Frequently Asked Questions » Post your question Admission » How are the applicants selected? » How long does it take for my application to be processed and to get a reply? » I am an international student. Do I still need a student pass to study in your programmes? » I am an international student. What programmes can I apply for and how can I get a student pass? » I live in Johor Bahru. I intend to come in and out of Singapore everyday for classes. Do I still need a student pass to study in your programmes? General » Are the foreign universities degrees recognised by the Public Service Division (PSD) or accepted by the private sector for employment in Singapore? » Can CPF be used for paying the programme fees? » Can I apply to the programme on behalf of my son/daughter/friends, etc? » Do I need to come personally to SIM HQ to apply to the programme? » Does SIM offer any scholarships or sponsorships? » How can I get to SIM HQ at Clementi Road? » How can I get to SIM Management House (MH) at Namly Avenue? » How can I pay the application fee? » How do I apply for a programme? » I am an international student. What are my chances of getting into your programmes? » I am currently serving my National Service. May I still apply? » I am not sure which programme I prefer. Can I apply for more than one programme? » I wish to get in contact with you. What is your mailing/email address or contact number? » Is membership compulsory? What are the benefits of joining as a member and how much is the membership fee? » Is there a limit on the number of international students admitted each year? » What are the available financial assistance schemes? » What are your operating hours? » What is SIM Private Limited (SIMPL) and how is it different from SIM University (UniSIM)? » What is this CaseTrust scheme? Why do I need to sign a student contract? What is this Student Protection Insurance scheme? » Where are the classes held? » Where can I take your English Placement Test? » Which are the programmes applicable for the 40% government subsidy? » Why is SIM not registered with MOE? » Will the application fee be refunded if my application is unsuccessful? Master's Programmes Executive MBA - Part-time » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can I defer from the programme if I am accepted or whilst in the midst of doing the programme? » Can you tell me about the partnership between SIM and the University? » Do I have the option to transfer my programme to on-campus study over at the university? » Does this programme have an attendance requirement? » How are applicants selected? Are interviews or tests a part of the selection process? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How many intakes are there per year? » How much is the programme fee and do I have to pay in full immediately? Does the programme fee cover all items, eg, exams, textbooks. Any other fees required? » How often are classes held? On which days and time? » I would like to find out more about the programme from someone at the university. How can I do that? » Is the degree acredited or ?recognised?? » Is the degree awarded similar to the one given on-campus or will it be an ?external? degree? » Is this programme available full-time and/or part-time? » Is this programme totally conducted locally or do I need to do part of it at the university too? » There are subjects in this programme that are similar to ones I took before in other qualifications, so can I gain further exemptions? » What are the admission requirements? » What are the unique features of the programme? Who should apply for this programme? » What initials can I use after my name after completion of the programme? » What is the average class size? » What is the programme structure and duration? » Who are the lecturers for the programme? » Who awards the degree? » Who do I contact to make enquiries, SIM or the Universitiy? » Will the graduation be held locally or over at the university? Master of Arts in Education and Human Development (HRD) - Part time » 8. Does this programme have an attendance requirement? » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can I defer from the programme if I am accepted or whilst in the midst of doing the programme? » Can you tell me about the partnership between SIM and the University? » Do I have the option to transfer my programme to on-campus study over at the university? » How are applicants selected? Are interviews or tests a part of the selection process? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How many intakes are there per year? » How much is the programme fee and do I have to pay in full immediately? Does the programme fee cover all items, eg, exams, textbooks. Any other fees required? » How often are classes held? On which days and time? » I would like to find out more about the programme from someone at the university. How can I do that? » Is the degree awarded similar to the one given on-campus or will it be an ?external? degree? » Is this programme available full-time and/or part-time? » Is this programme totally conducted locally or do I need to do part of it at the university too? » There are subjects in this programme that are similar to ones I took before in other qualifications, so can I gain further exemptions? » What are the admission requirements? » What are the unique features of the programme? Who should apply for this programme? » What initials can I use after my name after completion of the programme? » What is the average class size? » Who are the lecturers for the programme? » Who awards the degree? » Who do I contact to make enquiries, SIM or the Universitiy? » Will the graduation be held locally or over at the university? Master of Business in Information Technology - Part-time » Does this programme have an attendance requirement? » How are applicants selected? Are interviews or tests a part of the selection process? