Guide on Singapore
Institute of Management

SIM - Top Courses

SIM offers 40 different courses with varying durations across fields like management, engineering, computers, humanities, sciences and more. To enter each of these courses as an international student, you have to appear for EILTS or TOEFL exam that measures your English language skills and ability to adapt to an English speaking environment. The below table also includes the cost of the first-year tuition fee.

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Scholarships at SIM

SIM offers merit-based scholarships to students exhibiting excellence in academics, sports and the performing arts. International students intending to study diploma courses at SIM can apply for the SIM Global Education Diploma Scholarship. You need to have exemplary academic results to be eligible for this scholarship which covers the minimum period required to complete the entire course. The scholarship comes with no bond attached, and the scholarship amount covers the entire cost of the course tuition fees in Singapore dollars.

SIM also offers local and international students intending to attend their Bachelor’s degree programmes the Global Education Scholarship for excellence in academics, sports and/or performing arts. This scholarship also covers the minimum period needed to complete the remaining or entire course of study and does not come with any attached bond. However, you must ensure that you send the scholarship application before the application period closes. You may send your applications between October and December for the April intake and April and June for the October intake.

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SIM - Campus

The SIM University has one of the most comprehensive campuses in all of Singapore. The two main campuses of the SIM occupy a gross total floor area of 120,000 metres and are located in Clementi Road and Namly Avenue. SIM has another international campus, located in One Park, Phnom Penh City Centre or PPCC in Cambodia. The Clementi Road campus is divided into four blocks. Block A is the largest campus occupying a total area of 44,623 square metres, whereas Blocks B, C, and D are spread of a total area of 29,709 square metres, 30,550 square metres, and 4,970 square metres, respectively. All the blocks are equipped with classrooms, libraries, computer and science laboratories and other amenities like students’ lounges, gymnasiums, learning centres, eating outlets, activity hubs, open study areas and more. The second campus, i.e. the Namly Avenue campus, is comparatively smaller. It is spread over 10,063 square metres and comprises eight lecture halls and 12 classrooms with a capacity to seat over 1,600 students.

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SIM - Accommodation

SIM offers its international students accommodation in hostels and Halls of Residence. However, the accommodation is not on campus. SIM has tied up with affiliate hostel service providers such as Yo: Ha Habitat, which is one of the biggest student hostels in Singapore, with various campuses. The SIM university puts up its students in 2 of the Yo: Ha Habitat hostels, namely the Yo: Ha@Henderson and Yo: Ha@ Evans.

SIM students can also choose to stay at the East Lodge @ Clementi situated on the west of Singapore, and located on No. 1, Saint Albert Winsemius Lane. This hostel is located in close proximity to SIM and is an excellent area for students who want to stay in a quiet neighbourhood. You may avail of private rooms or opt for shared accommodations on a twin or quad-sharing basis. The hostel is equipped with additional amenities, including a common study area, outdoor sports facilities and a common dining area, among other things.

Students opting to reside in the SIM affiliated hostels are required to sign a contract. As such, they must ensure they check the quality of facilities provided and comply with the terms and conditions before agreeing to stay in the hostels. Besides these modes of accommodation, you may also choose to live in other types of rented accommodations, either privately or with friends.

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SIM - Application Process

You can apply to the SIM in five easy steps. They are as under:

1. Visit the SIM Connect page on the official website and create your account using your e-mail id. You can set your preferred password as well.
2. Fill the application form and attach the supporting documents. You need to provide your educational certificates, scanned copy of your passport, passport-sized photographs, Statement of Purpose, CV, etc., as mentioned on the form.
3. Pay the application fee of SGD 481.50 via your Visa or MasterCard credit card or eNETS facility.
4. SIM also insists on verifying the documents. As an international student, you need to mail your original notarised documents to the address mentioned on the form.
5. If you are shortlisted, SIM will send you an e-mail. You need to confirm that you will attend the school by accepting the student contract document.

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SIM - Placements

SIM helps its students get internships and placements to some of the most high-profile companies in the country. As a SIM student, you can build industry networks, connect to professionals from various streams, and cultivate a competitive edge in your career. You can utilise the Career Connect initiative launched by the Singapore Institute of Management University to attend career workshops and seek career guidance, including mock interviews, resume review, profiling, etc. The portal connects you to various internships and job opportunities. SIM also organises career and networking events, career fairs, company visits and so on to help you with your placements. As a student, you can access UNICORN, the one-stop integrated online hub by SIM, to browse and apply for jobs, internships, and career events.

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Conclusion

In its capacity as one of the most renowned and premier educational institutions in Singapore, SIM equips its students to be empowered and future-ready to fulfil their highest aspirations. As a student of this reputed university, you get the opportunity to benefit from various innovative and skill-based learning experiences. For Indian students aspiring to study abroad, Singapore is the dream destination. Not only is it close in proximity to India, but it is also one of the most cost-effective countries for higher education. Finally, the university offers several courses, enabling you to choose your preferred subjects for specialisations.

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