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 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.

1st year at Sciences Po

2nd Year at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

MPP and MPA only

Scholarships for MPP and MPA 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, health insurance, examination and other approved fees
• A monthly maintenance allowance
• A one-time book allowance and settling-in allowance
• Cost of travel from home country to Singapore
• Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation

MIA, MPP, MPA and MPP-MEA only

The Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship

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.

Only Singapore citizens may apply.

Please click here for more details.

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

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy

Eligible Singaporeans can also consider the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. The SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy supports and encourages lifelong learning and helps Singaporeans stay responsive to a changing workplace. Recognising that mid-career individuals may face greater challenges in undertaking training, the Government has implemented this programme to encourage mid-career Singaporeans to upskill and reskill.

There 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.

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

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