International students at LASALLE join a global community of artists, designers, musicians, dancers, actors, film makers, animators, arts managers and thinkers who benefit from the contemporary focus and innovative approach of LASALLE’s teaching philosophy. A number of international students from countries like India, China, Malaysia, Japan and Australia study at LASALLE.
The richness of the student experience at LASALLE is enhanced by the opportunities for exchange afforded by the diverse backgrounds of the diverse student population. The 2,500 strong student body comprises 40 percent international students, which encourages a diverse and conducive environment for the exchange of creative energy and critical dialogue.
Immigration
All international students at LASALLE must apply for a Student Pass from the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before studies begin. Only online applications will are accepted by ICA, so students should apply via the Internet, through the SOLAR+ website.
Living costs
Singapore is a cosmopolitan city, which offers something for every budget. Based on individual tastes and needs students can live in Singapore by spending as little as S$700 to S$900 a month.
Bank accounts
All international students are advised to open a bank account in Singapore. To open a bank account, students will have to visit the bank in person. They will also need to submit copies of the following documents:
- Valid passport
- Student Pass
- Initial deposit (amount varies according to bank)
Scholarships
Future Leader Scholarship
Value of scholarship:
For Diploma Admission: Up to a maximum of S$5,000 for the first year of studies in LASALLE.
For Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Admission: Up to a maximum of S$10,000 for the first year of studies in LASALLE.
Eligibility requirements:
- All nationalities
- Applicants must have been offered a place in a full‐time Diploma or BA (Hons) programme for the August 2018 intake
- Non-recipients of any other scholarships / bursaries / financial aid awarded by external organisations
Who can apply: All nationalities
Application Period: 1 February 2018 – 16 May 2018
LASALLE Scholarship for MA studies:
Value of scholarship: Up to a maximum of S$5,000 for the entire MA course.
How to apply: For more information, please refer to Postgraduate Admissions.
Eligibility requirements:
- All nationalities
- Applicants must have been offered a place in a full‐time MA programme for the June or August 2018 intake
- Non‐recipients of any other scholarships / bursaries / financial aid awarded by external organisations or LASALLE.
Who can apply: All nationalities
Application Period for MA Art Pedagogy & Practice : 1 February 2018 – 25 April 2018
Successful applicants will be notified by email/post at the end of May 2018.
Application Period for all other MA programmes : 1 February 2018 – 16 May 2018
Successful applicants will be notified by email/post at the end of June 2018.
*New! South East Asia (SEAsia) Scholars Award
Value of scholarship: Each scholarship covers the full tuition fees to complete the MA Asian Art Histories or MA Arts and Cultural Management programme within the normal duration of study
How to apply: For further details, please contact the university website.
Eligibility requirements:
- Only applicants from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
- Applicants from MA Asian Art Histories and MA Arts and Cultural Management who have been offered a place for the January 2018 intake
- Non-recipients of any other scholarships / bursaries / financial aid awarded by external organisations or LASALLE
Application Period: Applications have closed for AY2017/2018. This will reopen in November 2018 for new students.
