Singapore — Tuition fees

University fees in Singapore in 2026

A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 22 institutions in Singapore that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.

Fee summary in Singapore

According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Singapore is 41,945 SGD per year, for the 5 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.

The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 30,200 SGD per year, with a maximum observed of 62,076 SGD per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.

Informational data — check the official websites for up-to-date 2026 fees

Fees by study level

Bachelor's degree

Based on 5 universities

From

30,200

SGD

Average

41,945

SGD

Up to

62,076

SGD

Doctorate

Based on 1 university

From

40,250

SGD

Average

40,250

SGD

Up to

40,250

SGD

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Frequently asked questions about fees in Singapore

How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Singapore?

A bachelor's degree in Singapore costs between 30,200 and 62,076 SGD per year, with an average of 41,945 SGD, depending on the institution and field.

Are public universities cheaper in Singapore?

Public/private data is not fully available.

How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Singapore?

No master fee published. A doctorate costs between 40,250 and 40,250 SGD per year.

Do these amounts include all fees?

No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.

Universities included in this analysis

The 22 universities in Singapore that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 22 are shown — use the button to reveal more.

Kaplan Higher Education Institute Singapore

Private
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Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

Private
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James Cook University Singapore

Private
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#227

Curtin University Singapore

Private
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DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore

Private
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ERC Institute

Private
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London School of Business and Finance (LSBF)

Private
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Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)

Private
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ESSEC Asia-Pacific

Private
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East Asia Institute of Management (EASB)

Private
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Trent Global College

Private
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SP Jain School of Global Management

Private
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University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Private
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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Public
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PSB Academy

Private
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Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)

Private
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Amity Global Institute

Private
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Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

Public
30,200 SGD/yr
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#26

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Public
33,400 SGD/yr
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#41

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Public
36,350 SGD/yr
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#411

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Public
47,700 SGD/yr
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#489

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Public
62,076 SGD/yr
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