Stay in student hostel is part of university life, is also an important part of settling down to your studies and making friends. In Singapore, most private universities do not have on-campus accommodation, but there are numbers of private student hostel in the market which international students can consider.
Student Hostels are generally accepting Singapore Student visa (pass) holders only, and students can stay with a group of people within similar age. Besides, Utility bills, Wi-Fi internet access, 24-hour security are commonly all-inclusive, is easy for international students to settle down in the new country.
yo:HA hostel is one of the biggest student accommodation provider in Singapore. It has four hostel branches and able to host over 2,000 students.
yo:HA @ Evans has three accommodation blocks and can easily host about 400 students. It located near the centre of Singapore and just 10 minutes’ walk to Singapore Botanic Gardens.
The hostel comes with a study lounge, Gym, outdoor BBQ pits, communal kitchen, laundry room. Inside the room, each student will have a bed, wardrobe, study table. Depending on the type of room, students will either have an attached bathroom inside their bedroom or a shared bathroom with other bedrooms.
| Room Type | Monthly Rent Per Bed (1-month contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (3-month contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (6-month contract) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Room | $760 | $550 | $540 |
| Twin Room (with attached bathroom) | $1,120 | $770 | $760 |
| Single Room | $1,010 | $790 | $770 |
| Single Room (with attached bathroom) | $1,330 | $920 | $900 |
| All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST) | |||
| Name of the University | Travelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus) | Travelling Time by Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Curtin Singapore | 33 mins | 13 mins |
| Dimensions International College (Main Campus) | 35 mins | 9 mins |
| ESSEC Business School | 32 mins | 13 mins |
| INSEAD Asia Campus | 30 mins | 12 mins |
| James Cook University | 37 mins | 19 mins |
| Kaplan Higher Education Academy | 31 mins | 17 mins |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | 26 mins | 15 mins |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | 32 mins | 14 mins |
| PSB Academy (STEM Campus) | 25 mins | 12 mins |
| Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia | 30 mins | 12 mins |
| S P Jain School of Global Management | 38 mins | 12 mins |
| TMC Academy | 30 mins | 16 mins |
yo:HA @ Henderson has more than 100 fully-furnished rooms, it is located at Bukit Merah district with easy access to the city centre in 15 mins.
The hostel has a study room, badminton court, basketball court, BBQ pit, Gym, TV lounge, communal kitchen, pantry area and laundry room. Inside the room, the student will their individual bed, wardrobe and study table.
| Room Type | Monthly Rent Per Bed (1-month contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (3-month contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (6 months contract) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Room | $830 | $610 | $570 |
| Twin Room | $1,000 | $700 | $650 |
| All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST) | |||
| Name of the University | Travelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus) | Travelling Time by Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Curtin Singapore | 1 hour | 16 mins |
| Dimensions International College ( Main Campus) | 57 mins | 27 mins |
| ESSEC Business School | 28 mins | 14 mins |
| INSEAD Asia Campus | 26 mins | 12 mins |
| James Cook University | 48 mins | 24 mins |
| Kaplan Higher Education Academy | 31 mins | 17 mins |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | 34 mins | 20 mins |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | 32 mins | 14 mins |
| PSB Academy (STEM Campus) | 50 mins | 20 mins |
| Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia | 26 mins | 12 mins |
| S P Jain School of Global Management | 23 mins | 9 mins |
| TMC Academy | 31 mins | 17 mins |
yo:HA Hostel @ Pearl’s Hill holds 336 fully furnished one and two-bedroom apartments located at the centre of Chinatown.
The hostel has a gym, basketball court, badminton court, BBQ pits. In each apartment, it comes with a living room, kitchen and bathroom.
| Room Type | Monthly Rent Per Bed (more than 1-month contract) |
|---|---|
| Twin Room (1-bedroom apartment) | $1,246.55 |
| Twin Room (2-bedroom apartment) | $909.50 |
| Single Room (2-bedroom apartment) | $1,296.30 |
| All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST) | |
| Name of the University | Travelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus) | Travelling Time by Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Curtin Singapore | 50 mins | 13 mins |
| Dimensions International College | 45 mins | 23 mins |
| ESSEC Business School | 35 mins | 18 mins |
| INSEAD Asia Campus | 41 mins | 15 mins |
| James Cook University | 42 mins | 19 mins |
| Kaplan Higher Education Academy | 22 mins | 15 mins |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | 26 mins | 15 mins |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | 23 mins | 19 mins |
| PSB Academy (STEM Campus) | 46 mins | 17 mins |
| Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia | 41 mins | 15 mins |
| S P Jain School of Global Management | 38 mins | 14 mins |
| TMC Academy | 25 mins | 14 mins |
yo:HA Hostel @ Woodlands comprise 32 three-bedroom apartments with 96 fully-furnished rooms.
