The following tuition fees are applicable for Academic Year 2018. Please note that fees are subject to change.
Hide moreShow more| MIA AY 2019 Tuition Fees | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Total |
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Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and International Students alike* | S$17,545 | S$17,545 | S$17,545 | S$17,545 | S$70,180
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* Tuition fee subject to prevailing GST (Currently 7%).
Students should ensure that they have sufficient funds to cover the costs of their travel to and from the home country, accommodation, and other living expenses. While students are eligible to join the School’s medical insurance plan, a co-payment element is applicable. Students are advised to make provision for their own medical expenses.
Other fees
Please note the fees below are applicable if you are accepted into the MIA programme.
- Student Service Fee (per semester): S$165.30
- Health Service Fee (per semester): S$68.35
Fees shown above are inclusive of prevailing GST and are subject to change. 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.
MPP
Hide moreShow more| MPP Tuition Fees | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Total |
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Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
(Subsidised Fees)1 | S$8,575 | S$8,575 | S$8,575 | S$8,575 | S$34,300 |
International Students
(Subsidised Fees inclusive of GST)2 | S$12,850 | S$12,850 | S$12,850 | S$12,850 | S$51,400 |
Non-Subsidised Fees * (inclusive of GST) | S$22,080 | S$22,080 | S$22,080 | S$22,080 | S$88,320 |
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$165.30
- Health Service Fee (per semester): S$68.35
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.
MPP-MEA
Hide moreShow more1st year at Sciences Po
| Students whose tax residence is in the European Economic Area | Students whose tax residence is not in the European Economic Area |
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€0 to €14,100 | €14,100 |
2nd Year at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
| Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents1 | International Students Subsidised Fees2 | Full Tuition Fees Without Subsidy3 |
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$17,150 | $25,700 | $44,160 |
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$165.30
- Health Service Fee (per semester): S$68.35
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.
MPA
Hide moreShow more | MPA Tuition Fees | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Special Term | Total |
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Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
(Subsidised Fees)1 | S$8,575 | S$8,575 | S$2,143.75 | S$19,293.75 |
International Students
(Subsidised Fees inclusive of GST)2 | S$12,850 | S$12,850 | S$3,212.50 | S$28,912.50 |
Non-subsidised Fees * (inclusive of GST) | S$22,080 | S$22,080 | S$5,520 | S$49,680 |
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$165.30
- Health Service Fee (per semester): S$68.35
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.
MPAM
Hide moreShow moreTuition 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%).
| MPAM Tuition Fee | Total |
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| MPAM Tuition Fees (inclusive of prevailing GST) | S$27,000 |
You may also refer here for an estimate of monthly living costs in Singapore.
PhD
Hide moreShow more PhD Tuition Fees
per academic year | Academic
Year |
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Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
(Subsidised Fees)1 | S$9,000 |
International Students
(Subsidised Fees inclusive of GST)2 | S$13,500 |
Non-subsidised Fees * (inclusive of GST) | S$34,850
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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.
* 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$165.30
- Health Service Fee (per semester): S$68.35
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.
Cost of living
Estimated cost of living in Singapore
Hide moreShow moreIf 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
| Living expenses | Monthly Cost |
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Off Campus Accommodation | S$900 to S$1,300 |
Food (University canteens) | S$200 to S$300 |
Food (Meals outside campus) | S$440 to S$525 |
Books / Supplies | S$80 to S$100 |
Transportation | S$250 to S$300 |
Miscellaneous Personal expenses | S$150 to S$200 |
Total | S$2,020 to S$2,725 |
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.
Funding your studies
The LKY School offers a number of merit-based scholarships. Some of our students also rely on student loans as part of their financing strategy, while others are able to secure funding from outside sources. These include private charitable foundations, their employers, the government in their home countries, or professional associations and organisations.
Scholarships
Scholarship applicants must have good academic and professional records. They must demonstrate leadership potential and a desire to contribute to public service. Not all scholarships will be awarded unless there are candidates of sufficient merit. Scholars should not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without the prior approval from the School.
Candidates must indicate that they wish to be considered for scholarship when they submit their application via our online application system.
Below are the different scholarships we offer.
Master Programmes
Hide moreShow moreScholarships (MIA, 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)
PhD in Public Policy Programme
Hide moreShow moreThere are two 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.
Please click here for more details.
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.
Please click here for more details.
Self-funding
There are loan options available to help our master degree candidates fund their studies. We encourage you to explore all options in parallel. Here are some of the available options, as advertised by the providers:
Prodigy Finance
Prodigy Finance is revolutionising student finance. Our innovative model offers alumni-funded loans to international students at the world’s top schools, including the LKY School (NUS).
While banks base their loan decisions on historical salaries, Prodigy looks to the future. We assess applicants’ future earning potential (based on the past achievements of similar graduates) to determine loan affordability.
Our model is borderless, allowing us to offer competitive rates to over 150 nationalities of students.
Eligibility
Accepted students into the Master in Public Policy, Master in Public Administration and Master in International Affairs programmes are eligible to apply for a loan with Prodigy.
Rates
Interest rates vary depending on individual applicants. See more detail about the terms and conditions, and how to apply for a loan on Prodigy’s website.
Why choose Prodigy?
- 150 nationalities covered
- Competitive interest rates
- No collateral or guarantees required
- Easy online process
- No repayments while you study
Prodigy Finance Ltd is incorporated in the United Kingdom (Company Number 05912562) and registered with the Office of the Information Commissioner (Reg. No. Z9851854). Prodigy Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and entered on the Financial Services Register under firm registration number 612713. Prodigy’s registered address is Palladium House 1-4 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7LD
Enquiries
Aside from the comprehensive information on our admissions page, if you have any other queries or would like to receive a copy of our programme brochure, please submit your request via our query form. Alternatively, you may also speak to our admissions officers at +65 6516 8004.