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Singapore MOE Tuition Grant & Student Pass Fees Calculator 2026

Calculate Singapore MOE Tuition Grant subsidies for international students, 3-year service bond obligations, Student Pass SOLAR fees, & 1-year Post-Grad LTVP.

Overview & Statutory Background

International students attending autonomous Singapore universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS) or polytechnics can receive substantial tuition fee subsidies under the Ministry of Education (MOE) Tuition Grant Scheme. In exchange for subsidized fees, non-Singaporean students sign an MOE Service Bond agreeing to work in a Singapore-registered entity for 3 years upon graduation. Graduates are eligible for a 1-year non-renewable Post-Graduation Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to seek employment in Singapore. Use this calculator to compute subsidized vs non-subsidized tuition fees, SOLAR Student Pass application costs, and service bond terms.

Key Pass Highlights & Statutory Criteria

MOE Subsidy Rate

~50% Tuition Off

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Service Bond

3 Years Work in SG

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Post-Grad LTVP

1-Year Job Search

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SOLAR Application Fee

S$45 + S$60 Pass Fee

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MOE Tuition Grant & Student Pass Fees Calculator 2026

Calculate university tuition subsidies (~50% off), 3-year service bond savings, & SOLAR Student Pass fees

Non-Subsidized Annual University Tuition (S$)

Average S$30,000 - S$40,000/yr for international students

MOE Service Bond Option

Subsidized Annual Tuition Payable:

S$16,000 / year

Annual MOE Grant Subsidy: S$16,000

Total 3-Year Tuition Savings:

S$48,000

SOLAR Student Pass: S$105

Evaluation Criteria & Points Breakdown

MOE Tuition Grant Subsidy (~50% Off)

Tuition Subsidy

Subsidizes up to 50% of annual university tuition fees for international students accepting the service bond.

3-Year Post-Graduation Service Bond

3-Year Bond

International students receiving the grant must work in a Singapore-registered company for 3 years after graduation.

1-Year Post-Graduation LTVP Search Pass

1-Yr LTVP Pass

Graduates of Singapore autonomous universities can apply for a 1-year non-renewable LTVP to stay and search for employment.

ICA Student Pass SOLAR Fees

S$105 ICA Fees

Student Pass processing requires S$45 SOLAR application fee + S$60 Student Pass issuance fee upon ICA approval.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements

Must be offered admission to a full-time undergraduate or diploma program at NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS, or polytechnics.

Must sign the MOE Tuition Grant Agreement with 2 sureties (guarantors) who are not bankrupt.

Must maintain valid ICA Student Pass throughout the duration of academic studies.

Failure to fulfill the 3-year service bond requires repayment of liquidated damages (grant amount plus interest).

Step-by-Step Application & Issuance Process

Accept University Offer & Opt into MOE Tuition Grant

Indicate acceptance of MOE Tuition Grant during university enrollment portal registration.

Submit Student Pass via ICA SOLAR System

Log into ICA SOLAR system using registration number and pay S$45 application fee.

Complete Medical Check-up & In-Principle Approval (IPA)

Undergo medical examination in Singapore or overseas clinic and obtain ICA IPA letter.

Sign MOE Service Bond with 2 Sureties

Execute official MOE Tuition Grant Agreement with 2 guarantors.

Issue Student Pass & Apply for Post-Grad LTVP Upon Graduation

Receive digital Student Pass and apply for 1-year Post-Grad LTVP upon completing degree.

Required Document Checklist

•University Admission Offer Letter and SOLAR Application Reference Number

•Passport scan and Birth Certificate (with certified English translation)

•Signed MOE Tuition Grant Agreement and Surety Passport/ID documents

•ICA eForm 16 (Student Pass e-Application form)

•Medical Examination Report (chest X-ray and HIV test from approved clinic)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The MOE Tuition Grant is a government subsidy that covers approximately 50% of university tuition fees for international students at NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, and SUSS.

In exchange for subsidized tuition fees, non-Singaporean students must sign an agreement promising to work in a Singapore-registered company for 3 years immediately following graduation.

Graduates of Singapore autonomous universities and polytechnics can apply for a 1-year non-renewable Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to reside in Singapore while seeking employment.

The total ICA fee is S$105 (S$45 non-refundable application fee + S$60 Student Pass issuance fee).

If a student fails to complete the 3-year work obligation in Singapore, the student and their guarantors are legally liable to repay Liquidated Damages (the full grant amount plus 10% compound interest per year).

Yes. Full-time matriculated international students at designated institutions (NUS, NTU, SMU, polytechnics) are permitted to work up to 16 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacation without a work pass.