Study in Singapore from Bangladesh

World-class universities, a safe city and a short flight from Dhaka.

Quick answer: Students need a Student's Pass issued by ICA after acceptance by a university.

Last checked: 25 October 20263 universities in our finder

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Permit

Student's Pass from ICA, applied through SOLAR after the university registers you

Official source, re-check due

Apply

About 2 to 3 months before the course starts

Official source, re-check due

Tuition

About SGD 25,000 to 55,000 a year for international students

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Embassy for Bangladeshi applicants

Which embassy or visa centre handles Bangladeshi students: confirm with our counsellor

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Bangladesh-specific notes

Private schools must be registered with the Committee for Private Education; check before paying.
Bangladeshi certificates usually need Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA attestation; follow the embassy's own document list.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the Student's Pass.
Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Singapore (estimate)

Per year	SGD	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	SGD 25,000 to SGD 55,000	BDT 23.0 lakh to BDT 50.6 lakh
Living (typical)	SGD 21,600	BDT 19.9 lakh

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Singapore from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is SGD 25,000 to SGD 55,000 a year (about BDT 23.0 lakh to BDT 50.6 lakh), plus living costs of roughly SGD 21,600 a year (about BDT 19.9 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Singapore?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.