FEES AND FUNDING

1 Fee amounts quoted here for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents are exclusive of prevailing GST. The applicable GST is subsidised by the Ministry of Education, MOE.

2 Fee amounts quoted here for International Students are inclusive of prevailing GST. International Students will have to bear the prevailing GST (currently 9%) levied on the fees payable by them.

* Students who have previously enjoyed government subsidy or sponsorship by a Singapore government agency (such as scholarships offered by the Ministries, Public Service Commission and Statutory Boards) in a graduate programme will not be eligible for Ministry of Education (MOE) subsidy in another graduate programme at the same or lower level. Instead, such students will be liable to pay “Non-Subsidised Fees”, inclusive of prevailing GST. For example, students who had previously enjoyed subsidies/scholarship in a Master programme and had attained the Master degree will not be eligible for subsidies in another programme at Master or lower level. For more details, please visit here.

Unless you are on a full scholarship, you should ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your travel from your home country to Singapore and return, accommodation in Singapore and other living expenses. While all students are eligible to join the School’s medical insurance plan, a co-payment element is applicable. You are advised, therefore, to make provision for medical expenses.

For more information on MOE’s financial assistance, please visit their website.

Miscellaneous Student Fees

Please note the fees below are applicable if you are accepted into the MPP programme.

• Student Service Fee (per semester): S$170.00
• Health Service Fee (per semester): S$132.50

Fees shown above are inclusive of prevailing GST and are subject to change.

Additional costs

Additional costs include payment for student development programmes, orientation programme, student pass/visa fees, and the programme closure event. These costs vary from year to year, but are currently estimated to be S$4,000 for the duration of the programme.

You may also wish to refer here for an estimate of monthly living costs in Singapore.

1 Fee amounts quoted here for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents are exclusive of prevailing GST. The applicable GST is subsidised by the Ministry of Education, MOE.

2 Fee amounts quoted here for International Students are inclusive of prevailing GST. International Students will have to bear the prevailing GST (currently 9%) levied on the fees payable by them. 

* Students who have previously enjoyed government subsidy or sponsorship by a Singapore government agency (such as scholarships offered by the Ministries, Public Service Commission and Statutory Boards) in a graduate programme will not be eligible for Ministry of Education (MOE) subsidy in another graduate programme at the same or lower level. Instead, such students will be liable to pay “Non-Subsidised Fees”, inclusive of prevailing GST. For example, students who had previously enjoyed subsidies/scholarship in a Master programme and had attained the Master degree will not be eligible for subsidies in another programme at Master or lower level. For more details, please visit here.

Unless you are on a full scholarship, you should ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your travel from your home country to Singapore and return, accommodation in Singapore and other living expenses. While all students are eligible to join the School’s medical insurance plan, a co-payment element is applicable. You are advised, therefore, to make provision for medical expenses.

For more information on MOE’s financial assistance, please visit their website.

Miscellaneous Student Fees

Please note the fees below are applicable if you are accepted into the MPA programme.

• Student Service Fee (per semester): S$170.00
• Health Service Fee (per semester): S$132.50

Fees shown above are inclusive of prevailing GST and are subject to change.

Additional costs

Additional costs include payment for student development programmes, orientation programme, student pass/visa fees, and the programme closure event. These costs vary from year to year, but are currently estimated to be S$3,000 for the duration of the programme.

You may also wish to refer here for an estimate of monthly living costs in Singapore.

The fee for the programme for the AY2024 Intake is S$44,950 and is inclusive of the prevailing GST (currently 9%). It also includes the Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) payable for the duration of the programme.

With effect from AY2025, students who accept the offer of admission to the MPAM programme, will need to pay an Acceptance fee of S$5,500 (inclusive of 9% GST). Acceptance fees will be applied towards tuition fees. Acceptance fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

From AY2024/2025 to AY2026/2027, incoming Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents will receive a 40% tuition fee rebate for self-funded programmes while international students who are NUS alumni will receive a 20% rebate. These rebates are applicable only to students who are not sponsored.

You may also refer here for an estimate of monthly living costs in Singapore.

1 Fee amounts quoted here for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents are exclusive of prevailing GST. The applicable GST is subsidised by the Ministry of Education, MOE.

2 Fee amounts quoted here for International Students are inclusive of prevailing GST. International Students will have to bear the prevailing GST (currently 9%) levied on the fees payable by them.

* Students who have previously enjoyed government subsidy or sponsorship by a Singapore government agency (such as scholarships offered by the Ministries, Public Service Commission and Statutory Boards) in a graduate programme will not be eligible for Ministry of Education (MOE) subsidy in another graduate programme at the same or lower level. Instead, such students will be liable to pay “Non-Subsidised Fees”, inclusive of prevailing GST. For example, students who had previously enjoyed subsidies/scholarship in a Master programme and had attained the Master degree will not be eligible for subsidies in another programme at Master or lower level. For more details, please visit here. Fee amounts will be announced by 21 June 2024.

Unless you are on a full scholarship, you should ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your travel from your home country to Singapore and return, accommodation in Singapore and other living expenses. While all students are eligible to join the School’s medical insurance plan, a co-payment element is applicable. You are advised, therefore, to make provision for medical expenses.

For more information on MOE’s financial assistance, please visit their website.

Other fees

Please note the fees below are applicable if you are accepted into the PhD programme.

