Study in Singapore

Singapore's post-secondary education constitutes a combination of state-funded public universities and polytechnics. In view of training professionals to support Singapore's technological and economic development the country has a number of polytechnics. Some of these include Nanyang Polytechnic University (NYP), Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NAP), Republic Polytechnic (RP), Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP). The top Singapore universities and colleges offer a multitude of courses aimed at providing a rewarding career to the students. Some of the streams involve Information Technology, Management, Hospitality, Finance and Accounting as well as Engineering and Design.

Singapore leads Southeast Asia's banking and finance hub as banking, foreign exchange and insurance have been the key growth areas in this sector. Singapore has several internationally renowned banks such as BNP Paribas, Barclays Capital, Prudential, Credit Suisse, etc.

Tourism is also one of Singapore's largest service sectors promoting medical, business and retail tourism, thus fuelling the nation's economic growth. The Singapore Tourism Board aims to triple tourism receipts to S$30 billion and double visitor arrivals to 17 million by 2015. In terms of logistics, the country adopts best practices while developing supply security guidelines to create an IT platform that is applicable to the industry as a whole. The Singapore port is one of the busiest in the world, offering strong connectivity to the Asia-Pacific region.

From the perspective of supporting the growth of key economic sectors in Singapore and as its expanding economy continues to create new jobs, some of the skills in demand involve Finance and Accounting, Supply chain, Insurance, Healthcare, IT and Construction. In addition, the country is also seeking growth in the legal market as there is an increasing need for legal counsels in the engineering and construction industry owing to an increase in new projects and development.

To be assured of obtaining the best quality advice about the opportunities available for studying in Singapore, students should register with Big Boss. After registration all students will be carefully guided through a number of key stages, maximising their chances of getting admission in the institutions of their choice. This is how we, at Big Boss, work on the Singapore admissions process.

• Registration
  You register with Big Boss and be assured of obtaining the best quality advice.
• Profiling
  We make an assessment of your academic qualifications, work experience, financial status, career goals as well as life interests and aspirations.
• Standardised Tests
  We evaluate the requirement of any standardised tests you may need to take or review results that has been already obtained.
• University & Course Selection
  Together, we shortlist potential universities and courses that match your profile.
• Document Editing
  We edit the essays, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation and Resume, which have been written by you.
• Application Review and Submission
  The completed application forms are reviewed before they are submitted to your final choice of universities.
• Interview Preparation
  We assist in preparation (including mock sessions) for the interviews that you may have with the chosen universities.
• Visa Counselling
  We assist in preparation (including mock sessions) for the interviews that you may have with the High Commissions or Embassies, as well as the collation and review of relevant documentation for submission of the visa application.
• Pre-Departure Information
  We deliver comprehensive information about the country of choice to ensure that you are completely prepared for life at an overseas university.