Arts + Sciences
Unique Experiences
Eat to your Heart’s Content
at Singapore’s hawker stands – two of which have Michelin Star awards
Live in the Dynamic Gateway to Asia
which combines an ultramodern skyline with the rich cultures of its past
Explore the City’s Green Space
which makes up close to half of the region
Your Destination
Singapore is Asia’s high-tech capital, celebrated for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and cutting-edge advancements in science and technology. The city seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern innovation, offering world-class museums, historic landmarks, and futuristic skyscrapers. Whether you are studying the arts or sciences, Singapore provides top-tier academics and a thriving creative industry. With its energetic nightlife, diverse cuisine, scenic parks, and fast-paced urban life, Singapore is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join university clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Singapore will open doors for you to explore the city's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Hike the trails in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore’s only primary forest
- Visit the night safari, regarded as one of the world’s best nighttime zoos
- Enjoy multicultural events held all year round in Singapore
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Program Blogs
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24 Hours in Singapore: A Global Intern's Guide to an Island City-State in Asia
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Housing & Meals
Housing
Singapore is a small city, and its major attractions are within easy reach via public transit, such as the subway. Commuting around the island, even between its furthest points, takes less than two hours. Students live in a dormitory/3-star hotel room . Each room consists of two single beds. The location also has a 24-hour concierge to assist students.
Standard Housing: Includes a twin room in a shared apartment inside the hotel/hostel. The hotel/hostel conveniently features a fitness room. Students may also use the common area to study. The commute time to CIEE Singapore will be less than 55 minutes and the travel to James Cook University or Singapore Management University by subway or bus will be less than 40 minutes. While the use of kitchen facilities is available, students are able to have different meals near the hotel for as low as USD $6 per meal.
Select Housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment inside the hotel/hostel. The hotel/hostel conveniently features a fitness room. Students may also use the common area to study. The commute time to CIEE Singapore will be less than 55 minutes and the travel to James Cook University or Singapore Management University by subway or bus will be less than 40 minutes. While the use of kitchen facilities is available, students are able to have different meals near the hotel for as low as USD $6 per meal.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room in the housing location. The housing conveniently features a fitness room. Students may also use the housing’s common area to study. The commute time to CIEE Singapore, James Cook University or Singapore Management University by subway or bus will be less than30 minutes. While the use of kitchen facilities is available, students are able to have different meals near the hotel for as low as USD $6 per meal.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Meals are not included in the program housing, but housing is within close walking distance to food courts as well as many affordable eateries and 24-hour coffee shops.
Academics
CIEE Singapore: Conveniently located in the southwestern part of the city, CIEE Singapore boasts three classrooms, and a meeting room used for studying, academic advising, and student life support. Students will find several restaurants, a supermarket, and a mall near CIEE Singapore.
Singapore Management University (SMU): SMU is a public university in Singapore that was founded in 2000. SMU is the third-oldest autonomous university in the country, and it is triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. SMU enrolls about 10,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in accountancy, business administration, business analytics, economics, financial services, information systems management, law, and the social sciences. The university is organized into eight schools: the School of Accountancy, the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, the School of Economics, the School of Computing and Information Systems, the Yong Pung How School of Law, the School of Social Sciences, the College of Integrative Studies, and the College of Graduate Research Studies.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.
Course Information
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Students are eligible to enroll in any SMU course for which they are qualified.
You can browse the suggested academic pathways to assist your selection or use the Class Search.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall 2025 16 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $27,450 |
| Program Academic year 2025-2026 | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date TBD* | Fees & Housing $54,000 |
| Program Spring 2026 17 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $27,950 | |
| Program Fall 2026 16 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $19,456 ** |
| Housing | $7,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $27,450 |
Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $2,400 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $2,800 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,564 † |
| International Airfare | $1,500 †† |
| Local Transportation | $370 |
| Books & Supplies | $210 |
| Personal expenses | $220 ††† |
| Total Costs | $3,864 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†Meals are not provided and there is no access to a kitchen.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $36,506 ** |
| Housing | $17,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $54,000 |
Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $2,400 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $2,800 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,564 † |
| International Airfare | $1,500 †† |
| Local Transportation | $370 |
| Books & Supplies | $210 |
| Personal expenses | $220 ††† |
| Total Costs | $3,864 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†Meals are not provided and there is no access to a kitchen.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $17,956 ** |
| Housing | $9,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $27,950 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,530 † |
| International Airfare | $1,500 †† |
| Local Transportation | $370 |
| Books & Supplies | $210 |
| Personal expenses | $230 ††† |
| Total Costs | $3,840 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Marc Teng
Center Director
Marc has over 15 years of experience in the education and travel sectors. He holds an MBA and a postgraduate diploma in education.
Biona Liew
Program Coordinator
Biona joined CIEE in 2022 after seven years of managing operations in the education travel industry. She holds a diploma in hospitality.
Get Started
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Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
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