B.Tech in Singapore: Universities, Colleges & Fees

Singapore is one of the most-preferred destinations for students who aspire to study abroad. Singaporean universities offer high-quality education that is comparable to the education offered in the US and other developed countries. In addition, the fee in Singapore is more affordable and the country has high living standards. It is home to some of the biggest financial centres and innovation and research companies. Engineering in Singapore will help the students gain academic and research experience in various fields and have access to the strong Singaporean economy.

National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are two of the top-ranking universities to pursue BTech in Singapore. A pre-requisite to complete BTech in Singapore is completing the school education. According to Glassdoor, the average monthly salary of an engineer in Singapore is nearly SGD 5,063. This is equivalent to INR 3.15 L. 

Also Read: Study Guide to Singapore for International Students 

BTech in Singapore Highlights

As per Shiksha Study Abroad, more than 15 universities in Singapore are offering BTech in Singapore. For most of the top-ranking universities, the duration of the BTech course is 4 years. A few of the important highlights for BTech in Singapore are given below: 

Head	Details
Total Number of Universities Offering Engineering in Singapore	Approx. 20 Universities
Engineering in Singapore Fees (1st Year Average of 18 Universities)	INR 10 L - INR 40 L
Top Specializations	Computer Science Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
Exams Required	Formal Schooling, Graduation (if applying for Master’s), SAT/ GRE (depending upon the education level), English-language proficiency test scores of TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE

Top Engineering Colleges in Singapore

Some of the top BTech colleges in Singapore are the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Technology and Design, etc. The QS World University Rankings 2024 for the top universities in Singapore for Engineering and Technology course are given below: 

University	QS Subject Rankings 2024: Engineering & Technology
National University of Singapore (NUS)	#13
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore	#15
Singapore University of Technology and Design	#501-550

BTech in Singapore Top Specializations

Students who wish to study Engineering in Singapore can choose from a wide range of specializations. Some of the top specializations are given below in the table:

BTech in Singapore: Top Specializations
Computer Science Engineering	Computer Science
Electrical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Electronics Engineering	Information Systems

Cost of Studying BTech in Singapore

The cost of pursuing Engineering in Singapore depends on various factors such as your university, location, lifestyle, travel arrangements, and other miscellaneous charges. We have provided an average tuition fee and average living costs. However, a student must note that the living costs will depend on his/her lifestyle and location. The cost of studying BTech in Singapore varies as per the universities and the amount is listed below: 

University	First-Year Tuition Fees
NUS	INR 11.06 L -  INR 24.85 L
Nanyang Technological University	INR 11.06 L -  INR 27.18 L
Singapore University of Technology & Design	INR 38.59 L
Singapore Management University	INR 28.34 L
Singapore Institute of Technology	INR 16.96 L -  INR 17.94 L
London School of Business and Finance	INR 5.59 L -  INR 18.82 L
PSB Academy	INR 9.15 L -  INR 46.4 L

Cost of Living: Besides the tuition fees, students are also required to pay the living expenses. The monthly living expenses in Singapore for Indian students is SGD 1,542 (including rent). This is equivalent to INR 96,000. Check details about the Cost of Living in Singapore from here. 

(Source: studyabroad.shiksha.com)

Engineering in Singapore Student Visa

To pursue any academic course in Singapore, students need to apply for a student visa. The applications for the Singapore student visa are submitted through the Student’s Pass On-Line Application & Registration (SOLAR) system on the Immigration and the CheckPoint Authority (ICA) - Singapore portal. A processing fee of SGD 30 (Around INR 1,868) is levied.

BTech in Singapore Eligibility

Requirements and eligibility criteria for pursuing Engineering in Singapore are given below:

• X and XII formal schooling
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (if applying for a Master’s)
• SAT/ GRE scores (depends on the education level and university requirements)
• IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose

Work Permit after BTech in Singapore

Students who wish to stay back in Singapore after their academics have to apply for a Post-Study Work Permit. Students, who receive their degree from a listed Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL), can receive a long-term Visit Pass (LTVP). The validity of LTVP is for up to 2 years.

BTech in Singapore Scholarships

A few of the scholarships for students who want to pursue BTech in Singapore are given below: 

• NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship
• Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship
• Nanyang Scholarship
• PSB Academy Merit Scholarship 

BTech in Singapore Average Salary

According to Payscale, the average salary of a BEng / BTech graduate is SGD 68,000 per year. This is equivalent to INR 42.3 Lakh. After pursuing Engineering from Singapore, student get placed in top companies across various industries. Some of the popular companies that hire BTech graduates are: 

Popular Companies Hiring BTech in Singapore Graduates
Micron Technology Inc.	DBS
NCS Group	Standard Chartered Bank
HP Inc.	Singtel
Seagate Technology, Inc.	Singapore Technologies
SEA, Ltd.	OCBC Bank
Applied Materials Inc.	Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Dyson	Keppel

 

Akanksha Malhotra07-30-2024 16:57