About Singapore ::
Singapore consists of the main island of Singapore and around 60 small islands. The main island is about 42km in length and 23 km in breadth and 586.5 sq km in area. It has a coastline of approximately 150.5 km
Singapore" is the name of both the city and country. It is also known as “Lion City”
Singapore's people are largely descendants of immigrants from the Malay Peninsula, China and the Indian sub-continent.
Singapore, a highly developed and successful free market economy, enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a high per capita GDP.
- Singapore is also a shopper’s paradise. Many tourist come here for shopping and enjoy buying everything from arts and crafts, antiques, gold-plated orchids, electronic goods, computer software to the hottest fashion
- Singapore has one of the highest standards of livings in the world.
- From the streets to the shops, from the taxis to the MRT, Singapore is one of the cleanest places you’ll ever visit in the world. Being surrounded by so many trees, you’ll forget that you’re even in a city.
- Thousands of Indians from different parts of their homeland settled in certain sections in Singapore; South Indian Muslims, Bengali Hindus, Tamils and Telugu are all there
Study in Singapore
Singapore is fast turning out to be a preferred study destination for many international students. Singapore offers quality education at affordable prices. Its close proximity with India makes it an ideal destination for many of Indian students
Some factors as to why Singapore Education is famous in India :
Globally Recognized Qualifications : Singapore offers a progressive education system with state-of-the-art facilities. Students aspiring to study in Singapore receive degrees that are internationally recognized. There are wide range of study opportunities, including state administered primary, secondary schools, universities and polytechnics.
A Cheaper destination vis-à-vis other countries : The best thing about studying in Singapore is its proximity with India which reduces the expanses to as less low as 60% less than as compared to major destinations like USA, UK, Canada or Australia. Singapore is only 3 to 4 hours away
English Extensively Spoken : Students do not find any difficulty communicating as English is the main language of business & administration & is widely spoken & understood in Singapore. Languages like Hindi, Urdu, Tamil and Telugu are also spoken by many Indians
Clean, Green and Safe Country : Great lush gardens and tropical greenery co-exist with an urban landscape. There are strict rules on littering in Singapore, so students rarely see rubbish on the streets or graffiti on walls. It is apparent how Singapore earned its reputation as the Garden City. While the smaller islands around serve as excellent playgrounds for sea sports, Singapore, being only a few hours away from other countries in Asia, becomes ideal for both students and travelers alike in this region. A variety of Spas, shopping malls, carnivals and the presence of world's highest observation wheel all make student-life in Singapore exciting as well as enjoyable.
Multicultural society : Singapore's multicultural society is composed of four major ethnic groups: the Chinese, Malays, Indians and smaller minority groups. The variety of religions is a direct reflection of the diversity of races living here. Singapore's principal religions are Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity. Many Hindu Temples exists in Singapore.
Platform for many intentional educational institutions : Singapore has always been successful in attracting top global talent; this is evident from the fact that it compromises of a population where one out of four persons is a foreigner. Many leading universities from UK and Australia have set up international campuses in Singapore, offering international degrees at almost half of the overseas tuition fee.
A leading Global Business Hub : More than 6,000 companies from around the world have set up base in Singapore, thus students often find it possible to build lucrative careers here after completing their education. Singapore has been consistently ranked as one of the most competitive business destinations for business in the world.