Cost of Arts & Humanities in Singapore (2026)

Tuition

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Live tuition data not available for this discipline yet — see the linked universities for individual fee pages.

Total yearly cost

₹28–48L

Tuition + rent + food + transport + insurance, in INR. Local currency: SGD (S$).

What does Arts & Humanities actually cost in Singapore?

Component	Range
Tuition (per year)	Varies by university
Rent (per month)	S$800–2,000/mo
Food (per month)	S$300–500
Transport (per month)	S$50–120
Health insurance	S$200–500/yr

Worth-it math

Average starting salary for Arts & Humanities graduates in Singapore: S$45,000–65,000. Post-study work pathway: Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) (1 year).

Top hiring sectors: Finance & Banking, Tech & AI, Biotech, Maritime. Most students recoup tuition within 2-4 years of starting work.

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Universities offering Arts & Humanities

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Scholarships to offset cost

Government + university scholarships open to Indian applicants.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Arts & Humanities cost in Singapore?: Tuition for Arts & Humanities in Singapore varies widely by university. Including rent, food, transport and health insurance, the total all-in yearly cost is approximately ₹28–48L. See the linked universities for exact tuition.
Can I cut the cost by choosing a tier-2 city?: Yes — picking a tier-2 city in Singapore (e.g. Outer Areas instead of Central Singapore) typically drops your rent and food bill by 20-40%. See the city-by-city comparator on the country page.
Are scholarships available for Arts & Humanities in Singapore?: Yes — both government scholarships (e.g. country-specific awards for international students) and university-level merit scholarships for Arts & Humanities are available. Most cover 25-100% of tuition. See /scholarships for current openings.
Is Arts & Humanities a good ROI in Singapore?: Arts & Humanities graduates from Singapore typically recoup tuition within 2-4 years of full-time work, depending on starting salary and post-study work pathway. Singapore's post-study work visa allows you to take up employment immediately after graduation — see the country guide for the exact policy.

Component

Range

Tuition (per year)

Varies by university

Rent (per month)

S$800–2,000/mo

Food (per month)

S$300–500

Transport (per month)

S$50–120

Health insurance

S$200–500/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does Arts & Humanities cost in Singapore?

Tuition for Arts & Humanities in Singapore varies widely by university. Including rent, food, transport and health insurance, the total all-in yearly cost is approximately ₹28–48L. See the linked universities for exact tuition.

Can I cut the cost by choosing a tier-2 city?

Yes — picking a tier-2 city in Singapore (e.g. Outer Areas instead of Central Singapore) typically drops your rent and food bill by 20-40%. See the city-by-city comparator on the country page.

Are scholarships available for Arts & Humanities in Singapore?

Yes — both government scholarships (e.g. country-specific awards for international students) and university-level merit scholarships for Arts & Humanities are available. Most cover 25-100% of tuition. See /scholarships for current openings.

Is Arts & Humanities a good ROI in Singapore?

Arts & Humanities graduates from Singapore typically recoup tuition within 2-4 years of full-time work, depending on starting salary and post-study work pathway. Singapore's post-study work visa allows you to take up employment immediately after graduation — see the country guide for the exact policy.