Living Expenses
Estimated Expenditure Chart
for International Students
Estimated Yearly Expenditure Chart
| Items/Category | Single | Couple | Family with 1 child | Family with 2 children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TUITION AND PROFESSIONAL FEE: |
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Tuition Fee (average 32 credit hours/year) @ $250/credit (SOC) @ $160/credit (SOTC / SOC / SCM / ThM) @ $190/credit (AS) |
S$5,600–$8,800 | |||
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Professional fees (not applicable to SOTC & SOTE) |
$820–$3,330 | |||
| EduTech fee (S$87 per semester) | S$174 | S$174 | S$174 | S$174 |
| Estimated Tuition fee for 1 year | $6,100–$12,000 | $6,100–$12000 | $6,100–$12,000 | $6,100–$12,000 |
LIVING EXPENSES: |
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Dorm Fee Single Unit @ $320/mth or Couple Unit @ $640/mth Family off-campus rental average $1500-$3000/mth |
S$3,840 | S$7,680 |
S$18,000–S$36,000 (off-campus) |
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Food School term on-campus food fee @ $720/semester |
S$1,440 | S$2,880 |
S$12,000–S$15,000 (average S$10/day per person) |
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| Vacation & weekends (average $10/day) | S$2,130 | S$4,260 | ||
| Medical Health Insurance (yearly renewal) | S$200 | S$500 | S$700 | |
| Medical Visit (average $50/visit) | S$100 | S$200 | S$300 | S$400 |
| Student Pass/Dependent Pass ($100/renewal) | S$200 | S$300 | S$500 | S$700 |
| Transport (average $50/mth) | S$600 | S$1,200 | S$1,500 | S$1,800 |
| Book/Stationery | S$600 | |||
| Class Fund Contribution (average $15/mth) | S$150 | |||
| Allowance (average $50/mth) | S$600 | S$1,200 | S$1,800 | S$2,400 |
| Miscellaneous (toiletries & handphone etc) | S$500 | S$750 | S$800 | S$850 |
| Estimated Living expenses for 1 year | $11,000.00 | $20,000.00 | $37,000–$59,000 | |
| Total Estimated Expenditure for 1 year | $17,100–$23,000 | $26,100–$32,000 | $43,100–$70,000 | |
Note: All fees are subject to prevailing government taxes (GST) and revision
One-Time Payment:
| Items | Amount |
|---|---|
| Orientation Fee | S$109 |
| Graduation Fee | S$273 |
| SBC Logos Fee (Bible Software) | S$1,308.00 |
| Banker’s Guarantee Service Charge | S$300–S$950 |
Note:
- All fees are subject to revision.
- SBC Logos Fee is chargeable for relevant programmes only.
- Banker’s Guarantee Service Charge depending on the student’s nationality.
CHILDREN EDUCATION:
| Stages | Estimated Amount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Fee (age 3-6) | S$400–S$800 per month |
| Primary School Fee (age 7 -12) | S$520–S$900 per month |
LIVING EXPENSES (DMin only)
| Itemized Expenses | Amount Per Semester |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (2 weeks) | $300 - $500 |
| Food & Transport (@ $15-20 per day) | $200 - $300 |
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Transport & Flight (depending on which country) |
$500 - $1,200 |
| Total Expenses | $1,000 - $2,000 |
Note:
- All fees are subject to change.
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) is at prevailing rate.
- Banker’s Guarantee Service Charge depend on the nationality.
- SBC Logos Fee is chargeable for relevant programmes only.
