If you are considering pursuing higher education overseas, you may want to reflect on the following:

• Why am I considering furthering my education overseas?

• What are the factors of consideration when I'm planning for overseas studies?

• Will an overseas degree be applicable if I want to practise my vocation in Singapore after graduation?

• What are the course(s) offered by the overseas universities and how do they align with my personal values, interests, personality, skills/strengths?

• What do I hope to pursue in the future, after taking these course(s)?

• How should I prepare myself for higher education? 

You may use the resources in this page to help you in your consideration.

You can converse with your teachers, seniors, or schedule an appointment with the ECG Counsellor (ECGC) for more personalised advice. 

Discussion on overseas studies should also be done with your family members due to the support required. 

All the best!

Applications to Overseas Universities

The onus is on applicants (students), to read up and adhere closely to the relevant requirements and timelines of the universities they are applying to. 

Key Information

Students interested in applying to UK Universities

• You may view resources for UK here: https://go.gov.sg/cjc-ucas 

• Approach ONE referee, to request his/her support 

• Indicate your interest in this link: https://go.gov.sg/cjc-oua25
  (Deadline for approaching Referee and indication of interest: 15 Sep 2025)

Students interested in applying to US Universities

• You may view resources for US here: https://go.gov.sg/cjc-us

• Approach TWO recommenders, to request their support

• You should have applied and sat for the SATs by July, otherwise, you may want to apply to universities which are test-optional. 

• Indicate your interest in this link: https://go.gov.sg/cjc-oua25
  (Deadline for approaching Recommenders and indication of interest: 15 Sep 2025)

Students interested in studying overseas in other countries
Please find out the details of applications on your own and seek support from ECGC if required.

Relevant Admissions Tests

As part of the applications process, you may also be required to sit for admissions tests, which may include (depending on your course):

• University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

• Cambridge Pre-interview Assessments

• Oxford Admissions Test

• Mathematics Admissions Test

• Test of Mathematics 

These tests may apply for students wishing to further their studies in the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) in Nanyang Technological University (NTU), universities in the UK (e.g. University of Cambridge, University of Oxford etc.) and other universities in Thailand (e.g. Mahidol University, Chiang Mai University etc.) and Europe. 

Information on these tests can be found here: https://go.gov.sg/cjc-ucas.

Resources

The following guidebooks provide key information for students interested in furthering their studies at overseas universities (US / UK / Australia / New Zealand). Do note however, that information covered in these handbooks are intended for reference and are not comprehensive. It is the responsibility of applicants to check and adhere to the details, requirements and instructions of their universities of interest, as well as the embassies of their countries of choice.

Additional Support and Guidance

For further information and guidance on applying to overseas universities, please schedule an appointment with our ECGC, Ms Joys Lin (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm) via the appointment booking link: https://go.gov.sg/ecgcjc.

Project Access: Video Resource on Overseas Education