SIM Global Education runs degree programmes with overseas universities from a large campus on Clementi Road in western Singapore. Students earn degrees awarded by the partner, such as the University of London, RMIT University, the University at Buffalo or the University of Wollongong, without leaving Singapore. SIM also offers its own diplomas as a way in. It's a private institution, separate from the state universities.
Clementi, Singapore
Official website: sim.edu.sg
Private education institution
Clementi Road, western Singapore
University of London, RMIT, University at Buffalo, University of Wollongong
SGD 18,000 – SGD 40,000
International students, varies by partner university
SGD 18,000 – SGD 26,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on sim.edu.sg before you apply.
BSc Economics and Finance (University of London)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Apr, Oct
Exam Score
A-levels or equivalent, IELTS: 6.0
Bachelor of Business (RMIT University)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Jul
Exam Score
Diploma or equivalent, IELTS: 6.5
BS Business Administration (University at Buffalo)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
A-levels or equivalent, IELTS: 6.5
Bachelor of Computer Science (University of Wollongong)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Jan, Jul
Exam Score
A-levels or equivalent, IELTS: 6.0
Diploma in Management Studies
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Overseas university degrees taught in Singapore.
One of the largest private campuses in Singapore.
Diploma routes for students who need a first step.
Graduates work in finance, business services and tech in Singapore.
Some students transfer to the partner's home campus for a final year.
Working in Singapore after graduating needs an employer-sponsored pass.
Undergrad
Several a year
Postgrad
Several a year
The Clementi campus is a short walk from the Downtown Line's Sixth Avenue station, next to Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Food courts and hawker centres nearby keep meals cheap.
Singapore is safe, hot all year and costly for rent. Most students share HDB flats or live in private hostels.
Offer letter from SIM Global Education
Student's Pass application via ICA SOLAR
Proof of funds for fees and living
Medical examination, if required
English test at required level
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Each partner programme has its own intake deadlines, usually two to four months before classes. International students should apply early to leave time for the Student's Pass.
Intakes depend on the partner university. Most programmes start at least twice a year.
A Student's Pass from the ICA. SIM Global Education registers you in the SOLAR system after you accept, and you complete the online application from there.
University of London economics and finance, RMIT business, Buffalo business administration and Wollongong computer science are popular. Entry needs A-levels, a diploma or equivalent. Most programmes ask for IELTS 6.0 to 6.5.
SIM and some partner universities offer scholarships and bursaries, mostly merit-based. International students should check each programme's awards page.
