Jobs and Work Opportunities while Study in Singapore

International students enrolled in a full – time degree program from a registered ‘Institution of Higher Learning’ in Singapore can work part-time while studying. However, these students are allowed to work for a maximum of 16 hours per week. This restriction in working hours is applicable during the term. During vacations there is no limitation of specific working hours. International students do not require a separate ‘Work Pass’ to work part-time in Singapore. Their student pass will act as a work permit. 

Work during Holidays

The international students are allowed to work full – time during vacations and holidays in unlimited hours. This facility is an addition to being able to work for 16 hours a week during semesters. For this work no work pass is required however in some particular cases, students have to take permission from the university and have to provide written confirmation from your employer.

Students on Tuition Grant Scheme

In fact, Students admitted through the ‘Tuition Grant Scheme’ will have to work for a Singapore based company for a minimum period of 3 years after graduation. The students who are not studying on Tuition grant scheme can take a job in any sort of organization and at any destination during or after graduation. 

Internship Programs in Singapore 

Singaporean universities also offer various ‘Industrial Attachment’ or internships as an essential or optional segment of the course module. The students will gain effective practical experience related to their course. These ‘Industrial Attachments’ or internships generally run for  5 – 6 months most internships are paid however the stipend is different for different programs. 

Where to Find a Job

Student can take assistance from the ‘Careers Services’ department of their institution to find a full-time or part-time job. Moreover, other resources to find part-time work in Singapore include job portal websites, newspapers, personal contacts etc.

After Study Job Prospects in Singapore

Work Passes in Singapore Requirements for Pakistani Students

Once you get a job, you will need to get a ‘Work Pass, here your Long Term Visit Pass expires. The student will not apply for the work pass; instead, it is the employer who will apply for the ‘Work Pass’ for the hired international graduate.

The different types of Singaporean Work Passes are mentioned below.

 Employment Pass

International graduates who get a job offer from a Singapore based company will apply for an ‘Employment Pass’ is a type of Work Pass that international graduates can apply after getting a job offer from a Singapore based company. Generally, the graduates who have the managerial, executive or similar specialized job offers with a minimum fixed salary of 3,300 Singapore Dollars a month will apply for this pass. The application, in fact, is not made by the graduate, the employer will file an application for the employment pass on behalf of the prospective international employee

S-Pass

S – Pass’ is generated for high-level skilled foreigners for example technicians. International students can apply for an S – Pass if they have a job offer upon graduation from a Singapore based company with a minimum offered a fixed salary of 2,200 Singapore Dollars a month. The employee is awarded points for every eligibility criteria he/she meets. However, some specified educational qualifications and relevant work experience are mandatory to get this pass.

Work Permit

A typical ‘Work Permit’ is for foreigners who wish to work in Singapore and belong to an approved source country. Graduates can apply for this Work Permit upon receiving a job offer from a Singapore based company. The prospective employer will submit the application for this work permit provided the employee or graduate is not present in Singapore when the application is filed.