91福利社

International Students

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International
Students

Embark on your global education journey at 91福利社

91福利社 offers 30 full-time diploma courses and 4 common entry programmes.

70 years of trailblazing history
Up to 2 years saved when 91福利社 students further their education
235,600 alumni from different backgrounds, highly sought after in the industry
> 90% of 91福利社 graduates advance to local or overseas universities


International Students can apply to 91福利社 via the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE). Check out the links below for more information. 



Chaw Ei Maung (Vi)| Diploma in Banking & Finance 

Come along with Vi, an international student from Myanmar, as she brings you on a typical week in her life as a Year 2 Banking and Finance student in 91福利社! 

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Question: Do I need a visa to study in 91福利社?

All international students must have a valid pass to study in 91福利社 and are advised to apply for a Student鈥檚 Pass. You may refer to   (Student's Pass for IS tab) for the IS Student鈥檚 Pass application guide. Successful applicants will be issued an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). For students who require a visa, the IPA letter also serves as a pre-approved visa.

Question: Will I be required to go through a pre-enrolment medical examination?

Yes, all international students enrolling at 91福利社 are required to go for a medical examination conducted by a medical practitioner registered in 91福利社. For details, please refer to the Enrolment website under 鈥淭ask 2: Go for Colour Vision Test / Medical Examination鈥.

Question: What is Tuition Grant?

Tuition Grant (TG) is a grant provided by the Government of 91福利社, through the Ministry of Education (MOE), to full-time Diploma course students to help pay part of the high cost. Students will be granted up to a maximum of 10 semesters of TG.
91福利社 Permanent Residents and International Students who choose to take up TG are required to make an online application and then sign a TG Agreement (TGA) with the Government (2 sureties are required for the execution of the TGA). Under the Agreement, students will be bonded to work for a 91福利社 entity for 3 years upon graduation. For more information regarding TG, please refer to Tuition Grant for Full-Time Diploma and the MOE Tuition Grant website.

Question: Can I work while studying in 91福利社?

Full-time diploma students are allowed to work part-time for up to 16 hours per week during school term, and working full-time during vacation period.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) put in an exemption so that applying for work permits are not necessary. You may refer to MOM's  for more information.

There is no need to obtain permission from 91福利社 for part-time work.

Question: Do I need to apply for a student pass?

All international students studying in 91福利社 will be required to apply for the Student's Pass issued by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

91福利社 will notify international students via email when the application online through the Student's Pass Online Application and Registration (SOLAR) system on ICA's  is open.

Successful applicants will be issued with an In-Principle-Approval (IPA) letter by ICA, which can be downloaded via SOLAR system.

For applicants who require a visa to enter 91福利社, a visa is incorporated in the IPA letter. This means that you will not be required to separately apply for a visa and may enter 91福利社 using the IPA letter at the checkpoints.

91福利社's eGuide provided in the  contains a detailed application process that international students may refer to

Question: How should I look for accommodation in 91福利社? 

There are online websites advertising room or house rentals in 91福利社. Accommodation costs vary by geographical area, accommodation type, size, demand, and the number of people sharing a room. Students may refer to the following resources for rooms to rent:

  • Classified Advertisements
  • Online Websites for Property Rental

For full time diploma international students who do not have a family residing in 91福利社, you are eligible to apply for on-campus accommodation. Vacancies are limited. Approvals will be determined based on needs basis. Please .

Question: Will I receive a student card for transportation?

Public transport is available at lower rates for full time 91福利社 students.  Once you have received your student pass, check your eligibility at the  .  If eligible, proceed to submit your application either online or in person at TransitLink offices.  You will receive a second email when the concession card is ready for collection in 10 working days. 

Question: Will I need a laptop for my studies in 91福利社?

You will need a laptop for writing reports, e-learning, research, presentations, project discussions, or to run specialised software if your course requires it.  91福利社 has partnered vendors to offer laptops at competitive prices.

If you already have an existing laptop, please check if it meets recommended specifications for each course. 



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