International Students

SMU will assist in the application of student passes for all international students studying full-time in SMU.

SMU will assist you with the application of your student visa in April before you arrive in Singapore.

All applicants will have to log onto the ICA's website to fill up the Student's Pass Application Form (eform 16) and submit it online.

The processing fee is S$30; upon approval by ICA, you will have to pay a S$60 issuance fee for the student pass, and S$30 for a multiple-entry visa.

No, you cannot extend your student pass after you have graduated.

Generally, all students will get their student visa. In the unforeseen event that it happens, we will look into it on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, the medical examination can either be done in your home country or in Singapore by a qualified doctor. However, medical examinations required for subsequent renewals of the Student's Pass must be done in Singapore. The doctor must record and certify the results of your medical examination in the designated medical report form.

The medical report should not be issued more than three months from the submission or renewal date of your application; it should also be translated into English. If you have submitted a medical report to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority or Ministry of Manpower not more than two years ago, there is no need to re-submit a fresh medical report.

We do not arrange accommodation for students. However, there is a wide selection of accommodation choices available in Singapore. Students are encouraged to look for their own accommodation before coming to Singapore. The SMU campus is conveniently located in the city and is well-served by public transport. You may refer to our Student Life page for more information on accommodation.

Yes, there will be an orientation programme for students of the MAF programme.

There are a lot of student associations / clubs in SMU.

There is also the Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre. You may click here to find out more.

Unless otherwise advised by their programme offices, SMU students are covered under a Group Personal Accident Policy, and a Medical and Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Policy. For more information such as the procedures for claims and coverage, please refer to your respective graduate programme offices. Students who require additional coverage may approach the SMU appointed insurance company directly to make the purchase themselves.

The living costs you incur will depend on your lifestyle. An international student may expect to incur the following per month:

SMU full-time matriculated international students holding a valid student pass may take up employment in Singapore during their vacation and are exempted from applying for a work permit as stated in the Work Permit Exemptions Notification.

However, during term time, a student holding a valid student pass is only allowed to work part-time, i.e. less than 16 hours per week. A letter of consent is not required from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore or the university.

Upon graduation, you may apply for a permanent job in Singapore if you meet the requirements for obtaining an employment pass or permanent residence.

You may click here to find out more about the various kind of employment passes and work permits in Singapore.

You may click here to find out more.