PSB Academy

Established in 1964, PSB Academy has over 50 years of experience in providing high quality education for individuals through degree programmes offered in conjunction with premier universities from Australia and the United Kingdom, including Edinburgh Napier University, La Trobe University, University of Newcastle, and University of Wollongong. Students enjoy a holistic learning experience, with access to many student support services, enjoying full campus recreational facilities and interacting within a multi-national student community while benefiting from a dedicated student affairs team that organises enriching camps, internships and even overseas students exchange. Students can also undertake their final year of study overseas at their programme’s home university.

PSB boasts an academic strength of over 300 lecturers, full-time and part-time associates. Alongside a graduate employment rate of 85%, it is no wonder that PSB has been awarded "Best private education institution in Singapore" by the Business Excellence and Research Group in 2016 and "Best private institution" for Engineering at the JobsCentral Learning T.E.D Awards. It educates over 11,000 local and international students for certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes annually, of which 41% are International and 59% are local students from over 40 nationalities and 80 full-time & part-time programmes. The Academy currently operates campuses in Delta (Moving to Toa Payoh in 2018) and Marina Square.

School Website:

School's Main Website

Admission Requirements:

Local Students

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• 2 GCE 'A' Levels; OR

• PSB Certificate in Business Management; OR

• Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years of work experience); OR

• Candidates with other qualifications will be considered as case-by-case basis.

English Requirements:

• GCE 'O' Level English (Grade 1 to 6); OR

• PSB Academy's Certificate in English Proficiency programme; OR

• An equivalent English language qualification

International Students

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Click here for full table of requirements.

English Requirements: 

Click here for full table of requirements.

Language of instruction:

English

University Courses:

PSB Academy offers degrees in the disciplines of Business & Management, Engineering & Technology, Life & Physical Sciences, and English & Education. The courses are offered by renowned partner Universities from Australia and the United Kingdom, such as La Trobe University which is ranked 8th in Australia for Biological Sciences, and Edinburgh Napier which is within the top 9 Universities for Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism in the UK.

Course Fees:

For more information on Course Fees, click here.

Miscellaneous Fees:

Academic Intakes:

Varies for different courses (refer to Course Fees table)

Admission Procedure:

As Flying Chalks is an official representative of PSB Academy, we provide consultations and application guidance free-of-charge. Simply provide us your details at https://flyingchalks.typeform.com/to/q3YrsT.

Campus Information:

City Campus Address

6 Raffles Boulevard,

Marina Square, #03-200

Singapore 039594

Delta Campus Address

335 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee

Singapore 169567

Key Facilities:

City Campus

• 29 Classrooms, 4 Lecture Theatres, 2 MBA Seminar Rooms

• Media & Radio Studio

• Town hall

• Learning resources centre

Delta Campus

• Recreational facilities: Gymnasium, Multi-purpose hall, Street Soccer Court, Basketball Court

• Study facilities: Industry-standard Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences and Chemistry laboratories

Food on Campus:

PSB Academy has a canteen on its Delta Campus. Although there are no food options in its City Campus, the school is located in a sprawling shopping mall (Marina Square) with plenty of F&B outlets all just a stone’s throw away!

Orientation:

Upon arrival at the Academy, students are invited to participate in a comprehensive orientation programme that includes detailed information and advice on practical matters such as accommodation, banking, transport, immigration and visa issues. In addition, you will be introduced to your classmates, services at PSB and taken on a tour of the campus and city to help orientate yourself.

Buddy Programme:

PSB has an ongoing buddy programme where a student guide is assigned to new students to familiarise themselves in the new environment.

For more information, contact Student.Life@psb-academy.edu.sg.

Clubs and Student Activities:

PSB has student activities for leadership development, a series of programmes under the name Connect+ to promote better student integration, and a variety of clubs for sports, performing arts and student associations.

Some examples include:

• Sports: Basketball, Badminton

• Performing Arts: Dance Club, Music Club

• Student Associations: Community Service, Photography

Click here for more information.

For food:

City Campus

You will be able to find a variety of cuisines at different prices points to suit your preference at Marina Square Shopping Mall (Marina Square Website)  and other malls in the vicinity such as Suntec City (Suntec City Website).

Delta Campus

You will be able to find a variety of cuisines at different prices points to suit your preference at Tiong Bahru Plaza Shopping Mall (Tiong Bahru Plaza Website)

For nightlife and entertainment:

Head over to the hipster Haji Lane nearby Bugis Station (EW12) to find a range of cafes and bars such as BERGS, Ciao @ Italian Risto-Bar, Le Kue, Going OM and many more to enjoy a relaxing meal with live music performances.

Clarke Quay is another happening area to visit. Take a cruise down the Singapore river at night and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Be amazed by the stunning laser show and Merlion park. There are also many good restaurants in the vicinity where you can enjoy local and international cuisine.

