Step-by-Step Guide

Prepare Documents

Prepare Digital Copies of:

  • Educational Certificates
  • OpenCerts (local)
  • Identification
  • Passport-sized Photograph
  • Others (as required)

1

Submit Application

  • Create SIM account or log-in with your SIM ID
  • Complete and submit application
  • Pay application fee
  • Upload documents
  • Apply for Student’s pass (if required)

2

Verification (compulsory)

Prepare Digital Copies of:

  • Visit us at SIM
  • Zoom
  • Via OpenCert (for local applicants only)

3

Outcome

Receive an application outcome within one month or earlier before programme commencement.

4
Step 1 of 4
Prepare Documents

Before starting your application, make sure you have the following ready:

 

  1. Academic & Language Requirements
    Ensure you meet the programme’s academic and English language requirements.
    – IELTS / TOEFL results (according to programme requirements)
    – PTE-A

    – Duolingo

     

  2. Educational Certificates & Transcripts
    Scan copies of relevant certificates and transcripts (PDF format, except OpenCert). Examples include:
    – GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level certificates
    – International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
    – IGCSE
    – Degree certificates
    – Exam transcripts
    – Translated and notarised copies if documents are not in English

    – Other academic documents

     

  3. Identification Document

    – International applicants: Valid passport and front and back of FIN (if applicable).

     

  4. Passport-Sized Photograph
    – Taken within the last 3 months
    – White background
    – JPEG format, 400 × 514 pixels

    – File size: ~60KB

     

  5. Additional Documents (for University of Birmingham Master’s Programme)
    – Statement of purpose
    – CV
    – Two reference letters
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Step 2 of 4
Submit Application Online and Make Payment
  1. Access the SIM Application Portal
    – New applicants: Create an account on the SIM Application Portal.
    – Returning applicants: Log in with your registered email and password.

    – Forgot your login ID or password? Contact Student Recruitment at study@sim.edu.sg or call (+65) 6248 9746.

     

  2. Complete Your Application
    – Fill in all required fields and follow on-screen instructions.
    – Upload all supporting documents (see Step 1 checklist).

    * Applications with incomplete/incorrect information or missing documents will not be processed.

     

  3. Application Fee
    – International applicants: S$545.00 (incl. 9% GST; excludes Student’s Pass fees)

    Note: The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. A full refund is only given if the intake does not commence.

     

  4. Make Payment Online (Payment Methods)
    – PayNow (platform fee waived until further notice)
    – Flywire (non-refundable platform fee applies)
    – Overseas transfer (bank transfer may take up to 4 days)

    – Credit/Debit Card


    For fee-related questions, chat with us during office hours or email study@sim.edu.sg
    Find out more: Study Loans Information

     

  5. Student’s Pass (for International Applicants)
    – International students applying for a full-time programme must also apply for a Student’s Pass (STP) online.
    – Approval is subject to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
Step 3 of 4
Document Verification (Compulsory)

All supporting documents (e.g., identification, academic transcripts, certificates) submitted in your application must be verified by SIM.
You may choose one of the following verification channels:

  1. Physical Verification
    – Bring your original documents to the SIM Global Education Student Recruitment Office or mail the original notarised documents by post to:
     
    SIM Campus, Student Recruitment Office
    461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491
    Block A, Level 2
     
    Operating Hours:
    Mon–Fri: 9.00am – 5.00pm

    Closed on public holidays and SIM shutdown days (Eve of Christmas, Eve of New Year, Eve of Chinese New Year, 3rd day of Chinese New Year).

     

  2. Virtual Verification
    For International Applicants:
    – Arrange a video verification appointment with an SIM country representative.
    – Contact your SIM GE international representative or agent for assistance.
     
  3. Direct Submissions (IB, AP, SAT, ACT)
    Please ensure scores are sent directly to SIM GE using the correct institution codes:
     
Qualification
Institution Code / Name
IB Diploma results
036234 / SIM Global Education
AP results, SAT scores
6590 / Singapore Institute of Management
ACT scores
8251 / SIM Global Education
Step 4 of 4
Application Outcome

Once your application is complete, you will receive a decision within one month or earlier, before the programme starts.


If your application is successful, follow the instructions in the email to accept the Student Contract and complete your programme enrolment.

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