Lauded as one of the top educational destinations in the world, Singapore offers bountiful opportunities for international students looking to take the next step in their tertiary education. As a world leader in research and innovation, Singapore stands at the forefront of education with its world-class universities. Aside from quality education, the country has also strived to become a friendly and vibrant student destination with a great quality of life – the city managed to climb up to 17th place in the 2022 QS Best Student Cities.
If you are wondering whether to pursue a private degree in Singapore, here are a few reasons why you should.
1. Reputable Education System
No doubt, the first reason on the list is how Singapore’s education system fares against other countries when it comes to quality education. According to OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), an influential worldwide study on educational systems, Singapore boasts the highest performance in international education and tops in global rankings – which is no doubt a feat!
Aside from local universities, Singapore also has private schools with in-campus provisions, open to expatriate students. Handbridge Institute is one such tertiary institution. Besides offering quality education for those looking to pursue a business management degree, we also take pride in providing a varied curriculum, excellent teaching facilities and academic and corporate collaborations with other tertiary institutions and business partners to deliver authentic learning opportunities for our students.
2. Affordable Education
In most countries, quality higher education often comes with a hefty price tag that many are not able to afford. However, in Singapore, you can revel the best of both worlds. While not quite as laissez-faire, the country’s education is reasonably more affordable than its Western counterparts like the USA and UK. The likelihood of incurring massive amounts of debt trying to attain a degree is relatively low.
But of course, you will also need to consider the cost of living as well as other expenses. In this regard, however, Singapore is not as cost-friendly. According to the Worldwide Cost of Living 2021 survey, the country was ranked the second most expensive city in the world. As such, in order to leverage quality education and affordable tuition fees, one should have a detailed understanding of how they should plan their expenses during their short time here. To offset this cost further, you may want to consider bagging a scholarship. Many Government, Non-profit, and private organisations offer scholarships to those who wish to study in Singapore.
3. Job Opportunities in Singapore
Singapore has established itself as a bustling hub of global economic activity. With its position as one of the world’s most progressive economies, it is hardly surprising to see reputed organisations and corporations from all over the world setting up their business in Singapore. In fact, the country is home to the largest number of headquarter jobs from global Fortune 500 companies. Having an economic activity at such a big scale simply translates into an abundance of job opportunities for graduates.
That said, due to levies and quotas, not all employers in Singapore are able to hire international levies – but do not fret, there are still plenty others who are! Be sure to come prepared and proactive, and make a couple of speculative applications. If you are not quite sure how to move forward, your university careers service and/or international office can guide you through the entire process of applying for an employment permit and guide you through the local workplace culture and the like.
If you are still on board in pursuing a private degree in Singapore, let us help you! Reach out to us to learn more.
