Singapore Immigration Guide: For international students seeking employment in Singapore, salary is an important reference standard. This is especially true for graduates from Singapore's public universities, who often have high salary expectations due to the prestige of their institutions. To provide these students with a clear answer, we introduce the starting salary levels for university graduates in Singapore below.
Starting Salary Levels for Graduates of Singapore's Public Universities
Graduates from Singapore's public institutions enjoy a 100% employment rate. The basic starting salary during the probation period for undergraduate students is 2,500 SGD, for master's students it is 3,000 SGD or more, and for doctoral students it is 4,000-5,000 SGD or more. They are eligible to apply for permanent residency immediately.
The National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and Singapore Management University are the three public universities in Singapore. Their admission requirements are relatively strict, making them suitable for students with excellent academic performance.
Duration of study: Undergraduate 4 years, Master's 2-3 years, Doctoral 2-5 years.
Singapore Government Polytechnics
Graduates from Singapore's public institutions enjoy a 100% employment rate. The basic starting salary during the probation period is 1,800-2,000 SGD or more, and they are eligible to apply for permanent residency immediately.
Private Universities Recognized by the Singapore Government
Graduates from private universities recognized by the Singapore government have an employment rate of 60-90% or more, depending on their major. The basic starting salary during the probation period for diploma holders is 1,200-1,600 SGD, for advanced diploma holders it is 1,400-1,800 SGD, for undergraduate graduates it is 1,800 SGD or more, and for master's graduates it is 2,000-2,500 SGD or more. They are eligible to apply for permanent residency after one year of employment.