Each of the apartment has a living room, laundry area and kitchen. Inside of each room, each student will have an individual bed, wardrobe, study table, attached washroom (depending on room type).
| Room Type | Monthly Rent Per Bed (1 month contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (3 months contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (6 months contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (12 months contract) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Room | $670 | $620 | $560 | $500 |
| Twin Room (with attached bathroom) | $740 | $680 | $620 | $550 |
| Single Room | $1,030 | $950 | $870 | $770 |
| Single Room (with attached bathroom) | $1,140 | $1,060 | $950 | $840 |
| All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST) | ||||
| Name of the University | Travelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus) | Travelling Time by Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Curtin Singapore | 58 mins | 25 mins |
| Dimensions International College | 1 hour 4 mins | 24 mins |
| ESSEC Business School | 49 mins | 25 mins |
| INSEAD Asia Campus | 52 mins | 22 mins |
| James Cook University | 1 hour 14 mins | 27 mins |
| Kaplan Higher Education Academy | 58 mins | 31 mins |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | 50 mins | 28 mins |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | 56 mins | 31 mins |
| PSB Academy (STEM Campus) | 44 mins | 22 mins |
| Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia | 52 mins | 22 mins |
| S P Jain School of Global Management | 1 hour 10 mins | 25 mins |
| TMC Academy | 58 mins | 31 mins |
Dwell student living located in the city centre in a 10-storey building and its contain 148 bedrooms. The hostel can host about 400 students, and it is one of few student hostels in Singapore can host a large number of students.
Dwell has a prime location can easy access to transportation, especially in close to several institutions and universities. Many of food options at nearby food centres, coffee shops, supermarkets and 24-hour convenience stores all within walking distance from the student hostel.
The hostel comes with a study lounge, outdoor lounge, communal kitchen, laundry room. In each room, the student will have an individual bed, wardrobe, study table, attached washroom (depending on room type).
| Room Type | Monthly Rent Per Bed (1-month contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (3-month contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (6-month contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (12-month contract) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Room | $670-$730 | $640-$690 | $620-$670 | $600-$650 |
| Triple Room | $850-$900 | $800-$850 | $775-$825 | $750-$799 |
| Twin Room | $900-$1,550 | $850-$1,500 | $825-$1,455 | $800-$1,410 |
| Single Room | $1,550-$1,650 | $1,500-$1,600 | $1,455-$1,550 | $1,400-$1,500 |
| All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST) | ||||
| Name of the University | Travelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus) | Travelling Time by Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Curtin Singapore | 28 mins | 10 mins |
| Dimensions International College | 34 mins | 21 mins |
| ESSEC Business School | 34 mins | 20 mins |
| INSEAD Asia Campus | 32 mins | 18 mins |
| James Cook University | 27 mins | 15 mins |
| Kaplan Higher Education Academy | 3 mins by walking | 4 mins |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | 1 min by walking | 1 min |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | 6 mins by walking | 5 mins |
| PSB Academy (STEM Campus) | 30 mins | 14 mins |
| Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia | 32 mins | 18 mins |
| S P Jain School of Global Management | 40 mins | 18 mins |
| TMC Academy | 2 mins by walking | 11 mins |
Homestead Halls @ Tessensohn is located at Tessensohn road with walking distance to both Boon Keng MRT station and Farrer Park MRT station. Hostel management often holds hall activities such as welcome parties, movie outing, birthday celebration and activity night.
The hostel has a study lounge, outdoor lounge, communal kitchen, laundry room. Inside the room, the student will a bed, wardrobe, study table (depending on room type).
| Room Type | Monthly Rent Per Bed (1-month contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (3-month contract) | Monthly Rent Per Bed (6-month contract) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharing Room* | $980 | $852 | $767 |
| Quad Room | $1,399 | $1,217 | $1,095 |
| Twin Room | $1,574 | $1,369 | $1,232 |
| *Sharing Rooms are up to 8 pax for female sharing room and up to 13 pax for male sharing room. All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST) | |||
| Name of the University | Travelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus) | Travelling Time by Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Curtin Singapore | 17 mins | 10 mins |
| Dimensions International College | 30 mins | 18 mins |
| ESSEC Business School | 45 mins | 23 mins |
| INSEAD Asia Campus | 44 mins | 21 mins |
| James Cook University | 23 mins | 12 mins |
| Kaplan Higher Education Academy | 21 mins | 11 mins |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | 19 mins | 8 mins |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | 24 mins | 11 mins |
| PSB Academy (STEM Campus) | 31 mins | 16 mins |
| Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia | 44 mins | 21 mins |
| S P Jain School of Global Management | 36 mins | 22 mins |
| TMC Academy | 19 mins | 13 mins |
Living in a student hostel gives international students the opportunity to interact with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, will also help to develop social skills and widen intellectual horizons.