FAQ

For Indian Students Aspiring to study in Singapore:

There are many polytechnics and universities in Singapore for tertiary and higher education. Some of them are highly ranked in the world.

Please do note that the economic situation and immigration rules in Singapore are aligned towards employing Singaporeans before considering foreigners. Even if you have a local diploma/degree, it may be challenging to secure a job after graduation.

We highly recommend doing your due diligence before applying and accepting offers of admission from any institute of higher learning. This includes checking where graduates of that institution are working now, checking the fees of each institution and that you have the means to afford these fees. Specifically, please check if there are any restrictions on working part-time while studying full-time in that institution. (FAQ #2)


The most highly sought-after institutions include:

Universities:

  • Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
  • National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
  • Singapore Management University (SMU)
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
  • Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Polytechnics:

  • Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
  • Ngee Ann Polytechnic
  • Republic Polytechnic
  • Singapore Polytechnic
  • Temasek Polytechnic

Below are the stipulations for working part-time while studying in Singapore

For Indians Seeking To Work In Singapore

Being a cultural and social organisation, SMA is unable to help in your job search.

Singapore has an open job market where people with the right skills are able to find deserving jobs.

We do want to highlight to you that the economic situation and immigration rules in Singapore are aligned towards employing Singaporeans before considering foreigners.

We wish you good luck with your job search.

We have listed a few links which might be helpful for job-seekers below::

Disclaimer: SMA has no affiliation or association with any of these listed sites. We bear no responsibility for any information in these sites.

Being a cultural and social organisation, SMA is unable to legally confirm the genuine job offers. However we have some tips for you to verify the same:

  1. Check if the company is registered in Singapore

    For every business operating in Singapore, it is a statutory requirement to provide their updated information to ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority) https://www.acra.gov.sg/. This enables transparency and prevents unlawful use of information regarding corporate entities.

    As such, your first step to check if an offer letter is genuine, is to check BizFile https://www.bizfile.gov.sg/ and do a background check on the company. This service can be used to verify whether a company exists in Singapore. More information can be found here: https://www.acra.gov.sg/Publications/Guides/ACRA_Consumer_Guide/Use_of_ACRA_s_Business_Information_Services_to_do_Background_Checks/

  2. Check if the Employment Agency/ Agent is valid

    Employment Agency / Employment Agent Directory – Employment agencies and personnel search http://www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/services/employment-agencies-and-personnel-search

  3. Check your eligibility for an Employment Pass/S Pass

    https://service1.mom.gov.sg/workpass/sat

  4. Check the validity of the IPA (In Principle Approval) of your work permit/S Pass

    https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/sector-specific-rules/in-principle-approval

  5. Check here to search for registered healthcare professionals

    Ministry of Health – Medical Directory https://www.moh.gov.sg/content/moh_web/home/medical-directory.html

We urge you to also read the offer letter thoroughly to identify any red flags.

Common issues that may indicate that an offer letter is fake include:

To better protect yourself, you may also refer to these articles on job scams in Kerala to understand how scammers work:

For Indians planning to relocate to Singapore

We recommend the following resources:

Disclaimer: SMA has no affiliation or association with any of these listed sites. We bear no responsibility for any information in these sites.