Study in Singapore: Timeline for February 2026 Intake

There are two popular intakes in Singapore; the August and February intakes. The admission process for February 2026 will start after August 2025, at least 6 months before. In this six-month duration, you can plan for your activities to get admission.

Catering to a large global student population, Singapore not only offers a great academic experience but also a culturally diverse and rich environment. It helps them settle quite well into the new place and atmosphere.

Public universities in Singapore, like NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS, typically have two main intakes: August and February. On the other hand, some private institutions in Singapore also offer multiple intakes such as January, February, July, August, September, and October.

This article is about Singapore February Intake 2026. It will be helpful for those Indian students who are planning to study in Singapore but missed applying for the August intake. We will discuss its admission timeline, things to keep in mind and more. 

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Singapore Feb Intake Admission Timeline

Here is a detailed timeline for the Singapore February intake:

Check: Scholarships to Study in Singapore

Why Choose the February Intake in Singapore?

Here are some benefits of applying to february intake of Singapore:

• Less or no Competition: Most of the students apply for august intake so in this intake the application number remains low. This increases chances of admission and scholarship opportunities.

• Faster Career Entry: Graduating almost mid year lets you enter the job market before the main surge. More internship and job prospects.

• Flexible Timeline: Gives extra time after board exams. It is ideal for gap year or late planners.

• Smooth Transition: Smaller cohort size allows for more personalized attention from faculty and easier adaptation to campus life.

• Program Availability: Many popular courses and universities offer both intakes, so you get options to choose in both intakes

Singapore February Intake 2025: Key Deadlines

The deadlines for February intake 2026 have not been announced by the universities of Singapore. The dates are yet to be announced:

Things to Keep in Mind During Application

• Shortlist the colleges and prepare for your application. Think hard about what makes you unique as an applicant and sketch out your strengths and self-assessment.
• Contact your professors and direct managers for the required 2-3 reference letters. At least a month before your application deadline.
• Begin drafting your SOP and essays. Give a month’s time to structure these documents properly. 
• Apply before the deadline! One can find out about the Singapore university application dates on the respective university websites.
• Don’t delay replying to college e-mails.
• Appear for personal/video interviews.

After Getting Admission Letter

If you received an admission letter from a university or college or Singapore then here are the steps you need to follow:

• Once you get acceptance letters, make your decision as soon as possible.
• Depending on the deadline, notify the universities of your decision.
• You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm your admission.
• Search for and begin applying for external scholarships (if applicable).
• Apply for a student loan after you get your acceptance letter.
• Gather paperwork for your student visa in Singapore. Check visa requirements.
• Apply for a student visa in time. Keep some buffer time for the Singapore visa processing time.
• Book airline tickets. You can explore student discount flights for affordable tickets
• Arrange for an international debit/credit card.
• Collect all the documents and their photocopies to take along.
• Check out the Pre-departure checklist!

Required Documents and Eligibility Criteria

Here is the list of documents which you need to have when you'll reach Singapore for higher studies:

• Valid passport of a student with a validity of at least 6 months
• Admission offer letter from University of Singapore
• Student pass of Singapore e-form on SOLAR.
• Recent passport size photos
• Academic certificates and transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Proof of Funds
• Health Insurance
• Medical reports (if required by the university or Singapore ICA)
• Proof of accommodation in Singapore
• If you have scholarship or Education loan, then the approval letter of that.

For help with university applications, students seeking to study abroad can contact our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors. The comments section below allows candidates to contact us as well.