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Top English-taught universities in Asia, with a grant that comes with a bond.亚洲顶尖的英语授课大学，学费资助附带服务合约。
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Who it suitsStudents who want a strong English-taught university in Asia and would consider working in Singapore.适合想在亚洲读优质英语授课大学，并愿意考虑在新加坡工作的学生。
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- NUS, AY2026/27: 3 December 2025 to 23 February 2026新加坡国立大学 2026/27 学年：2025 年 12 月 3 日至 2026 年 2 月 23 日 [1]
- Tuition Grant bond
- Work 3 years for a Singapore entity after graduating毕业后为新加坡机构工作 3 年 [2]
- Student's Pass fees
- S$45 processing plus S$60 issuance处理费 45 新元，签发费 60 新元 [3]
- Work during term
- Up to 16 hours a week每周最多 16 小时 [4]
Which qualification leads where
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A-LevelGood route
A standard route; check each programme's subject prerequisites.常规路径；注意各课程的先修科目要求。 [5]
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IB DiplomaGood route
Accepted; prerequisites are set per programme.接受；先修要求由各课程规定。 [5]
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AP and SATPossible
Accepted, with the scores and tests listed on the admission requirements page.接受，所需分数和考试见招生要求页面。 [5]
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GaokaoPossible
Check whether your programme accepts Gaokao results before you plan on it.规划前先确认目标课程是否接受高考成绩。 [5]
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Chinese high-school diploma onlyHard
Usually not enough without Gaokao or international results.没有高考或国际课程成绩通常不够。
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Timeline
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Jun 2026 14 months before passed
Research programmes and check subject prerequisites.了解课程，查清先修科目要求。
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Dec 2026 8 months before
The window for international qualifications opens (NUS, AY2026/27: 3 December 2025).国际课程申请开放（新加坡国立大学 2026/27 学年：2025 年 12 月 3 日）。 [1]
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Feb 2027 6 months before
The window closes (NUS, AY2026/27: 23 February 2026).申请截止（新加坡国立大学 2026/27 学年：2026 年 2 月 23 日）。 [1]
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Apr 2027 4 months before
Interviews, tests and offers: reply by the date in your offer.面试、测试与录取：在录取通知规定的日期前回复。
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May 2027 3 months before
Accept your offer and decide on the Tuition Grant and its bond.接受录取，决定是否申请学费资助及其合约。 [6]
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Jun 2027 2 months before
Apply for the Student's Pass in SOLAR.在 SOLAR 系统申请学生准证。 [3]
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Jul 2027 1 month before
Book housing and finish the pass formalities.确定住宿，完成准证手续。
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Aug 2027 At the start
Arrive and start the academic year.抵达，开始新学年。
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Work during and after studies
- During term: up to 16 hours a week without a work pass, at eligible institutions.学期中：合资格院校的学生无需工作准证，每周最多工作 16 小时。 [4]
- In vacations you may work without an hour limit while you remain a full-time student.假期中只要仍是全日制学生，工作时间不受限制。 [4]
- Internships that count towards your degree are allowed.计入学位要求的实习是允许的。 [4]
- With the Tuition Grant you must serve the bond in Singapore after graduating.申请了学费资助的学生，毕业后须在新加坡履行合约。 [2]
When you arrive
- Finish the Student's Pass formalities that ICA and your university ask for.完成移民与关卡局和大学要求的学生准证手续。 [3]
- Open a bank account and get a local phone number.开设银行账户，办理本地电话卡。
Common mistakes
- The window closes months before the August start, so apply in the winter before.申请截止比八月开学早好几个月，要在前一年冬天就申请。 [1]
- The Tuition Grant bond ties you to 3 years of work in Singapore.学费资助合约要求在新加坡工作 3 年。 [2]
- Term-time work is capped at 16 hours a week.学期中打工每周最多 16 小时。 [4]
- Fee tables differ by programme and citizenship, so read the right column.学费表按课程和国籍区分，要看对应的一栏。 [7]
Sources
- NUS admissions: important dates checked
- Ministry of Education: Tuition Grant bond checked
- ICA: Student's Pass for universities checked
- Ministry of Manpower: work pass exemption for students checked
- NUS admissions: international qualification requirements checked
- Ministry of Education: Tuition Grant Scheme checked
- NUS registrar: undergraduate fees checked
Rules and fees change. Everything here was checked against the official pages on the date shown. Confirm on those pages before you apply or pay.