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Introduction to Singapore’s private universities
Singapore’s private universities offer international students a flexible and diverse pathway for further studies. Many of these institutions collaborate with well‑known universities from the UK, Australia, and the United States to provide bachelor’s and master’s programs. Students can complete their studies in Singapore and receive a degree awarded by the partner university.
Programs typically focus on high‑demand fields such as business, finance, media, computing, and hospitality management. The study duration is relatively streamlined, and admission periods are flexible—ideal for students who want a shorter academic track, wish to align with overseas education systems, or are looking for multiple progression routes.
At the same time, Singapore’s safe and stable environment, international teaching language, and well‑developed urban infrastructure offer students an excellent learning and living experience.
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Singapore’s renowned private universities
National University of Singapore
The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is one of Singapore’s most established private education institutions. Founded in 1964 by the Economic Development Board (EDB), it later developed into an independent institution and is now the most widely recognized private university in Singapore, with the highest proportion of local students among private schools.
SIM is one of the few private universities in Singapore with its own independent campus, which it shares with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).
It offers bachelor’s, master’s, and professional diploma programs, and partners with several internationally renowned universities that hold high QS rankings.
Representative partner universities:
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University of Birmingham
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RMIT University
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University of London
PSB Academy in Singapore
PSB Academy in Singapore PSB Academy was formerly the Productivity and Standards Board (PSB) under Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry. With more than 60 years of history, it is known for its applied and career‑focused programs, making it suitable for students interested in business, engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, and life sciences.
Representative partner universities:
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The University of Newcastle, Australia
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Coventry University
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Edith Cowan University
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Kaplan Singapore
Kaplan Singapore, also known as Kaplan Higher Education Academy, is a branch of the globally recognized education group Kaplan Inc. It offers a wide range of higher education programs, including bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, professional diplomas, and industry‑recognized certification courses.
Kaplan collaborates with internationally renowned universities to provide students with globally recognized qualifications. Its programs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines such as business, finance, accounting, computing, media, psychology, law, and supply chain management, making it a popular choice for both international and local students.
Representative partner universities:
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University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland
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RMIT University
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Murdoch University
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Northumbria University
Curtin University, Singapore
Curtin Singapore is the overseas campus of Curtin University, Australia, established in 2008. Curtin University is a member of the Australian Technology Network (ATN) and is highly regarded worldwide, especially for its strong performance in business, engineering, IT, and health sciences.
Curtin University’s business school is accredited by AACSB. As a direct campus of Curtin University, the degrees offered at Curtin Singapore are fully identical to those awarded at the main campus in Australia and are globally recognized. At the same time, the programs are aligned with the needs of Singapore’s job market, providing students with high‑quality and industry‑relevant education.
Representative partner institution:
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Curtin University, Australia
