What is the total cost of NUS MFin for international students including living in Singapore?

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S Raghav · Accepted Answer

The total cost of NUS MFin for international students is about $100,000&ndash;110,000 once tuition and living expenses are added. Tuition for the August 2026 intake is S$75,210 (inclusive of GST), split into an acceptance fee of S$10,900 and two instalments of about S$32,155 each.
Living in Singapore adds another S$25,000&ndash;35,000 depending on lifestyle. Shared student housing can be as low as S$800/month, while private rentals push the budget higher. Food and transport usually cost around S$600&ndash;800/month. When all expenses are combined, most students report a one-year spend close to S$100k. Scholarships like NUS Study Awards are available, but they are limited and usually cover only a small fraction of fees, so planning full funding upfront is important.

B.K Sharma · Answer

The big cost driver is tuition, but living in Singapore adds up more than people expect.

Tuition for the 2026 intake is S$75,210 after GST, with payments split across acceptance and instalments.
Monthly living expenses typically run S$2,000&ndash;2,500 if you include rent, food, transport, and insurance. That&rsquo;s another S$25,000&ndash;30,000 for the year.
So the full cost for international students usually lands between S$100,000 and S$110,000.
On-campus housing is limited, so most students rent off-campus. Rent is the biggest variable &mdash; some save money by sharing flats in areas outside the city centre.
A few partial scholarships exist, but they rarely cover more than 10&ndash;20% of tuition, so most students self-fund through savings or loans.

It&rsquo;s a heavy investment, but many students see ROI within 2&ndash;3 years if they secure finance roles in Singapore.For more details you can read this blog on "NUS MFIN"

Divakshi Arora · Answer

The all-in cost for NUS MFin as an international is usually quoted around S$100k&ndash;110k. Here&rsquo;s how it breaks down:
&bull; Tuition: S$75,210 for the August 2026 intake. Paid as S$10,900 upfront acceptance fee + two instalments of ~S$32,155 each. &bull; Living in Singapore: Expect S$1,500&ndash;2,000 per month depending on lifestyle. Over 16 months, that&rsquo;s S$25,000&ndash;30,000. &bull; Other expenses: Books, health insurance, and student services usually add another S$2,000&ndash;3,000.
Compared to London or US schools, the overall cost is lower, and versus Asian peers like HKUST (where tuition alone is ~HKD 400k), NUS is competitive. With Singapore finance salaries in the S$70k&ndash;90k range post-graduation, the ROI is reasonable if you secure local roles.