Living Singapore

Feel at home, away from home.

A practical guide to accommodation, getting around, and settling into life in Singapore.

Singapore essentials

Language

English · Malay · Mandarin · Tamil

Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Climate

Tropical · ~30°C year-round

Time

GMT+8 (SGT)

Practical guide

Settle in, step by step.

A clean, light student bedroom near campus
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Accommodation

Two supported living options within the GO+ network — plus the neighbourhoods that make Singapore home.

  • FTstay — supported lodging near campuses
  • Homestay — family-style living in residential areas
  • Popular areas: Orchard, Queenstown, Tampines, Geylang
  • Furnished rooms with utilities & Wi-Fi (varies by option)
  • Close to MRT stations and your study or workplace