 Singapore’s
unique characteristics and highly accessible infrastructure
make it one of the best places to study and
work in Asia. Aiming to be the educational hub and
global schoolhouse of the region, this multi-cultural
country provides students with an exciting platform
for personal growth, professional fulfillment and
cross cultural interaction. Living conditions in
Singapore are among the best in Asia, with
state-of-the-art facilities for education, shopping,
sports and recreation.
Singapore offers the best
of both worlds. It is cosmopolitan enough to be
familiar, yet sufficiently exotic to inspire a walk
on the wild side. The city fuses modernity and tradition,
with both celebrated in equal parts.
 Singapore
is a distinctive place. With a total land
area of just 646 square kilometers, it is a compact
country brimming with the vibrancy of its 4 million
people.
In this country you will find a diverse population
of Chinese, Malay, Indian and other ethnic groups, covering
a wide spectrum of religions, cultures, and languages,
living harmoniously together. The synergistic mix
of ethnic groups offers international students a
wide spectrum of choices for living and playing
in Singapore.
 Singapore
has a warm and humid climate all year-round, with
temperatures ranging from 23 to 33 degrees centigrade.
Sunshine is the norm, with occasional rain, especially
during the year-end periods. Singapore's safety,
low crime rates, and high standards of living are
well renowned, offering international students an
ideal environment for study. When it's time to put
away the books, myriad sports, entertainment,
and other fascinating sights and sounds are available
to relax your mind and fill your senses.
Public transport is efficient and affordable in
Singapore. Bus fares vary from $0.60 to S$1.50 and
MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) – the Singapore train system
– fares range from $0.70 to $2.80, depending on
distance of travel. Taxi fares start from $2.40
and a 10km trip should usually cost around $6.00.
 There
are a number of things students can do in Singapore
during the leisure time. There are various tourist
spots to visit such as Sentosa Island, Jurong Bird
Park, Singapore Zoo, East Coast Beach, Chinese Gardens,
Night Safari, Chinatown, Little India and many more.
The many theatres, cinemas, video arcades and shopping
centres offer a wide range of entertainment. Those
more inclined towards outdoor activities will not
be disappointed as there are many sporting facilities
island wide that will cater to their needs. There
are opportunities for sailing, wakeboarding, golf,
canoeing, tennis, cricket, rugby, basketball, squash
and many more.
As a centre of learning and research, Singapore’s
numerous libraries, museums and bookshops are all
easily accessible.
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