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Explore research-intensive universities in a global city, with a clear plan for entry tests, tuition grants and scholarships.

Plan my studies with UGOFor students in Uzbekistan. For the families beside them.

Start with
the essentials.

Your school certificate, subjects and study language shape your next step.

Length of study

Check the length of your chosen programme.

After Grade 11 in Uzbekistan

SAT/AP route usually needed

NUS treats an Uzbek certificate as an 'other' qualification: you add SAT or ACT plus AP courses. NTU and SMU set their own rules; check each university.

Tests to plan for

SAT + AP + IELTS

At NUS: SAT (600 reading and writing, 650 maths), three AP courses including Calculus BC, and IELTS 6.5. Some programmes add tests or interviews.

Can I study in English?

Check the university’s teaching language and language requirements.

More about qualifications and tests

NUS assesses certificates not on its list under 'Other High School Qualifications', supported by standardised tests: five AP courses, or SAT or ACT plus three AP courses.

English is the language of instruction. NUS asks for IELTS 6.5 overall, reading and writing; NTU asks for 6.5 with 6.5 in writing and speaking.

Some NUS programmes, including architecture, nursing, law and medicine, add tests or interviews in April. Apply to each university separately.

Know the costs.
Plan with confidence.

Headline estimates are in USD, before scholarships. Tuition is shown per year; living costs per month.

Tuition / year

$16,700–33,700

NUS 2026 intake, with or without the MOE Tuition Grant

Living / month

$1,020–1,250

NTU on-campus estimate; private rentals cost more

What these figures include

Converted NUS 2026-intake fees: S$21,400 a year with the Tuition Grant, up to S$43,050 without it. Medicine, dentistry, law and music cost more.

NUS estimates S$11,750 for living and on-campus housing over a 35-week year; NTU's monthly estimate is S$1,300–1,600. Private rentals cost more.

USD conversion basis: ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026. Universities charge in Singapore dollars.

Working while studying

Can I work as a student?

Up to 16 hours / week in term

For full-time Student's Pass holders at MOM-listed institutions, without a separate work pass. Vacation work and credit-bearing internships are also allowed; exchange students cannot work.

Check the official work rules

Roles to look for

  • Campus and research assistant roles
  • Retail, cafés and hospitality
  • Course internships and industrial attachments

Use your university's careers office and check that any job fits the 16-hour term limit. Internships must count towards graduation.

A job can help with everyday spending, but vacancies and earnings are not guaranteed. Plan your tuition and essential living costs without relying on future work.

Scholarships.
What can they cover?

Look for university awards that reduce tuition. Compare what your family would still pay for both study and living expenses.

Tuition grant + merit awards

Examples to explore, not guaranteed awards. Admission and scholarship applications can have different deadlines.

01

NTU · Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship

What it offers

Full subsidised tuition, S$6,000 (about $4,690) yearly living allowance, plus accommodation and travel allowances.

Asian citizens in computing, engineering or science; six-year bond. Check the current call.

Scholarship form after your NTU application
Requirements & how to apply

What you usually need

  • Citizenship of an Asian country other than Singapore.
  • Admission to a full-time computing, engineering or science degree at NTU.
  • Acceptance of a six-year bond with the sponsor or a Singapore-registered company.

Your application steps

  1. Apply for admission to NTU within the window for your qualification.
  2. Complete the scholarship form linked at the end of your application, with a 250-word essay and a photo.
  3. Ask a non-family teacher to submit the referee appraisal within 7 days. Check the current call.
Official requirements & application
02

MOE Tuition Grant

What it offers

Cuts NUS Computing tuition from S$39,700 to S$21,400 a year (2026 intake).

Competitive; you must work for a Singapore entity for three years after graduating.

Tuition Grant application after your offer
Requirements & how to apply

What you usually need

  • An offer for a full-time undergraduate course eligible for the Tuition Grant.
  • Sureties and a signed Tuition Grant Agreement.
  • A three-year bond to work for a Singapore entity after graduation.

Your application steps

  1. Indicate in your university application that you want the Tuition Grant.
  2. Apply on the MOE TG&S Portal and arrange your sureties.
  3. Sign the Tuition Grant Agreement before the deadline your university gives.
Official requirements & application
More funding details

NTU · Science and Technology: for citizens of Asian countries in computing, engineering or science. It covers tuition after the Tuition Grant plus allowances, with a six-year bond.

The MOE Tuition Grant lowers fees but requires three years' work for a Singapore entity. Without it you pay full fees and lose NUS and MOE-funded aid. ASEAN scholarships exclude Uzbek citizens.

See official funding links
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What would you
like to study?

Universities such as NUS combine broad academic exposure with specialist study. Compare the actual programme structure and opportunities across institutions.

Computer science

Programming, algorithms and software systems. Compare AI, cybersecurity and data pathways.

Engineering

Electrical, mechanical, civil and chemical routes. Check maths and physics prerequisites.

Business & management

Strategy, marketing and operations, often with internships and global exchange options.

Data science & AI

Statistics, machine learning and computing. Strong mathematics, including calculus, is expected.

Economics

Markets, policy and quantitative analysis. Compare how much mathematics each programme requires.

Accountancy & finance

Financial reporting, investment and analytics. Check professional recognition and internship links.

Life sciences

Biology, biomedical science and research skills. A science degree is not a licence to practise medicine.

Architecture & design

Studio-based study of buildings and products. Expect aptitude tests or interviews for shortlisted applicants.

Before you chooseSingapore programmes have subject prerequisites, and AP Calculus BC is required at NUS for most courses. Compare modules, internships and any bond tied to your funding.

Universities to explore

QS World University Rankings 2027

Overall university rankings, not subject rankings. “=” means a shared rank; a range is a ranking band. Compare course content, language and entry requirements too.

These are examples to research, not UGO partners or guaranteed admission or funding.

A little preparation.
A clearer plan.

Bring your school results, subject interests and a family budget to your consultation.

Choose your intake

Universities admit once a year, with classes starting around August. NTU's 2027 window runs 15 October 2026–20 January 2027; NUS publishes its own dates.

Prepare your documents

Start with your passport, school transcripts and certificate. Add SAT or ACT and AP scores, IELTS, and essays or referee forms for scholarships.

Agree a realistic budget

Compare fees with and without the Tuition Grant, the bond each option carries, housing costs and the loans or bursaries your university offers.

Official sources & detailed guidanceAdmission, funding, student work and university rankings

Planning guidance reviewed 25 October 2026; costs, funding, student work and QS rankings checked on 25 October 2026. Confirm current requirements and fees for your intake with the institution.

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