--- title: JCU Singapore vs SIM vs PSB Academy - GetUniOffer description: JCU, SIM or PSB? All information you need for 3 top private universities in Singapore, from recognition to partner universities ranking comparison. image: https://getunioffer.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blog-Image.png --- [Skip to content](https://getunioffer.com/jcu-singapore-vs-sim-vs-psb-academy#main-content) ![](https://getunioffer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/getunioffer-logo-blog.png?width=283&height=73&name=getunioffer-logo-blog.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://getunioffer.com/jcu-singapore-vs-sim-vs-psb-academy#contact) [Contact us](https://getunioffer.com/jcu-singapore-vs-sim-vs-psb-academy#contact) Sep 1, 2020 4:43:47 AM # JCU Singapore vs SIM vs PSB Academy [Editorial Staff](https://getunioffer.com/author/editorial-staff) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://getunioffer.com/jcu-singapore-vs-sim-vs-psb-academy) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://getunioffer.com/jcu-singapore-vs-sim-vs-psb-academy) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://getunioffer.com/jcu-singapore-vs-sim-vs-psb-academy) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://getunioffer.com/jcu-singapore-vs-sim-vs-psb-academy) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://getunioffer.com/jcu-singapore-vs-sim-vs-psb-academy) ## University Overview **James Cook University Singapore** James Cook University Singapore campus established in 2003 and is fully owned by James Cook University Australia. Students who graduate from JCU Singapore will get the same global recognition as graduated from JCU Australia. In 2015, JCU Singapore is the 1st institution received the Singapore Education Trust Certification Star Rating (Edu Trust Star), and obtain it again in 2019. This is the highest certification offered in this area. JCU Singapore became the only private institution in Singapore to be recognized with “University status” in 2016, this allows the JCU Singapore campus to call itself a university. to read about detail overview, ranking and job placements, click here. Official Website: [jcu.edu.sg](https://www.jcu.edu.sg/) **Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)** The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) was founded in 1964 by the Economic Development Board. As a private educational institution in Singapore, SIM provides offers a diverse range of education pathways and professional training. The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is a repute private education and lifelong learning institution in Singapore. It offers a diverse range of education pathways and professional training and is well known for its quality for their programmes. SIM Global Education offers vary tertiary education programmes. More than 80 academic programmes are running here, from its diploma to the Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree programmes awarded by world reputable universities from Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States. **PSB Academy** PSB Academy was a division of Singapore’s National Productivity Board (NPB), It was formalised in 1988, corporatized in 2001 and privatised in 2006. In 2010, PSB Academy was the first beach of private education instructions to receive the Singapore Education Trust 4-Year award, and obtain it again in 2014 and 2018. In 2017, the PSB Academy was recognised by APAC Insider as the Education Institution of the Year, while also winning the SBR National Business Awards in the education category two years running in 2017 and 2018 as a result of its outstanding work in Singapore. --- ## Recognition **Edutrust Certificate** The EduTrust Certification Scheme (EduTrust) is a quality assurance scheme administered by Council of Private Education for Private EIs in Singapore. It aims to distinguish private schools that are able to consistently maintain a high standard of quality in the overall provision of education services and make continual improvements that lead to positive student outcomes. The EduTrust Certification Scheme (EduTrust) is a quality assurance scheme administered by CPE for Private Education Institute (PEIs) in Singapore. More information can be found at this [website](https://www.ssg.gov.sg/cpe/for-peis/edutrust-certification-scheme.html) There are three types of levels. - **EduTrust Star:** This is the highest award and it is for PEIs with commendable level of performance - **EduTrust**: This certification for PEIs with excellent level of performance - **EduTrust Provisional:** This award is for PEI who have attained a minimum level of performance in key areas of administration and provision of educational services | Institution Name | EduTrust Level | | --- | --- | | JCU Singapore | EduTrust Star Certification | | SIM | EduTrust Certification | | PSB Academy | EduTrust Certification | --- ## Ranking Comparison ****James Cook University**** Ranking | QS 2021 | THE 2021 | ARWU 2019 | | --- | --- | --- | | 377 | 201-250 | 201-300 | ******SIM Partner University Ranking****** | Name of Partner Universities | QS 2021 | THE 2021 | ARWU 2019 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | La Trobe University | 398 | 201-250 | 301-400 | | RMIT University | 223 | 301-350 | 301-400 | | The University of Sydney | 40 | 51 | 80 | | University of Wollongong | 196 | 201-250 | 201-300 | | Grenoble Ecole de Management | N.A | N.A | N.A | | The University of Manchester | 27 | 51 | 33 | | The University of Warwick | 62 | 77 | 101-150 | | University of Birmingham | 87 | 107 | 101-150 | | University of London | N.A | N.A | N.A | | University of Stirling | 485 | 301-350 | 901-1000 | | University at Buffalo, The State University of New York | 346 | 251-300 | 301-400 | ********PSB Academy University Ranking******** | Name of Partner University | QS 2021 | THE 2021 | ARWU 2019 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Coventry University | 541-550 | 601-800 | N.A | | Edinburgh Napier University | 801-1000 | 601-800 | N.A | | Edith Cowan University | 651-700 | 401-500 | 701-800 | | La Trobe University | 398 | 201-250 | 301-400 | | Massey University | 272 | 601-800 | 601-700 | | University Of Newcastle, Australia | 197 | 251-300 | 410-500 | | University of Nottingham | 99 | 158 | 101-150 | | University of Canberra | 456 | 184 | 601-700 | | University of Wollongong | 196 | 201-250 | 201-300 | --- ## My latest blog posts. 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