• Student Service Fee (per semester): S$170.00
• Health Service Fee (per semester): S$132.50

Fees shown above are inclusive of prevailing GST and are subject to change.
You may also refer here for an estimate of monthly living costs in Singapore.

Endowed and School Funded Scholarships

Administered by the Lee Kuan School of Public Policy, scholarships for Master in International Affairs, Master in Public Policy and Master in Public Administration are offered solely on merit-basis. Applicants must have excellent academic and professional records. They must also demonstrate leadership potential and a strong degree of commitment to serve the public service. Scholars should not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without the prior approval from the School.

The following costs are covered by the terms of the relevant scholarships:

• Tuition fees, medical insurance fees, examination and other approved fees
• A monthly maintenance allowance throughout the period of the study
• A one-time book and settling-in allowance
• Cost of travel from home country to Singapore (economy airfare by the most direct route)
• Cost of travel from Singapore to home country upon graduation (economy airfare by most direct route)

The Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship (for Singapore Citizens)

Administrated by the Prime Minister Office, the Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) Scholarship 2019 was set up in 1991 by the Tanjong Pagar Citizens’ Consultative Committee to commemorate the contributions made by the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew to Singapore. It marks Singapore's continuous effort to recognise outstanding Singaporeans with the aptitude and desire to contribute to our society. Being a highly competitive top-tier postgraduate scholarship, 65 scholarships have been awarded in total since its inception. LKY Scholarship awardees exhibit all-rounded excellence. This includes a proven track record of leadership and service (e.g. volunteer work, social enterprise, contributions to cultural, scientific and/or academic communities etc.), as well as academic and professional achievements.

Please click here for more details.

For enquiries regarding the LKY Scholarship, please contact Ms Nicole Lum or Ms Chwee Wai Lee.

ST Telemedia Scholarship (For Singapore citizens)

The ST Telemedia scholarships are established to help high-achieving, disadvantaged Singaporean students, such as those coming from low-income families*, pursue their academic aspirations by offering them an invaluable opportunity to study in Master of International Affairs (MIA) in the LKY School.

* To be considered for the ST Telemedia Scholarship, candidate must fulfil the monthly per capita income (“PCI”, which is computed by dividing the monthly gross household income by the number of family members living in the same household) of S$3,000 or less.

Interested candidates are required to submit their online application applying to the MIA programme by 15 December of the application year. For more details of the MIA admissions criteria, please click here. For MIA’s FAQ, please click here.

In addition, candidates are required to fill in the Financial Aid application forms and email the completed forms directly to decb64_bGt5cG9zdGdyYWRAbnVzLmVkdS5zZw==_decb64 by 15 December of the application year. Please click here to download the Financial Aid form.

LKYSPP-Hinrich Global Trade Leader Scholarship (for all nationalities)

For rising stars and mid-career professionals in trade, the LKYSPP-Hinrich Global Trade Leader Scholarship will provide a powerful pathway to regional leadership and career advancement.

The tuition-waiver scholarship is open to candidates from all countries and preference will be given to candidates who:

• At least 2 years of work experience;
• Have demonstrated an interest in working in Asia after graduating from the MIA programme;
• Display a strong interest in working in global trade or international trade policy/affairs; and
• Are agreeable to engage with Hinrich Foundation for mentorship and possible job placement support upon graduating from the MIA programme, as well as membership in the Hinrich Foundation alumni association.

Riady-LKY School Scholarship (for Indonesia Citizens)

Scholarships are now available for Indonesian students who aspire to pursue a Master in Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore.

Candidates must possess excellent academic records from a reputable university and have a total of four to five years of working experience in not more than two companies. They must have a clear vision and a strong passion for social entrepreneurship as well as the ability to articulate the policy challenges of society, particularly Indonesia, and implement solutions to solving them.

Candidates must also display a high level of commitment, leadership skills and contributions to better social outcomes in the public and/or social purpose sectors.

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Stamford Land Scholarship (for Italy citizens)

Scholarships are now available for Italian students who aspire to pursue a Master in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore

These scholarships will enable outstanding students of the Italian nationality to benefit from a world-class education in Singapore. Find out more about the MPA programme.

Interested candidates are required to submit their online application applying to the MPA programme by 31 December of the application year. For more details, please contact: decb64_bGt5cG9zdGdyYWRAbnVzLmVkdS5zZw==_decb64.

Enpee Group Scholarship (for Nigeria and Indian citizens)

Scholarships are now available for Nigerian and Indian students who aspire to pursue a Master in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore.

Candidates must be from the Public Sector with demonstrated passion for public service and must possess excellent and professional records. Find out more about the MPA programme or contact decb64_bGt5cG9zdGdyYWRAbnVzLmVkdS5zZw==_decb64 for more details.

Rodamas-LKYSPP Scholarship (for Indonesia citizens)

Scholarships are now available for Indonesian students who aspire to pursue a Master in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore.

Candidates must possess excellent academic and professional records and have a career in public service. Find out more about the MPA programme or contact decb64_bGt5cG9zdGdyYWRAbnVzLmVkdS5zZw==_decb64 for more details. 

Sequislife-LKYSPP Scholarship (for Indonesia citizens)

Scholarships are now available for Indonesian students who aspire to pursue a Master in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore.

Candidates must possess excellent academic and professional records and have a career in public service. Find out more about the MPA programme or contact decb64_bGt5cG9zdGdyYWRAbnVzLmVkdS5zZw==_decb64 for more details.

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