Singapore Institute of Management Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is a leading private educational institution in Singapore. In 1964, this university was founded at the initiative of the Economic Development Board. It was awarded the Edutrust Certification by the Council for Private Education in May 2010. In a JobsCentral Learning Survey conducted in 2015 covering 2932 aspirants, it was found that the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is one of the preferred private educational institutes for higher education.

The core values of the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) are trust and respect for individuals, open and timely communication, teamwork, and a spirit of innovative adventure. In 2008, at the Annual Institute Varsity Polytechnic Games, students of the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) bagged gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Courses Offered

What are the courses available to international students?

Singapore Institute of Management offers full-time programmes, part-time programmes, executive programmes, conferences, Customised Learning and Development Solutions, etc., to international students. A total of 123 programmes are offered to international students. They can enrol in various bachelor’s, diploma, certificate, and postgraduate programmes at the Singapore Institute of Management. International students can choose to pursue more than 72 world-class bachelor’s programmes, more than 32 world-class master’s programmes, 6 diploma programmes, 7 certificate programmes, etc.

Eligibility & Documents Required

What are the eligibility requirements?

The eligibility requirements are mentioned below:

Eligibility requirements for full-time UG programmes for Indian Students:

The eligibility requirements for full-time and part-time PG programmes in Management are:

• The applicant’s age must be 21 years in the year of registration with UOL (for degrees awarded by UOL).

• Students must complete a 3-year full-time graduation degree from any institution or university acceptable to the University of London.

• GCE ‘O’ level English – grade C or C6 and above or equivalent

• GCE ‘O’ level Mathematics – grade C or C6 and above or equivalent

• Aspirants with professional and/or postgraduate qualifications without a full first degree cannot be considered for admission to the Graduate Diploma course.

• University of London graduates from the same range of degrees under the academic direction of LSE cannot be considered for the Graduate Entry Route or the Graduate Diploma.

The following are the minimum English language requirements for UG and PG aspirants:

1. For UG aspirants, the English language requirements are:

2. For PG aspirants, the English language requirements are:

 

What are the documents needed for the application?

The supporting documents needed for the admission of international UG and PG aspirants at the Singapore Institute of Management are the same. These documents are:

Supporting Documents:

• Educational Certificates: ‘O’ and ‘A’ level certificates, degree certificates, diploma certificates, exam transcripts, etc., are required. If documents are not in English, translated and notarised copies are also required. Before the closing date of the application, aspirants must attain the minimum qualification required for a particular programme in which they plan to enrol.

• NRIC or FIN/passport: International aspirants need to submit NRIC or FIN/passport.

• Passport photograph: A passport photograph of an applicant must be taken in the last three months. This photo should be in JPEG format, the file size should be around 60KB, and the picture quality required is 400 by 514 pixels.

• CV, Statement of purpose, and two reference letters (applicable to the degrees awarded by the University of Warwick and University of Birmingham under the postgraduate/master’s programmes)

Verification of Documents:

• International applicants should send mail for the original notarised documents for SIM verification

• Alternately, aspirants can make an appointment using the e-appointment facility and bring their original documents for verification

Note: Requirements may vary with different courses.

 

Application & Tuition Fees

Is there any application fee?

The application fee for local applicants is SGD 96.30, and for international applicants, it is SGD 481.50.

What is the fee structure of the courses offered by the university?

The bachelor’s programme fee for the first year is SGD 8,667.00, and for the second and third years, it is SGD 38,520.00. The total fee for the 3-year programme is SGD 47,187.00. The postgraduate programme fee is SGD 12,000 (est.) for 4 units. Fee can also be understood with help of the following graph:

Source: Singapore Institute of Management

Note: Fee is subject to change with progessive years.

 

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Is there any scholarship or financial aid available for international students?

Singapore Institute of Management offers merit scholarships to students who perform well in academics, performing arts, and sports.

SIM Global Education Diploma Scholarship (for international students only):

International students enrolling in diploma programmes can apply for this scholarship. Aspirants with exemplary academic results and covering the full course of study in the minimum possible period are offered this scholarship.

Application Period:

SIM Global Education Scholarship

The currently enrolled students pursuing bachelor's degree programmes can apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is offered to aspirants with exemplary academic results in sports and arts. Aspirants with Singapore citizenship, international students, and permanent residents enrolling in full-time courses can apply for this scholarship. The support includes examination fees, course fees, fixed book allowance, and other compulsory fees.

 

Admission Process

When do the admissions start?

The following are the deadlines for admission to the UG and PG courses at the university:

UG deadlines for full-time 2022 courses:

PG deadlines for full-time 2022 courses:

PG deadlines for part-time 2022 courses:

Note: Deadlines are subject to change. For more information and updates, students are advised to visit the university website. 

 

What are the application steps?

Before starting your application, read the additional information system of SIM. The step-by-step online admission process to apply to UG and PG course at SIM is given below:

Step 1: Start your application by logging in to the university website. If you are a new user, you need to sign up using your Google or LinkedIn account.

Step 2: After logging in successfully, select the applicant type.

Step 3: You will then need to complete your application form as an ‘International Applicant’, adding the correct information.

  

Step 4: Select your preferred programme.

 

Step 5: Complete your personal and educational details and submit the application form.

 

 

When will I hear from the university after I submit my application?

Applicants will be informed of their application outcome by email one month before their course begins. After receiving the offer, aspirants must confirm the form online and accept the student contract document.

Student Diversity & Preferred Profile

How many international students study at the university?

The current enrolment of students at the Singapore Institute of Management for full-time and part-time courses is around 17,000. There are 23% of international aspirants from over 40 countries pursuing full-time courses at this institution.

Source: Singapore Institute of Management

 

Part Time Work While Studying

Can I work while studying here?

International students holding student passes cannot work in Singapore, according to the regulations of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority. Full-time international students enrolling in courses at SIM are not allowed to undertake any form of paid or unpaid employment. International students also cannot start a business when issued a student’s pass. This condition applies to all international students studying at the Singapore Institute of Management.

Visa Rules: Students who wish to pursue full-time courses at the Singapore Institute of Management need to cancel their work pass and apply for a student’s pass. The granting of a student’s pass is subject to Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s approval. Visa rules for new applicants are:

• Applicants must submit their applications at least 2 to 6 months before the course commencement date.

• Applicants are not required to be present in Singapore while their applications are being considered.

• When visa applications are being processed, applicants will not get an extension to stay.

• To complete the issuance formalities of student passes, applicants need to enter Singapore after their application forms have been approved.

• A student’s pass will be issued within one month of the course commencement date.

Campuses & Accommodation

How many colleges and campuses does the university have?

Singapore Institute of Management is a leading educational institution in Singapore. The two campuses of this institution are situated in Clementi Road and Namely Avenue.

SIM HQ is situated on Clementi Road whichs is the main campus. This campus has a  comprehensive array of facilities and amenities that students can enjoy.

The SIM Management House campus in Namely Avenue has ample facilities that serve as a learning and networking hub for SIM members and working executives.

 

Is on-campus housing available? How much does it cost?

To live the best university life at the Singapore Institute of Management, students are offered two hostels for accommodation. The names and locations of these two campuses are:

Nanyang Girls Boarding School:

yo: HA @ Henderson:

 

University Contact Information

Whom should I contact in case of doubts?

Aspirants can contact at the below address:

Website: www.sim.edu.sg/pages/index.aspx

Address: 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491

Telephone: 6248 9746

Email address: study@sim.edu.sg