Study in Singapore
2 colleges with checked information. Each page shows costs, requirements, deadlines and scholarships with official sources.
What every international student needs to know
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Full-time matriculated students holding a Student's Pass may work without a work pass: up to 16 hours a week during the school term, and during vacations.Source (5)“You can work during your vacation without a work pass if you meet all of the following criteria:”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You are a full-time matriculated or registered student in one of the institutions listed below.”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You hold a Student's Pass issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You can work during the school term without a work pass if you meet all of the following criteria:”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“It is for a maximum of 16 hours a week.”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 16Source (2)“You can work during the school term without a work pass if you meet all of the following criteria:”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“It is for a maximum of 16 hours a week.”www.mom.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), 1 year, for recent IHL graduates to remain in Singapore to seek employment after the Student's Pass is cancelled; no local sponsor required.Source (4)“The Graduate from an Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) Seeking Employment scheme supports foreign graduates who wish to remain in Singapore to explore job opportunities.”www.ica.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“If you are a recent Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) graduate, you must obtain a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) under this scheme to legally remain in Singapore for a period of time after your Student's Pass is cancelled.”www.ica.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You do not require a local sponsor for this application.”www.ica.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Upon the expiry of your Student Pass, apply for a 1-year Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) at the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority to remain in Singapore to find employment.”www.moe.gov.sg ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Government rules, quoted from official government websites. Immigration rules change often — check the official page before you apply. This is not legal advice.