Comprehensive comparison of one-year master’s degree in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom

Nowadays, more and more students choose to study for postgraduate studies to improve their academic qualifications. However, due to various reasons such as the difficulty of postgraduate entrance examination in some countries, or the lack of choices, many students choose to study abroad for postgraduate study.

When choosing a master’s program abroad, many students choose a one-year master’s program because this kind of programs can greatly save the time cost of international students.
Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom are popular choices for one-year master’s programs.

Their one-year master’s programs have their own advantages and characteristics. Let’s make a comprehensive comparison here!

Study abroad expenses
First look at the cost of studying abroad. The tuition fee for a master’s degree in Singapore is about SGD 30,000 per year, and the living and accommodation fees are about SGD 12,000 per year; the tuition fee for a master’s degree in Hong Kong is about HKD 100,000-200,000 per year, and the living and accommodation expenses are about HKD 9,000 per year; the tuition fee for a master’s degree in the UK is about 10,000-20,000 pounds, living and accommodation costs about 20,000 pounds per year.

In summary, the cost of studying abroad: UK>Hong Kong>Singapore

Difficulty of application
Then look at the difficulty of the application. Students from higher-level institutions of higher learning have a higher pass rate for applying to master’s programmes at public universities in Singapore. The average score of students in school should reach 85 points or more, and the IELTS score should be more than 6.5 points, but it is much less difficult to apply for a master’s degree at a private university in Singapore; the Hong Kong master’s program requires applicants to be senior students or graduates, with an IELTS score of 6.0-6.5 and GPA 3.0 or above; Bachelor degree or above is required to apply for a master’s program in the UK, with an average score of 70 or above in school, and an IELTS score of 6.5 or above.

In summary, the difficulty of application: Hong Kong>UK>Singapore

Employment status
Finally, look at employment. After graduating with a master’s degree in Singapore and finding a job, you can apply for permanent residence by changing SP or EP; after graduating from a master’s degree in Hong Kong, you will be given a one-year LANG visa to find a job, and you can stay in Hong Kong after 7 years of legal residence; after graduating from the United Kingdom, it is difficult to stay or immigrate to the country, and it is not easy for international students from some countries to find jobs in the UK, such as China.

Summary, employment advantages: Singapore > Hong Kong > UK

It can be seen that, whether it is cost, application difficulty or employment, the advantages of a one-year master’s degree in Singapore are relatively obvious. Therefore, if you plan to take a 1-year master’s program abroad, Singapore is a better choice for you. To get more 1-year master’s degrees in Singapore, you can search via Course Finder and then choose the right one for yourself.