Information about Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), Singapore

2. Location: MDIS is located in central Singapore, approximately 15 minutes by car from Orchard Road, Singapore’s premier shopping district.

3. Institution Type: Private Education Institution

4. Rankings and Accreditations:

MDIS holds the EduTrust Certification, a quality assurance scheme administered by Singapore’s Committee for Private Education (CPE) to ensure educational quality and protect the interests of international students.

For more information: www.mdis.edu.sg/about-mdis

5. Total number of students: >13,500 students.

6. Number of international students: > 4,500 international students.

7. Key Strengths

Holds the EduTrust Certification awarded by Singapore’s Committee for Private Education (CPE).
Recipient of the double award at the Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA) 2018.
Ranked 4th in the Enterprise 50 Awards 2017 for its contributions to Singapore’s economy.
Several programmes are taught by lecturers from the United States. Students in Hospitality and Tourism, as well as Fashion Branding and Marketing programmes, may undertake internships as part of their studies.
Offers industry-focused programmes in business, management, mass communications, information technology, life sciences, and hospitality and tourism management.
MDIS Residences, located within the campus, is Singapore’s first Green Mark-certified hostel, providing modern accommodation and recreational facilities in an integrated living and learning environment.
Campus-wide Wi-Fi access is available for students.
Supports learning through Blackboard and Video Streaming technologies, allowing students to access lectures, learning resources, and course materials anytime and anywhere.

8. Training-related Information

a. Training programs: View details here

MDIS College offers: GCE O Level, GCE A Level, IGCSE
English Language Programme: 3 months per level
Foundation: 7 months
Diploma – Advanced Diploma: 6–7 months
Graduate Certificate – Graduate Diploma: 4 months
Bachelor’s Degree: 24 months
Master’s Degree: 12 months
Doctorate: 27 months

b. Faculties: View details here

Business
Engineering
Fashion and Design
Life Sciences
Media & Communications
Health & Nursing
Psychology
Technology
Tourism & Hospitality
Safety and Environmental Management
Languages and Education

c. Disciplines: View details here

Business
Management Studies
Supply Chain Management
Business Administration
Accounting and Finance
Public Service Management
Public Administration and Management
Banking and Finance
Business and Marketing
Business and Human Resource Management
Airline and Airport Management
International Trade and Operations Management
Leadership and Innovation
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Robotics Technology
Fashion and Design
Fashion Marketing and Communication
Fashion Design and Marketing
Fashion Product and Promotion
Fashion and Textile Design
Life Sciences
Biotechnology
Biomedical Science
Biochemistry
Languages and Education
Education Studies
Media & Communications
Mass Communications
Media Culture and Communication
Media and Digital Practice
Broadcast Media Production
Health & Nursing
Nursing
Health Management
Psychology
Psychology
Technology
Information Technology
Ethical Hacking and Forensic Investigations Countermeasures
Cybersecurity and Networks
Data Science and Business Analytics
Tourism & Hospitality
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Event Management
International Tourism
Safety and Environmental Management

9. Entry Requirements

Foundation: Minimum age of 14, completed Year 10, IELTS 5.5.
Diploma: Minimum age of 16, completed Year 12, IELTS 5.5.
Advanced Diploma: Minimum age of 17, completed Year 12, Diploma, or vocational Diploma, IELTS 5.5.
Graduate Certificate: Minimum age of 21, Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university, IELTS 5.5.
Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum age of 17, completed Foundation or Year 12, IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5).
Master’s Degree: Minimum age of 19, completed an MDIS Graduate Diploma, IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5).
Doctorate: Minimum age of 25, completed a Master’s Degree, Research Proposal, Interview, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 5.5).

10. Intakes: February, April, July, October

11. Application Documents

General:

Four passport-sized photographs.
e-Form 16.
Passport bio-data page and all pages containing immigration stamps (passport validity of at least one year).
Birth certificate.
Academic transcripts and certificates (originals, certified copies, and translations).
English language certificate (if available).
Financial documents.
Statement of Purpose (for Master’s programmes).
Academic and extracurricular achievements (for scholarship applications).

Additional Requirements for Doctoral or Research-Based Master’s Programmes

Research proposal.
Published academic papers (if available).

12. Tuition Fees:

English Language Programme: S$4,173 / 3 months
Foundation: S$4,992
Diploma: S$8,025
Advanced Diploma: S$9,630
Graduate Certificate: S$6,741
Bachelor’s Degree: S$35,310
Master’s Degree: S$26,215
Doctorate: S$44,940

13. Living Expenses: Approximately S$10,000–15,000 per year.

14. Scholarships: View details here

MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) Award

For Master’s Degree valued at S$3,800
For Bachelor’s Degree valued at S$3,000
For Pre-Degree programme valued at S$500

MDIS International Student Tuition Grant Award

For Master’s Degree valued at S$2,000
For Bachelor’s Degree valued at S$1,500
For GCE ‘O’ Level valued at S$1,000

15. Accommodation and Student Support Services: View details here

International students may choose from the following accommodation options in Singapore:

Rental of Housing Development Board (HDB) flats/rooms
Rental of private apartments/rooms
Homestay accommodation with Singaporean families
Hostels or boarding houses

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Date: Jun 12, 2026