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How many intakes are there per year? » How much is the programme fee and do I have to pay in full immediately? Does the programme fee cover all items, eg, exams, textbooks. Any other fees required? » How often are classes held? On which days and time? » Is the degree awarded similar to the one given on-campus or will it be an ?external? degree? » Is this programme totally conducted locally or do I need to do part of it at the university too? » What are the admission requirements? » Who are the lecturers for the programme? » Will the graduation be held locally or over at the university? Master of Finance - Part-time » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can you tell me about the partnership between SIM and the University? Master of Health Science » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can I defer from the programme if I am accepted or whilst in the midst of doing the programme? » Can you tell me about the partnership between SIM and the University? » Do I have the option to transfer my programme to on-campus study over at the university? » Does this programme have an attendance requirement? » How are applicants selected? Are interviews or tests a part of the selection process? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How many intakes are there per year? » How much is the programme fee and do I have to pay in full immediately? Does the programme fee cover all items, eg, exams, textbooks. Any other fees required? » How often are classes held? On which days and time? » I would like to find out more about the programme from someone at the university. How can I do that? » Is the degree acredited or ?recognised?? » Is the degree awarded similar to the one given on-campus or will it be an ?external? degree? » Is this degree a honours degree? » Is this programme available full-time and/or part-time? » Is this programme totally conducted locally or do I need to do part of it at the university too? » There are subjects in this programme that are similar to ones I took before in other qualifications, so can I gain further exemptions? » What are some of the career options/prospects after I graduate from this programme? » What are the admission requirements? » What are the unique features of the programme? Who should apply for this programme? » What is the average class size? » What is the programme structure and duration? » What is the teaching methodology? » What will happen if I fail a subject? Are there supplementary examinations? » When can I apply to the programme? » Who are the lecturers for the programme? » Who awards the degree? » Who do I contact to make enquiries, SIM or the Universitiy? » Will the graduation be held locally or over at the university? » Will there be any make-up class if I miss my class, eg, due to illness? Master of Science in Engineering Business Management - Part-time » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can I defer from the programme if I am accepted or whilst in the midst of doing the programme? » Can you tell me about the partnership between SIM and the University? » Do I have the option to transfer my programme to on-campus study over at the university? » Does this programme have an attendance requirement? » How are applicants selected? Are interviews or tests a part of the selection process? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How many intakes are there per year? » How much is the programme fee and do I have to pay in full immediately? Does the programme fee cover all items, eg, exams, textbooks. Any other fees required? » How often are classes held? On which days and time? » Is the degree acredited or ?recognised?? » Is the degree awarded similar to the one given on-campus or will it be an ?external? degree? » Is this programme available full-time and/or part-time? » Is this programme totally conducted locally or do I need to do part of it at the university too? » There are subjects in this programme that are similar to ones I took before in other qualifications, so can I gain further exemptions? » What are some of the career options/prospects after I graduate from this programme? » What are the admission requirements? » What are the unique features of the programme? Who should apply for this programme? » What initials can I use after my name after completion of the programme? » What is the average class size? » What is the passing rate for this programme? » What is the programme structure and duration? » What will happen if I fail a subject? Are there supplementary examinations? » When can I apply to the programme? » Who are the lecturers for the programme? » Who awards the degree? » Who do I contact to make enquiries, SIM or the Universitiy? » Will the graduation be held locally or over at the university? » Will there be any make-up class if I miss my class, eg, due to illness? University at Buffalo Degrees » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can I defer from the programme if I am accepted or whilst in the midst of doing the programme? » Can international students (not Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, excluding Malaysians) use their school examination results to apply first? Are they required to submit their national examination results to confirm their admission? » Can Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents use their school preliminary examination results to apply? » Can you tell me about the partnership between SIM and the University? » Do I have the option to transfer my programme to on-campus study over at the university? » Does this programme have an attendance requirement? » How are applicants selected? Are interviews or tests a part of the selection process? » How are the examinations held? