Fees and Funding

1 Fee amounts quoted here for Singapore Citizens and 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 7%) 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$159.25
• Health Service Fee (per semester): S$67.95

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.

1st year at Sciences Po

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1 Fee amounts quoted here for Singapore Citizens and 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 7%) levied on the fees payable by them.

3 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 this page.

Miscellaneous Student Fees

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

• Student Service Fee (per semester): S$159.25
• Health Service Fee (per semester): S$67.95

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

Additional costs

Additional costs include payment for student development programmes, the 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 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 7%) 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$159.25
• Health Service Fee (per semester): S$67.95

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 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 7%) 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.

Other fees

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

• Student Service Fee (per semester): S$159.25
• Health Service Fee (per semester): S$67.95

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$7,000 for the duration of the programme.

You may also refer here for an estimate of monthly living costs in Singapore, and for one semester at our partner university.

Tuition fee for the programme is S$27,000 for Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and International students alike.

The total programme fee of S$27,000 includes all Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) payable during duration of course, and is inclusive of the prevailing GST (currently 7%).

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

1 Fee amounts quoted here for Singapore Citizens and 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 7%) 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.

Other fees

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

• Student Service Fee (per semester): S$159.25
• Health Service Fee (per semester): S$67.95

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.

If you are applying for admission as a self-financing candidate, you may wish to refer to the table below for an estimate of monthly living costs in Singapore.

Estimated Monthly expenses

The costs have been derived based on a conservative estimate of a reasonably comfortable lifestyle. The actual amount could be higher or lower depending on the individual student’s expenditure and lifestyle pattern.

The table below is an estimate of living costs at our partner university for one semester.

The costs have been derived based on a conservative estimate of a reasonably comfortable lifestyle. The actual amount could be higher or lower depending on the individual student’s expenditure and lifestyle pattern.

Scholarships (MPP and MPA only)

Scholarships are offered solely on merit-basis. Applicants must have excellent academic and professional records. They must also demonstrate leadership potential and a desire to contribute to 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 stipend throughout the period of the study
• A one-time book and settling-in allowance
• Shared housing at College Green – Dunearn Road Hostel
• 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)

LKY Fellowships (MPM only)

The LKY Fellowships are offered on meritbasis to recognise outstanding MPM candidates who have clearly demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and are committed to public service. The Fellowship will fully finance selected candidates’ education in the MPM programme. In addition to meeting the stringent criteria for entry into the MPM programme, all fellows should demonstrate exceptional academic ability and professional distinction to receive the LKY Fellowship. They should not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, or award without prior approval from the School.

Qualified applicants will be awarded the LKY Fellowship for the MPM programmein partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, and is valued in excess of $$130,000. The Fellowship aims to support senior leaders with a proven trajectory of leadership, a high level of decision-making capabilities and a strong commitment to public service.

The following items are covered by the LKY Fellowship:

• A monthly stipend throughout the period of the course of study
• A one-time book allowance
• A one-time settling-in allowance
• Shared housing
• Tuition, examination, health insurance and other approved fees
• Tuition fees and accommodation at partner university
• Cost of travel from home country to Singapore at the start of the programme (economy airfare by the most direct route)
• Cost of travel from Singapore to partner university
• Cost of travel from partner university to Singapore
• Cost of travel from Singapore to home country upon graduation (economy airfare by the most direct route)

There are  three types of scholarships available for PhD candidates.

NUS Research Scholarship

PhD candidates are eligible for NUS Research Scholarships. The Scholarships are tenable for one year in the first instance and are renewable annually, subject to satisfactory progress. The maximum duration of the award will be four years. Renewal of scholarship is subject to satisfactory periodic review. A research scholarship will be terminated if the candidate is issued a warning or placed on probation.

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Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarship

The Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships were established from donations received from the Lee Foundation and they are NUS’ most prestigious scholarship awards for graduate students.

The bond-free Scholarships are open to all nationalities who will be admitted as a candidate for a PhD programme at NUS. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview either in Singapore or in their home country. Award of the Scholarship is based on competition among eligible candidates and performance at the scholarship interview

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President’s Graduate Fellowships (PGF)

The PGF is awarded to candidates who show exceptional promise or accomplishment in research. A number of Ph.D. research students are selected each semester by the University for the award.

Incoming PhD students and current NUS Research Scholars (with the exception of SMA and GPBE students) who have passed the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination are eligible to be considered for PGF fellowship award. The award is tenable for the duration of the up to a maximum of 4 years, subject to an annual review of the scholar’s satisfactory progress. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of award sometime in May.

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