Can I work part-time during my postgraduate studies in Singapore, and what are my work options after I graduate?
Yes, students at MOM-listed institutions in Singapore can work up to 16 hours a week during term and full-time in vacations. There is no automatic post-study work visa, but graduates of specified institutes of higher learning can get a Long-Term Visit Pass for up to a year of job hunting.
Yes, you can work part-time as an international postgraduate student in Singapore, provided you are enrolled full-time at a MOM-listed institution. After graduation there is no automatic post-study work visa, so staying on to work depends on getting a job offer and a work pass. Part-time pay is typically around SGD 8 to 60 per hour (approx INR 602 to 4,519).
Working during your studies
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Term time | Up to 16 hours a week, for students at MOM-listed institutions |
| Official vacations | Full-time work allowed, for students at MOM-listed institutions |
| Condition | Full-time enrolment at a MOM-listed institution |
| Common roles | Tutoring, research assistant, retail, food and beverage |
| Typical pay | SGD 8 to 60 (approx INR 602 to 4,519) per hour, depending on the role |
Working after graduation
- Singapore does not offer an automatic post-study work visa.
- If you graduated from a specified institute of higher learning (IHL), you may apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to stay up to one year while you look for a job.
- You cannot work on the LTVP until you have an offer and your employer sponsors a work pass such as an Employment Pass or S Pass.
My Advice
Start your job search before your course ends, because the work pass depends on an employer sponsoring you. Keep your part-time hours within the permitted limit so your student status stays clean.
Will you actually get a job after your Singapore master's?
Talk to a counsellor about real outcomes, salaries and which courses employers hire from.
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