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How different is the U.S. education system from other countries? » How many intakes are there per year? » How much is the programme fee and do I have to pay in full immediately? Does the programme fee cover all items, eg, exams, textbooks. Any other fees required? » How often are classes held? On which days and time? » I would like to find out more about the programme from someone at the university. How can I do that? » If any student has a music qualification eg. diploma/degree in piano/organ, can he/she get credit transfer for MUS 116? » Is the degree acredited or ?recognised?? » Is the degree awarded similar to the one given on-campus or will it be an ?external? degree? » Is this degree a honours degree? » Is this programme available full-time and/or part-time? » Is this programme totally conducted locally or do I need to do part of it at the university too? » My highest qualification is polytechnic diploma / GCE A levels, will I be able to complete the course in less than 3 years? » There are subjects in this programme that are similar to ones I took before in other qualifications, so can I gain further exemptions? » Upon completion of the 3-year degree at SIM, can students apply to do the full-time MBA in UB? » What are some of the career options/prospects after I graduate from this programme? » What are the academic requirements to get the UB undergraduate degree? » What are the admission requirements? » What are the unique features of the programme? Who should apply for this programme? » What initials can I use after my name after completion of the programme? » What is the AACSB Standard "50% Rule" for the business degree? » What is the average class size? » What is the average entry age of international students » What is the programme structure and duration? » What is the teaching methodology? » What is the total contact hours for a 3-credit course? » What will be the maximum completion period allowed beyond the normal duration for the program? » What will happen if I fail a subject? Are there supplementary examinations? » When can I apply to the programme? » Who are the lecturers for the programme? » Who awards the degree? » Who do I contact to make enquiries, SIM or the Universitiy? » Why is SAT not required for the program? » Why is the admission requirements set at GCE ‘O’ level and not GCE ‘A’ level? » Why is the course fee so high? » Why is the degree a B.S. or B.A.? » Why Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who have had all their primary and secondary education in Singapore and GCE ‘O’ level with a credit pass (6 or better) in English, are exempted from the TOEFL requirement? » Will the graduation be held locally or over at the university? » Will there be any make-up class if I miss my class, eg, due to illness? Bachelor's Programmes Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management - Part-time » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can I defer from the programme if I am accepted or whilst in the midst of doing the programme? » How are applicants selected? Are interviews or tests a part of the selection process? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How many intakes are there per year? » How often are classes held? On which days and time? » Is the degree acredited or ?recognised?? » Is the degree awarded similar to the one given on-campus or will it be an ?external? degree? » Is this degree a honours degree? » Is this programme available full-time and/or part-time? » Is this programme totally conducted locally or do I need to do part of it at the university too? » What are some of the career options/prospects after I graduate from this programme? » What is the programme structure and duration? » What will happen if I fail a subject? Are there supplementary examinations? » When can I apply to the programme? » Who awards the degree? » Will the graduation be held locally or over at the university? » Will there be any make-up class if I miss my class, eg, due to illness? Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel & Tourism Management » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can I defer from the programme if I am accepted or whilst in the midst of doing the programme? » Does this programme have an attendance requirement? » How are applicants selected? Are interviews or tests a part of the selection process? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How many intakes are there per year? » How much is the programme fee and do I have to pay in full immediately? Does the programme fee cover all items, eg, exams, textbooks. Any other fees required? » How often are classes held? On which days and time? » Is the degree acredited or recognised? » Is the programme available full-time and/or part-time? » Is this progam open for International applicants? » Is this programme totally conducted locally or do I need to do part of it at the university too? » There are subjects in this programme that are similar to ones I took before in other qualifications, so can I gain further exemptions? » What are the admission requirements? » What is the average class size? » What is the programme structure and duration? » What is the teaching methodology? » What will happen if I fail a subject? Are there supplementary examinations? » Where can i apply to the programme? » Who are the lecturers for the programme? » Who awards the degree? » Who do I contact to make enquiries, SIM or the Universitiy? » Will the graduation be held locally or over at the university? » Will there be any make-up class if I miss my class, eg, due to illness? Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) - Full-time/Part-time » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can you tell me about the partnership between SIM and the University? » Do we need to buy the textbook for our courses? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How is Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) offered by RMIT University (BBACC) different from the Bachelor of Science (Accounting and Finance) offered by UOL? » How many intakes are there per year? » How much is the programme fee and do I have to pay in full immediately? Does the programme fee cover all items, eg, exams, textbooks. Any other fees required? » How often are classes held? On which days and time? » I would like to find out more about the programme from someone at the university. How can I do that? » Is the degree accredited or 'recognised'? » Is the degree awarded similar to the one given on-campus or will it be an 'external' degree? » Is this degree a honours degree? » Is this programme available full-time and/or part-time? » Is this programme totally conducted locally or do I need to do part of it at the university too? » My diploma is more than 10 years old, am I still eligible to apply for this programme? » There are subjects in this programme that are similar to ones I took before in other qualifications, so can I gain further exemptions? » What are some of the career options/prospects after I graduate from this programme? » What are the admission requirements? » What are the unique features of the programme? Who should apply for this programme? » What initials can I use after my name after completion of the programme? » What is the average class size? » What is the different between the titles 'Bachelor of Science' and 'Bachelor of Business'? » What is the professional pathway for graduates of this degree programme? » What is the programme structure and duration? » What is the teaching methodology? » What will happen if I fail a subject? Are there supplementary examinations? » When can I apply to the programme? » Who are the lecturers for the programme? » Who awards the degree? » Who do I contact to make enquiries, SIM or the Universitiy? » Will the graduation be held locally or over at the university? Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) - Full-time/Part-time » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can you tell me about the partnership between SIM and the University? » Do we need to buy the textbook for our courses? » Does this programme have an attendance requirement? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How many intakes are there per year? » How much is the programme fee and do I have to pay in full immediately? Does the programme fee cover all items, eg, exams, textbooks. Any other fees required? » How often are classes held? On which days and time? » I would like to find out more about the programme from someone at the university. How can I do that? » Is the degree accredited or 'recognised'? » Is the degree awarded similar to the one given on-campus or will it be an 'external' degree? » Is this degree a honours degree? » Is this programme available full-time and/or part-time? » Is this programme totally conducted locally or do I need to do part of it at the university too? » There are subjects in this programme that are similar to ones I took before in other qualifications, so can I gain further exemptions? » What are some of the career options/prospects after I graduate from this programme? » What are the admission requirements? » What are the unique features of the programme? Who should apply for this programme? » What is the average class size? » What is the programme structure and duration? » What is the teaching methodology? » What will happen if I fail a subject? Are there supplementary examinations? » When can I apply to the programme? » Who are the lecturers for the programme? » Who awards the degree? » Who do I contact to make enquiries, SIM or the Universitiy? » Will the graduation be held locally or over at the university? Bachelor of Business (Management)- Full-time / Part-time » Are there any internship programmes for students doing this degree? » Can I defer from the programme if I am accepted or whilst in the midst of doing the programme? » Can you tell me about the partnership between SIM and the University? » Do I have the option to transfer my programme to on-campus study over at the university? » Does this programme have an attendance requirement? » How are applicants selected? Are interviews or tests a part of the selection process? » How are the students assessed in the programme? » How many intakes are there per year? » How much is the programme fee and do I have to pay in full immediately? Does the programme fee cover all items, eg, exams, textbooks. Any other fees required? » How often are classes held? On which days and time?