As a world leader in research and innovation, Singapore stands as a premier education hub with its world-class universities offering international students quality education at an affordable cost. .In addition, the country offers the sophistication of modern living making Singapore truly vibrant and cosmopolitan.
For those interested in statistics, Singapore ranked 7th in INSEAD Global Innovation Index 2015 and 2nd in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report for 2015-2016.
Singapore's fast-growing economy and modern lifestyle has contributed to a high cost of living. Cost of education is also among the highest in Asia. However, it is still an inexpensive option when compared to UK or Australia.
Here is some information about Singapore that will help you a make an informed choice:
- Capital : Singapore City
- Language : Chinese (Mandarin), Malay, Tamil, English
- Official Currency : Singapore Dollar (SGD)
- Climate : Singapore is hot & humid all year round. Daily temperatures range from 23-31 degrees Celsius. The hottest period is from May to August.
- Time Difference : 2.5 hours ahead of Indian Standard Time (IST)