LIVING COSTS
Financial Aid
- Higher Education Student Loan - Base Provision
- MOE Tuition Fee Loan
- CPF Education Loan Scheme
- MENDAKI Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy
- Post-Secondary Education Account
- Higher Education Student Loan - Balance Fee Coverage & Living Allowance
- MOE Study Loan
- NUS Donated/Faculty Bursary
- Higher Education Community Bursary
- Higher Education Bursary
- Work Study Assistance Scheme
- NUS Notebook Loan
Living Expenses
It is important to understand the budget required and be financially prepared for full-time undergraduate studies at NUS.
The annual costs below have been derived based on a conservative estimate for a reasonably comfortable lifestyle, excluding the vacation period. The actual amount could be higher or lower depending on each student’s expenditure and lifestyle.
| Living Costs | Average Expense per Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Accommodation* | On-campus: S$5,750 Off-campus: Market rate |
| Meals | S$2,600 |
| Personal Expenses | S$2,200 |
| Transportation within Singapore | S$800 |
| Average Cost of Books/Supplies | S$400 |
| Total Estimated Costs excluding Accommodation | S$6,000 |
| Total Estimated Costs including Accommodation | S$11,750 |
* Students are responsible for sourcing for their own accommodation in Singapore. Off-campus accommodations are available at market rates, and students will need to independently source for such accommodation.
Note:
- All amounts stated are in Singapore dollars
- The costs are calculated on an annual basis, excluding the vacation period
- More information on on-campus accommodation fees can be found here.