the impressive international reputation of the Australian education system. This system is carefully regulated by the Australian government in order to maintain the high standards of education associated with the country.

·         Cost of Living

Australia’s standard of living is amongst the highest in the world. Living expenses and tuition costs are considerably lower in Australia than they are in the United States and United Kingdom. International students are able to work part time while they study, allowing them to offset their living costs. There is also the possibility of scholarships, which can help to lower the cost of studying in Australia for international students.

·         Diversity of Education

Institutions in Australia offer a wide variety of courses and degrees, so international students can easily find the school and field that are right for them. The first decision international students have to make when choosing a degree program is which type of school is most catered to their needs and interests. Students can choose between universities, vocational education, and English language training. If necessary, it is easy for students to move between one qualification levels and from one institution to another.

·         Technology

One of the most appealing aspects of the country for international students is the quality of scientific research. Australia is at the forefront of new technology and innovations. Students who study in Australia can take advantage the country’s impressive technology and research resources.

·         Work

Students visiting the country are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while they are studying in Australia. This is a great opportunity for students who want to earn money to help with living expenses during their stay, and for students who want to gain work experience in their field of interest while they study.

Education Consultant

We at Edwise streamline and personalize the process for each student irrespective of the destination, institution, course or any level of study. Our team of experienced professionals will provide you individual attention and exceptional guidance throughout your process of application. We provide assistance related to course selections, admission, visa, bank-loan and scholarships. We also host USA University delegates for direct student interaction and all these services are provided free of cost. We have established since 1991 and have been maintaining strong networks with over 525 universities in 16 countries, hence giving us a unique insight into the finest educational establishments worldwide.

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Tips to Score High in GRE

GRE or Graduate Record Examination is a world renowned admission test required to be given by the candidates desirous of taking admission to graduate programs primarily in the areas of engineering and sciences at education institutions in USA. The GRE is designed to help graduate schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in technical fields. GRE scores are used by more than 3,000 graduate programs throughout the world. These scores are valid for a period of five years.

About the GRE

    The Analytical Writing assessment section of the test measures your ability to think critically and interface complex ideas through writing.

    The Quantitative Section of the GRE exam measures your ability to reason mathematically, solve quantitative problems and interpret graphic data.

This section contains the following type of questions

•    Problem Solving
•    Quantitative Comparison
•    Numeric Entry

    The Verbal Reasoning Section of the test measures your ability to understand and evaluate what you read and to recognize basic conventions of standard written English.

This section contains the following type of questions

•    Reading Comprehension
•    Text Completion
•    Sentence Equivalence

Tips for the GRE

Analytical Writing
 

• Within the 30 minute time limit for the issue, you will need to allow sufficient time to consider the issue/argument topic and the specific instructions, plan a response and compose your essay.
•  Although an occasional spelling or grammatical error will not affect your score, severe and persistent errors will detract from the overall effectiveness of your writing and will lower your score.

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension questions are designed to test a wide range of abilities required to read and understand the kinds of prose commonly encountered in graduate school. Those abilities include

• Understanding the meaning of individual words
• Distinguishing between minor and major parts
• Drawing conclusions from the information provided
• Understanding the structure of the text, how the parts relate to one another
• Identifying the author’s perspective and assumptions
• Developing and considering alternative explanations

Select One Answer Choice

• Read all the answer choices before making your selection, even if you think you know what the answer is in advance
• Don’t be misled by answer choices that are only partially true. The correct answer is the one that most accurately and most completely answers the question posed. Be careful not to pick an answer choice simply because it is a true statement
• Pay attention to context. When the question asks about the meaning of a word in a passage, be sure that the answer choice you select correctly represents the way that word is being used in the passage. Many words have different meanings in different contexts

Select One or More Answer Choices

• Evaluate each answer choice separately on its own merits
• Do not be disturbed if you think all three answer choices are correct. Questions of this type can have three correct answer choices

Select-in-Passage

• Be careful to evaluate each of the relevant sentences in the passage separately before selecting your answer. Do not evaluate any sentences that are outside the paragraphs under consideration
• Do not select a sentence if the description given in the question only partially applies. A correct answer choice must accurately match the description in the question. Note, however that the description need not be complete, there may be aspects of the sentence that are not fully described in the question

Text Completion

• Read through the passage to get an overall sense of it
• Identify words or phrases that seem significant
• Do not assume that the first blank is the one that should be filled first
• Double check your answers. After you have made your selection for each blank, check to make sure if the passage is logically and grammatically coherent

Sentence Equivalence

    To get credit for answering a sentence equivalence question correctly, you must come up with two correct answer choices that work equally well. The answer choices to sentence equivalence questions are marked with square boxes, not with circles or ovals. Square boxes are your clue that you must select two answer choices to get the question right

• Read the sentences to get an overall sense of it
• Identify words or phrases that seem particularly significant. They should be central to understanding what the sentence is about
• Double check your answers. When you have selected your pair of answer choices, make sure that the two sentences mean the same thing

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