NUS, NTU, SMU & Other Singapore University Degrees—How Much Do They Cost in 2024?
Generally speaking, Singaporeans are a privileged bunch when it comes to tertiary education. Year after year, universities like NUS and NTU emerge as top universities in Asia according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject. 2024 was no exception, with NUS and NTU ranking higher than Chinese, Japanese and Hong Kong universities when it came to the top 10 programmes.
But put the rankings aside. We know about the benefits of these degrees—what about the costs? Again, many Singaporeans are privileged. Most of us focus on getting into our school of choice—be it NUS, NTU, SMU or any other university—and hardly stop to think about the financial implications of taking a Bachelor’s degree.
Those lucky enough to have been on “parental scholarships” in university can afford to remain blissfully ignorant about the cost of higher education in any Singapore university. Myself included.
However, if you plan to or have to take charge of your Singapore university education, an important part of the discussion is cost. What are the options? What can you (or your parents) afford? How will you fund your studies?
Read more : Yahoo! Finance
