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Is Singapore more expensive than the UK for tuition and living expenses for a Postgraduate?

03 Aug 2026 · Answered by Shairal Pathak · 1 min read
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It depends.

Tuition fees in Singapore are generally lower than in the UK, especially at public universities if you receive the Ministry of Education (MOE) Tuition Grant. However, living expenses in Singapore can be similar to or higher than in the UK, especially compared to cities outside London.

- UK tuition: £10,000 - £38,000/year (undergraduate), £12,000 - £35,000/year (postgraduate)
- Singapore tuition: SGD 17,000 - SGD 55,000/year (public universities, varies by grant status)
- UK living costs: £900 - £1,400/month (higher in London)
- Singapore living costs: SGD 1,500 - SGD 4,500/month

Actual costs depend on your university, program, and lifestyle.

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