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Can you kindly help with the process for planning a double masters in Singapore?

04 Sept 2026 · Answered by Shairal Pathak · 2 min read
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Yes, Singapore offers joint degrees like the LSE-NUS Double Degree and concurrent programs such as NUS Business School's MSc with CEMS. Most dual Master's take 1.5 to 2 years total and need a strong GPA plus GMAT or GRE scores.

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Yes, planning a double Master's in Singapore is very doable if you map out the right model first, since NUS, NTU, and SMU each run joint degrees with overseas partners as well as internal concurrent programs. A joint degree like the LSE-NUS double degree pairs a Singapore university with an overseas partner, while a concurrent program like NUS Business School's MSc with CEMS lets you cross credit modules at one institution. Here is how to plan the process step by step.

Double Master's Options and What They Require

Program TypeExampleTypical DurationKey Requirement
Joint/Dual (local + overseas)LSE-NUS Double Degree, LKYSPP-Columbia SIPA1.5 to 2 years totalStrong GPA, GMAT/GRE for business tracks
Concurrent/Double (internal)NUS Business MSc + CEMS1.5 to 2 years totalSecond European language for CEMS
Public policy dual degreesLKYSPP joint programs1.5 to 2 years total2+ years of work experience

Steps to Plan Your Application

  • Decide whether you want a joint degree split between Singapore and an overseas partner, or a concurrent program within one university.
  • Prepare a strong GPA (Second Class Upper or a 4.0 equivalent), plus GMAT or GRE scores for business and management tracks.
  • Line up 2 to 3 academic or professional references early, since dual degree screening is more rigorous than a single Master's.
  • Check whether you apply to the Singapore home university first, which then nominates you to the partner school, or whether the process runs in reverse.

My Advice

My advice is to write your Statement of Purpose around why a dual degree specifically serves your career goals, since admissions committees see this as the biggest differentiator between candidates who want two degrees for prestige and those who have a real strategic reason. Also confirm the fee structure early, whether it is blended, separate, or continuation based, so your financial planning matches the actual home and host split of your program.

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