Estimated Cost of Living (in SGD$)
| On-campus Accommodation: |
Undergraduate Accommodation:
$155 - $280 per person per month (without meal plan)
More information on our Halls of Residence and rates can be found here
Postgraduate Accommodation:
$250 - $350 per person, per month (without meal plan)
More information on Graduate Housing and rates can be found here |
| Food / Meals |
$300 - $400 per month |
| Transport for travel within Singapore |
$100 per month |
Academic Expenses
(textbook & course materials) |
$200 – $500 per academic year |
| Personal Expenses |
$200 – $400 per month |
| Other Administrative Fees |
Other compulsory payments:
Matriculation card fee: S$10.50 (applicable for graduate)
Hostel application fee: S$16.05
Computer fee: S$13.90
Sports fee: S$12.80 (per semester)
Student health service fee: S$26.75 (per semester)
Amenities fee: S$12.80
Copyright fee: S$5.00 (per semester) |
Health Insurance
NTU Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance (GHSI)
All exchange students are required to purchase the NTU Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance (GHSI) even if they have already bought a similar insurance from their home country.
This requirement is made to facilitate easier access to medical treatment whilst in Singapore, particularly admission to local hospitals. It costs $79 in premium for one academic year. More details on NTU health insurance can be found at the International Student Centre website
Banking
It is advisable to open a bank account while in Singapore. Your parents may also arrange to transfer monies into your account in Singapore by interbank telegraphic transfer. This is a cheaper option as compared with using your credit card to withdraw monies and a safer option than to carry around large amounts of cash.
Visa / Mastercard / American Express / Diners Club / Maestro / Plus are widely recognised in Singapore. You may withdraw monies from most bank machines. There are also ATM machines located around campus.
For full banking facilities, there is an Overseas Chinese Bank Corporation (OCBC) located on campus
Other Useful Information
Goods and Services Tax
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 7% is levied on nearly all supplies of goods and services in Singapore
Smoking and Littering
The NTU Yunnan Garden Campus is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is also prohibited in most buildings and many public areas in Singapore. There are also strict laws against littering.
Electricity
The electrical current in Singapore is 240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second