It may be small, but Singapore has quickly risen as an eminent cultural, technological and educational hub in Southeast Asia. Singapore is one of the four “Asian Tiger” economies, enjoying rapid economic growth, prosperity and cosmopolitan exposure.

The city is known for its expatriate population and diverse mixtures of Asian, Asian-fusion and Western styles, contributing to a hybrid identity that is unique to the region.

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• Full name: Republic of Singapore
• Climate generally hot and humid.
• Location: South eastern Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia
• Language official languages Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English
• Capital of Singapore: Singapore
• Currency: SGD (Singapore Dollar)

A world leader in research and innovation, Singapore’s educational institutions are rapidly gaining recognition for academic excellence in the global education market.

•  Internationally recognized degrees and study programs in a non-Western setting
•  Low crime rates, strict laws, stable political and financial institutions
•  Multilingual population speaking English, Tamil, Malay and Mandarin
•  World class education, with 2 universities in the top 15 of the QS World University Rankings
•  Higher standards of living, healthcare, and development
•  Excellent career opportunities, with several leading MNCs headquartered in the country

• Republic Polytechnic
• Temasek Polytechnic