In recent years, the popularity of studying in Singapore has been increasing, not only with the world-class higher education level, but also with various advantages of studying abroad, attracting many overseas students to study in Singapore. However, some of them are not qualified enough to apply to public universities in Singapore, but they have certain concerns about applying to private universities and have been hesitant.
So today, let's talk about private universities in Singapore and studying abroad in Singapore!
Is going to a private college just water?
Compared with public universities, Singapore's private universities are considered "water schools" by some parents or students because they are relatively young and not directly managed, and they also feel that these schools have a short academic system and are useless to read, and even think that the academic qualifications of private colleges and universities are not recognized by the Ministry of Education when they return to China.
Actually, that's not the case!Are private university qualifications not recognized in Singapore?Nope!Yes recognized!And it is recognized not only domestically, but all over the world. In fact, as early as March 2018, China's Ministry of Education opened the accreditation of private universities in Singapore, allowing qualified private universities to obtain official recognition. In 2019, the era of full open accreditation of private universities in Singapore was officially ushered in, with a total of 44 private institutions and professional programs recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education. In Singapore, these private institutions are also formal institutions. Private institutions are audited annually by the Council on Private Educational Institutions (CPE) and are accredited by EduTrust every four years (without which students will not be allowed to continue to enrol students). And about 70% of local students will also choose to study in private institutions. In addition, Singapore's private institutions mainly cooperate with overseas institutions to run schools, such as joint teaching with well-known universities in the United Kingdom and Australia, which can be simply understood as a branch of a British or Australian university in Singapore, and the awarding of bachelor's degree diplomas or above comes from these partner institutions, and the diplomas of these universities are recognized in various countries around the world. Is a short school period just water?The duration of private institutions in Singapore is generally 2-3 years for bachelor's degree and 1-1 year for master's degree5 years is relatively short compared to domestic universities. However, overseas universities are not only Singapore, but even the British master's degree is basically set up in 1 year. We can't forcibly graft the thinking of China's academic system to the academic system of overseas colleges and universities, and stubbornly believe that colleges and universities with short academic systems are all messing around and can't learn anything. The reason why the study period is short is that overseas colleges and universities have scientifically and reasonably stipulated the system in their own countries. In Singaporean institutions, there are only 2-4 holidays a year, and the holidays are basically very short, generally about 2 weeks, unlike the domestic winter and summer vacations that take 1-2 months. But overall, the overall learning time is not compressed. For example, a one-year full-time graduate student is one year of study, and the course schedule will be relatively tight. Poor teaching at private universities?Some parents and classmates think that studying at a private university is a mess. For this question, Xiao F can tell you with certainty that it is definitely not a mess!Because of the control of a third party, private universities in Singapore are relatively strict in terms of admitting students, course learning, class attendance, graduation**, etc. In addition, Singapore's colleges and universities attach great importance to the multi-faceted development of students, improving professional ability and vocational skills are pursued by institutions, and the graduation rate of Singapore's top private colleges can be maintained at more than 80%. In addition, Singapore is originally an educational power in Asia, and some private universities will also have ** holding and shareholding, so as long as it is a regular private university in Singapore, it will never be bad!Their curriculum planning also has a clear learning purpose, learning plan and learning content. Therefore, you can rest assured that the quality of teaching at private universities is very good. 
Are private institutions in Singapore worth studying
So is it worth it to choose to study at a private university in Singapore?
1.The entry threshold is lowThe entry threshold of private universities in Singapore is relatively low, and the main examination is the well-rounded nature of the student. For language proficiency, it is not mandatory for students to submit IELTS or TOEFL, and English proficiency can be confirmed through the school's entrance test. 2.Prestigious school education, the academic qualifications obtained are the same as those of the cooperative school
At the undergraduate and master's levels, private universities in Singapore cooperate with world-renowned foreign universities to run schools, and the curriculum is synchronized with that of partner universities, and some of the university projects are taught by professors from partner universities in Singapore. Upon completion of the course, the diploma will be issued by the partner university and will be the same as the graduation certificate of the main student, and the diploma will be recognized by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China upon returning to China.
3.The professional setting meets the market demand
In fact, the establishment of private universities in Singapore was originally to meet the overall economic development of Singapore, which gave private universities in Singapore the characteristics of "employment decision major".
For example, the world's most popular hotel management, finance, logistics management, multi-media communication and computer. Singapore's private institutions not only have first-class teaching standards, but also excellent learning and living environment, which also provides convenience for students to deepen their talents, and many institutions have school-enterprise cooperation projects, which greatly help students find employment.
4.The springboard for famous schools in Europe and the United States
For students who want to continue their studies, studying in Singapore and obtaining a degree certificate from a partner university will have a more obvious advantage in applying to prestigious universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and other prestigious universities, because overseas institutions are more inclined to accept students who have received a Commonwealth education.
5.The duration of education is short, and it has a time advantage in employment
Singapore's private colleges have a shorter academic system, and when they return to their home countries for employment, they will enter the market earlier than the same class of students, so they have more advantages in time and have accumulated more work experience than their peers.
6.The cost is lower than that of European and American countries, and it is more cost-effective
In terms of tuition fees, Singapore has an overall advantage compared with Europe, the United States and Australia. The average annual cost of a private university is around S$2-40,000 (about RMB 10-200,000). Compared with the UK, the United States, and Australia, which often start at 40w per year, studying in Singapore is very cost-effective. In particular, choosing a joint university between European and American universities and Singapore is equivalent to spending less tuition fees and getting a diploma from the same school. In addition, the school also provides generous scholarships for students with excellent academic performance, so that the cost of studying abroad is greatly reduced.
From the above advantages, it seems that studying in a private university in Singapore is very cost-effective. Especially for students whose background is not enough to apply for a public university, you may wish to consider a private university in Singapore!
Is it easy to adapt to studying in Singapore?
When studying in a foreign country, it is inevitable to worry about whether you can adapt well to life there, so some students will be very worried. Actually, you don't have to worry about it at all!First of all, Singapore's proximity to China has also been influenced by Chinese culture from the perspective of its national history. Its culture is closely related to Chinese culture. Secondly, in terms of language, Mandarin and English are both official languages, and it is possible to communicate in Mandarin in daily life, but if you communicate in school or between various ethnic groups in society, English is basically the main language.
Therefore, it is more convenient to communicate. In addition, in terms of security, as a world-renowned "Garden City State", Singapore has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, and has been ranked among the world's safest cities for many years, and its laws and regulations are also very strict. So you can rest assured of your personal safety.
In terms of eating, drinking and merrymaking, Singapore, as one of Asia's financial centers and shopping paradises, has a variety of goods and luxury goods, and of course, a variety of entertainment venues. In terms of diet, it doesn't matter if you have a Chinese stomach, there are many Chinese restaurants in Singapore, and you can taste the food of other countries. So, you really don't have to worry too much about adapting to studying in Singapore!Finally, if you want to study abroad but don't want to be too far away from home, and the budget is not too high, studying in Singapore is really a very good choice!