Singapore

Yes, Indian students can choose their employer for the 3-year Service Obligation (SO) bond in Singapore, provided the employer is based in the country.

DBS Bank, Google, Microsoft, KPMG, & Goldman Sachs are some top Singapore-registred companies Indian students can work at.

The 3-year work bond is tied to the MOE Tuition Grant. Indian students who accept the grant have to sign a 3-year work bond to spend the first 3 years of their careers at a Singapore-registered company, after graduation.

Most Indian students accept the grant as a 3-year career in Singapore compensates them enough financially.

Living on-campus is better for Indian students at Nanyang Uni Singapore. It is more affordable (INR 29 K to INR 65.3 K per month), takes less time to reach classes or campus amenities like gyms and study rooms. It is also easier to socialise with peers.

Off-campus living is better for students looking for better privacy and less strict rules. However, it is more expensive (INR 51 K to INR 1.6 Lakhs per month) than living on-campus.

NTU has a eco-friendly campus with modern buildings. It has received a Green Mark Platinum Certification, and is recognised by the International Sustainable Campus Network.

It also ranks highly in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics.

No, JEE-Main or JEE-Advanced scores are not required for scholarships at NTU Singapore. Indian students with a strong JEE-Advanced rank are advised to submit scores as it is highly valued, but not mandatory.

Maintaining strong academic scores and extracurriculars are the basic requirements for NTU scholarships.

Upcoming deadline to apply for financial aid at Nanyang Technological Uni is Jul 31, 2026 for Research programmes (Jan 2027 intake). Scholarship deadlines for the 2026 intakes have now passed for most programs.

To know more, students are advised to check the official university website.

Both NTU and NUS are world-class universities. NUS (#8) ranks above NTU (#12 globally) in the latest QS Rankings. NTU is stronger for Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science. NUS is better for Arts, Social Sciences, Law, and Business programs.

NTU also has the larger and modern campus. It is also more budget friendly. Howerer NUS Singapore offers better career opportunities for UG students.

Both NTU and NUS are great options. For Engineering programs NTU is better. NUS is better for Business and Humanities.

Nanyang Uni Singapore organises career fairs, workshops, and networking events via its Career & Attachment Office (CAO). Every year, more than 6,000 NTU students land internships. Indian students are also provided access to job portals, interview prep sessions, and one-to-one career support up to 3 years after graduation.

Yes, NTU offers research internships to Indian students via its Global Connect Fellowship program. As part of the prorgam, Indian students in UG and PG degrees are allowed to spend 2-6 months working on research projects under the NTU faculty.

These internships are paid for with Indian students getting stipends upto SGD 5,000 (INR 3.6 Lakhs).

Doctor, IT Project Manager, Business Development Manager, HR Manager, and Digital Marketing Manager are some of the best-paying job roles in Singapore for Indian students. Given below are the average salaries earned by graduates in these roles:

Source: Payscale

1 SGD = INR 72.44