Study in Singapore: Timeline for August 2022 Intake

• Start early and by January, shortlist 8-12 universities that you will apply to. Visit university websites and note application requirements, deadlines etc.
• By February, be familiar with bank loan options and scholarships to fund your studies.
• Start working on college admission forms.
• Do some initial research on various accommodation options and living costs.

Check out Student Guide to Singapore

• Prepare for required standardised tests like GMAT, TOEFL, or IELTS - depending on the course and university.
• By March or three months before the test date, register for GMAT/GRE.
• Register for TOEFL/IELTS at least a month before the test date.
• Take the required tests around March. Plan for buffer time in case you need to retake the test.

It’s application time

• Shortlist the colleges and prepare for your application. Think hard about what makes you unique as an applicant and sketch out your strengths and self-assessment.
• Contact your professors and direct managers for the required 2-3 reference letters. At least a month before your application deadline.
• Begin drafting your SOP and essays. Give a month’s time to structure these documents properly.
• Apply before the deadline!

• Don’t delay replying to college e-mails. And there will be quite a few!
• Appear for personal/video interviews.
• Once you get acceptance letters, make your decision as soon as possible.
• Depending on the deadline, notify the universities of your decision.
• You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm your admission.

• Search for and begin applying for external scholarships (if applicable).
• Apply for a student loan, after you get your acceptance letter.
• Gather paperwork for your student visa. Check visa requirements.
• Apply for a student visa in time. Keep in mind the time taken for visa processing!

• Book airline tickets.
• Arrange for an Internation Debit/Credit card.
• Collect all the documents and their photocopies, to take along.
• Check out the Pre-departure checklist!