An island nation, Singapore is a modern and lively city-state known as the “Land of the Lions”. The country is among the “4 Asian Tiger” economies (along with Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan). It was ranked third in the INSEAD Global Innovation Index 2012, and first in the Innovation and Information Technology Foundation’s 2011 Innovation and Competitiveness report. It is also ranked second in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report for 2011-12.
Singapore is the perfect destination for international students looking for a unique and extraordinarily modern higher education experience.
Top reasons to study in Singapore:
1. The Singaporean education system in one of the best
Graduates from Singaporean institutions are primed and ready to conquer the ever-evolving global economy. Various global reports recognize Singaporean institutions as seats of world-leading research and innovation. Universities of Singapore maintain parity with top universities from across the globe in many subject areas such as law, computer science, mechanical engineering, materials science, statistics, finance, etc.
2. Top-quality institutions
There are 34 universities in Singapore. Six of them are public universities, which are open to both Singaporean and foreign students. The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the two most well-known universities, are ranked in the world’s top 15.
3. Home to many foreign universities
Many foreign universities have their regional campuses in Singapore, offering both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. They include James Cook University Singapore, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Singapore, Curtin Singapore, Amity University and SP Jain School of Global Management, just to name a few. Also, some local institutions offer courses in partnership with leading American and Australian institutions.
4. A global business hub
The nation has been constantly acknowledged as a global business hub due to its open business policy, advanced infrastructure, and political stability. With a formidable reputation as the easiest country to do business with (ranked no. 1 by the World Bank in 2016), it is no wonder that most multinational business giants have their presence in this country. There are limitless career and networking possibilities available to students after they complete their studies.
5. A multicultural nation with no linguistic barriers
The Nation’s rich multicultural society comprises various ethnic groups living with several minority groups together. Most people probably are not aware that Singapore has 4 official languages: English, along with Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Even though the national language is Malay, English will easily tide students over in the streets too. English is also the language of business and administration.
6. A safe, clean and green city
Strict laws and correspondingly low crime rates make the city streets exceptionally secure for international students. Moreover, the large number of expats living there, and the extremely welcoming attitude of the local populace provides a very comfortable living environment. Recently, TripAdvisor awarded Singapore the no. 2 spot on its list of the World’s Safest Cities, behind only Tokyo. Singapore is also known as the garden city of Asia. With 47% green cover, it is the greenest city in Asia.
7. Vibrant and Cosmopolitan Lifestyle
Singapore stands out among the most happening urban cities for higher education globally. The motto of Singapore is “Onward Singapore” –it is a unique commitment to progress, which makes Singapore an ideal destination for overseas education. It was ranked 6th in the QS Best Student Cities 2016. Singapore provides the perfect platform for students to fulfil both their academic and adventurous sides. Singapore has a lot more for students if they are interested in visiting the popular attractions it has to offer, like Skypark, the Merlion statue, and Gardens by the Bay.