Higher Education in Singapore

Being fairly close to India, Singapore is fast turning out to be a preferred study destination for many international students. Singapore offers quality education at affordable prices. Developed infrastructure, open business policy and political stability are making Singapore a global business hub. This opens a whole new gateway to the career opportunities for the students in Singapore.

Important Facts on Singapore

Singapore is an Island Country made up of 63 Islands. The highly developed market based economy makes Singapore World’s 4th leading financial sector. A vibrant mix of Culture and traditions along with modernism and urbanization, Singapore is a perfect tourist attraction as well as a study destination for the international students for higher education.

• Capital - Singapore City    

• Language - Chinese, Malay, Tamil, English

• Official Currency - Singapore Dollar  (SGD)

• Climate - Singapore is hot & humid all year round. Daily temperatures range from 23-33 degree Celsius. The hottest period is from May to August.

• Time Difference- 2 hrs 30 min ahead IST

STD-ISD Codes in Singapore

• Johor- 67
• Kedah- 4
• Kelantan- 9
• Pahang- 5
• Sabah Sabah- 87, 88, 89
• Selangor- 3
• Sarawak- 82, 83, 84, 85, 86

Singapore Helpline Numbers

• Police- 999
• Fire & Ambulance- 995
• Non-Emergency Ambulance- 1777
• Police Hotline- 1800 353 0000
• Traffic Police- 6547 0000

Flights Connecting India and Singapore

•  Malaysia Airlines
• Air India
• Indian Airlines
• Jet Airways
• Sri Lankan Airlines
• Thai Airways
• Cathay Pacific Airlines

Banks in Singapore

• ABN-AMRO
• AFC Merchant Bank
• Bank of India
• Citibank Singapore
• Development Bank of Singapore (DBS)
• finatiQ.com
• HSBC
• Keppel Bank of Singapore Limited
• Maybank
• Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation
• Overseas Union Bank
• Singapura Finance
• Standard Chartered Bank Singapore
• United Overseas Bank Group of Singapore

Indian Restaurants in Singapore

• Indian Curry House
  Crescendo Building
  27 Upper East Coast Road
  Singapore 455211
  Tel: 64420910
  
  

• Brinda’s Restaurant
  Brinda's
  162 Bukit Merah Central #01-3533
  Singapore 150162
  Tel: 62746327
  
  

• Kashmir- A culinary Paradise
  Little India
  Tel: 62936003, 96665329
  
  

• Mustard
  32 ,Race Course Road (S)218552
  District :Little India
  Tel: 62978422
  
  

• Park Balluchi Restaurant
  Fortuna Hotel
  2 Owen Road #01-02
  Singapore 218842
  District :  Little India
  Tel: 62972240
   
  

• Queen’s Tandoor
  Robertson Walk
  11 Unity Street #01-18/29
  Singapore 237995
  District :Mohammed Sultan
  Tel: 62353003
  
  

• Sagar Ratna
  103 Syed Alwi Road (S)207679
  District : Little India
  Tel: 63417797
  
  

• Shahi Maharani Restaurant
  Raffles City Shopping Centre 252
  North Bridge Road #03-21B
  Singapore 179103
  District: City Hall
  Tel: 62358840
  
  
• Shayray Punjab
  Holland Village (Map)
  25 Lorong Mambong
  Singapore 277684
  District: Holland
  Tel: 64689126
  
  

Shopping Destinations in Singapore

• Sim Lim Square
• ION Orchard
• Barang Barang
• Mustafa Center
• Chinatown
• Lucky Plaza
• Vivo City
• Marina Bay
• Paragon
• Bugis Street

Post Offices in Singapore

Post offices in larger towns and cities are generally open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, and on Saturdays until midday. At larger railway stations and airports they often stay open for longer and also open on Sundays.

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