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How much should I budget each year for living costs at Nanyang Technological University?

30 Sept 2026 · Answered by Gangadhara N S · 1 min read
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International students at Nanyang Technological University typically spend around SGD 15,600 to SGD 19,200 a year on living costs in Singapore. The figure covers accommodation, meals, transport, insurance and personal expenses, and moves up or down with your lifestyle and housing choice.

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As an international student at Nanyang Technological University, you can typically expect to spend around SGD 15,600 to 19,200 (approx INR 11.73 L to 14.44 L) per year on living in Singapore. Where you fall in that range depends mainly on your lifestyle and housing choice.

Annual living cost at NTU

ItemEstimate
Average annual living cost15,600 to 19,200 (approx INR 11.73 to 14.44 L)
What it includesAccommodation, meals, transport, insurance and personal expenses
What changes itYour lifestyle and housing choice

Tuition to plan alongside

  • International undergraduate tuition typically ranges from SGD 17,950 to 29,350 (approx INR 13.50 L to 22.07 L) per year.
  • Postgraduate tuition typically ranges from SGD 21,000 to about 93,000 (approx INR 15.79 to 65.95 L) per year, depending on the programme.

My Advice

Treat the range as a planning estimate, not a fixed bill. Choose your accommodation early because it shapes your budget the most, and confirm current guidance on the official NTU website before you finalise your funds.

This information is available on: ntu.edu.sg

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