Singapore
Asia's finance and tech hub - English-speaking and career-defining
Singapore operates entirely in English, has a world-class business environment, and offers finance, tech, and logistics internships that stand out globally. Visa is manageable for SA students.
SA passport visa requirements
Short-Term Visit Pass (30 days) issued on arrival for SA citizens. For longer stays or formal internships, a Professional Visit Pass or Employment Pass is arranged by the employer. Our team guides the process.
What a typical day in Singapore looks like
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See full day guideAvailable fields and positions
Marketing
Positions available in marketing across 300+ verified partner companies.
Sustainability
Positions available in sustainability across 300+ verified partner companies.
Hospitality
Positions available in hospitality across 300+ verified partner companies.
Creative
Positions available in creative across 300+ verified partner companies.
NGO
Positions available in ngo across 300+ verified partner companies.
Tech
Positions available in tech across 300+ verified partner companies.
Living costs in Singapore in ZAR
Compared to Johannesburg, to give you a realistic sense of what to budget.
Funding your Singapore internship
Erasmus+ ICM
If Singapore is in Europe and your SA university has an ICM agreement, you may qualify for EUR 800/month. Ask your International Office.
University Bursaries
UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, and UJ all have limited international experience funds. Apply through your Faculty International Coordinator.
Private Foundations
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, Mandela Rhodes Foundation, and Allan Gray Orbis Foundation support international experience for qualifying students.
Common questions about Singapore
Short-Term Visit Pass (30 days) issued on arrival for SA citizens. For longer stays or formal internships, a Professional Visit Pass or Employment Pass is arranged by the employer. Our team guides the process.
A realistic monthly budget is R19,000 to R28,000. This includes accommodation, food, transport, and basic social activities. Your free account includes a detailed ZAR budget calculator for Singapore.
In most cases, yes. We provide formal documentation, learning agreements, and supervisor reports for SA universities including UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, UJ, and others. Share your faculty's specific requirements and we will confirm compatibility.
Full Service students have a local mentor who handles your onboarding, introduces you at your workplace, and runs weekly check-ins. You also have access to our 24/7 emergency support line. You are never figuring it out alone.
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