University of the Arts Singapore
- Private
- Arts
University of the Arts Singapore: international tuition 30,400 SGD per year, one-year total cost 32,450 SGD. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school has not published an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 32,450 SGD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through LASALLE and NAFA admissions. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of the Arts Singapore?
International tuition is 30,400 SGD per year. The total cost for one year is 32,450 SGD.
Does University of the Arts Singapore offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. International students can seek scholarships at the constituent-school level (LASALLE Future Leader S$9,000 for year one, NAFA in-house scholarships), while UAS-level awards and government aid are mainly for Singaporeans. Need-based aid, need-blind policy and CSS Profile use remain unclear.
What English scores does University of the Arts Singapore require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- LASALLE College of the Arts Singapore2023Official
Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
Tuition by group
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Biophilic Design30,400 SGD≈ ₫624M
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Performance Making31,400 SGD≈ ₫645M
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Contemporary Chinese Theatres31,400 SGD≈ ₫645M
- Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Instrumental & Vocal Teaching32,700 SGD≈ ₫672M
- Bachelor of Music (Honours)32,700 SGD≈ ₫672M
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
LASALLE Future Leader ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page9,000 SGD≈ ₫185M
Listed under 'For New students' with eligibility 'All nationalities', so Vietnamese students qualify on nationality; the page does not state merit or need criteria.
- First year only
Deadline: 23 Jan–3 May 2026
CHARLES & KEITH Creative Talent ScholarshipNot for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
LASALLE lists this as limited to Singapore citizens and PRs (current-students section), so Vietnamese students are not eligible.
Deadline: 25 Feb–3 May 2026
NAC-UAS Arts ScholarshipNot for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
Restricted to Singapore citizens and permanent residents, so Vietnamese international students are not eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: 23 Jan–3 May 2026
NAFA In-house Scholarships, Merit Awards & BursariesIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Deadline: Incoming Bachelor & Masters: January - May
Tan Chay Bing ScholarshipNot for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
Only for Singapore citizens and permanent residents, so Vietnamese students are not eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: 23 Jan–3 May 2026
Wu Peihui Dance AwardNot for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
Only for Singapore citizens, so Vietnamese students are not eligible.
- First year only
Deadline: 23 Jan–3 May 2026
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- Supplementary applicationiNAFA Art & Design programmes (Biophilic Design, Design Practice) require a 10-15 piece portfolio; Fine Art asks for 5 works or projects.Required
- EssaysiA Statement of Intent explaining your reasons is required; length varies by programme (250-300 words for Biophilic Design and Design Practice, about 500 for Fine Art).Required
- InterviewiAn interview is required; Design Practice and Biophilic Design use a group interview, and performing arts programmes may also require an audition.Required
How to apply
Programs
Staying in Singapore after graduation
Singapore has no dedicated post-study work visa. University graduates can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass to stay and look for work, then need a job offer for a work pass. MOE Tuition Grant recipients get a 1-year LTVP to job-search and must work in Singapore for 3 years.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data