Financial Assistance is given for graduate students pursuing their higher degree through coursework or through research. Learn more about this assistance, known as the Tuition Fee Loan.
You may also want to learn about the scholarships that are available for graduate students.
Tuition Fee Loan
Who is eligible
Candidates enrolled in research programmes or the following full-time coursework programmes are eligible to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan of up to 90% of the research/tuition fee payable by Singapore citizens.
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M.Sc.(Asian Studies)
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M.Sc.(Bioinformatics)
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M.Sc.(Biomedical Engineering)
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M.Sc.(Civil Engineering)
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M.Sc.(Communications Engineering)
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M.Sc.(Communication Software & Networks)
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M.Sc.(Computer Control & Automation)
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M.Sc.(Computer Integrated Manufacturing)
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M.Sc.(Digital Media Technology)
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M.Sc.(Electronics)
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M.Sc.(Embedded Systems)
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M.Sc.(Environmental Engineering)
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M.Sc.(Financial Engineering)
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M.Sc.(Information Studies)
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M.Sc.(Information Systems)
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M.Sc.(International Political Economy)
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M.Sc.(International Relations)
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M.Sc.(Logistics)
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M.Sc.(Mechanical Engineering)
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M.Sc.(Mechanics & Processing of Materials)
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M.Sc.(Microelectronics)
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M.Sc.(Photonics)
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M.Sc.(Power Engineering)
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M.Sc.(Precision Engineering)
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M.Sc.(Signal Processing)
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M.Sc.(Smart Product Design)
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M.Sc.(Strategic Studies)
However, students holding scholarships are not eligible for the loan.
Quantum
The Tuition Fee Loan covers up to 90% of tuition fee payable by Singapore citizens. Here is a worked example based on AY 2006 tuition fees for coursework programmes:
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Nationality |
Subsidised full-time fee (SGD) |
Maximum Loan (SGD) |
| Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents |
$5,450 |
90% of S$5,450 = S$4,905 |
| International students |
$6,000 |
90% of S$5,450 = S$4,905 |
Administration of loan
The University has appointed Development Bank of Singapore (DBS Bank) and Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC Bank) as agents to administer the Tuition Fee Loan Scheme.
How to apply
- Download [PDF | 1.05MB] a copy of the Tuition Fee Loan (TFL) Application form.
- You should submit the form directly to any of the above banks after you have matriculated at the University.
- Tuition Fee Loan application for a new Academic Year must be submitted directly to the bank by the 1st day of that Academic Year.
- For applications submitted after the deadline, the completed forms should be endorsed first at the Office of Finance, located on Level 3 of Student Services Centre. (Your guarantor need not be present)
- AY2008-09 (Semester 1) - For Local students: 1 May 2008 to 18 July 2008. For International students: 1 May 2008 to 31 July 2008
Further enquiries
- Development Bank of Singapore (DBS Bank): 6333 0033
- Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC Bank): 1800-4383-333