• Affordable bars: FIV五 Izakaya Bar (16 Collyer Quay #01-05B or 25 Cuppage Road, Cuppage Terrace); Harry’s @ Boat Quay (28 Boat Quay); Orgo Bar & Restaurant – more pricey but with an Alfresco concept on the roof terrace of The Esplanade (8 Raffles Avenue #04-01 Esplanade-Theaters on the Bay, Roof Terrace)

• Clubs: Zouk Club (17 Jiak Kim Street); Attica (3A River Valley Road #01-03 Clarke Quay); Club Kyo (133 Cecil Street); Home Club (20 Upper Circular Road), The Butter Factory (1 Fullerton Rd)

• Karaoke: Teo Heng KTV Studio is highly popular amongst students for its affordability. It has outlets located all around Singapore. If you are located at the city campus, the closest outlet can be found at Suntec City.

For daily necessities and groceries:

Singapore offers a range of supermarkets found island-wide, from more affordable to premium choices.

If you are on a budget, here are some options for you:

1. NTUC Fair Price

1. Giant

1. Sheng Siong

On the other hand, you can head over to these supermarkets for more premium buys:

1. Cold Storage

Closest Outlets to City Campus:

Giant @ Suntec City

3 Temasek Blvd, B1-152-159, Singapore 038983

Closest Outlets to Delta Campus:

NTUC Fair Price Finest @ Tiong Bahru Plaza

302 Tiong Bahru Rd, B1-01/02, Singapore 168732

For shopping:

A recommended area for you to shop at for luxury or branded goods is Orchard Road. From clothes to shoes, bags to accessories, there is definitely something out there for you! Starting from ION Orchard shopping mall, you can go via underground walkways to other malls like Wisma Atria, Ngee Ann City, Wheelock Place and keep walking towards *Scape, 313@Somerset and Orchard Central.

Mustafa at Farrer Park is recommended if you who would like to shop for goods at affordable prices. It sells a variety of goods ranging from food items to daily household products at lower prices, compared to shopping malls.

China Town is a great place you to purchase souvenirs for your friends and family. They sell bags, magnets, bottle openers, and other knick knacks with designs of Singapore.

Flying Chalks’ recommendations:

• Singapore’s biggest shopping mall, Vivocity, is located at Harbourfront MRT station and can be conveniently accessed via the Circle line from Kent Ridge station at NUS

• If you’re on a budget, check out *Scape Underground, Bugis Street, Far East Plaza and occasional flea markets!

• Bugis street is the shopping haven for youths, especially if you are on a tight budget! It features the latest and trendiest fashion at affordable prices and is easily accessible via the East West line.

Getting to PSB Campuses:

The Delta Campus is easily accessible by Tiong Bahru MRT Station (EW17) and Tiong Bahru Plaza. The nearest bus-stops are located at Lower Delta Road and Tiong Bahru Road. Carparks are located on campus, as well as nearby in Tiong Bahru Plaza and HDB estates.

The City Campus is conveniently located near (listed in order of proximity):

• Promenade MRT Station (CC4 / DT15) - walk through Millenia Walk to reach Marina Square (exit from Millenia Walk’s entrance facing Raffles Boulevard and get on the escalator to Level 2)

• Esplanade MRT Station (CC3) - access Marina Square via the basement integrated walkway located just next to Esplanade MRT Station

• City Hall MRT Station (NS25 / EW13) - walk through CityLink Mall to reach Marina Square (turn right and get on the escalator when you see the directional signage indicating Marina Square)

The nearest bus-stops are located near Esplanade Theatre, Pan Pacific Singapore, One Raffles Link and Suntec Convention Centre. The taxi stand is located near 7-Eleven (#01-209) at Level 1 along Raffles Boulevard. Drivers are recommended to park within Marina Square carpark's orange zone, or drop off visitors outside Carl’s Jr. (#01-202) at Level 1 along Raffles Boulevard.

For more information click here.

Getting from Changi Airport to your Accommodation:

• Private Pickup Services (Limousine & Large Taxis)

If you have a larger group, private pick-up services are available from the airport to your accommodation or campus hostel via limousines and large taxis. The fare is SGD $55 and above and more information can be found here.

*You may find that using the GRAB or Uber App is a good alternative to this and may be cheaper than flagging a normal taxi!

• Train

If you’re travelling to your accommodation out of the city, click here to check out to estimate the duration and cost of your ride. You can pay for your ride via a stored-value EZ-Link Card which you can purchase at the ticketing counter before you enter the station.  

Flying Chalks’ recommendation: This option is recommended for students who are on a tight budget but it might get burdensome with all your luggage as you are not assured a seat on the train. Do also note the train timings in order not to miss it:

Directions: From the Arrival Hall, head down to the basement of Terminals 2 and 3 and follow the signs leading to the MRT station. Click here for more information.

• Bus

To find out more about the combinations of bus services to get to your accommodation, use this website.

You could pay by a stored-value EZ-Link Card (purchased at Changi Airport train station or from any Changi Recommends store) or by cash in exact amount. If you’re travelling to your accommodation out of the city, you can find out the estimated cost of your trip here.

Directions: Head towards Changi Airport Passenger Terminal Building 2 Basement to board bus services leaving Changi.

Flying Chalks’ recommendation: Use this mode of transport to the campus as a secondary option as it takes a long time to reach the campus. Considering your luggage, it could also be more cumbersome.

• By Taxi

Taxi is the most convenient way of getting from the airport to your accommodation (especially when you have a lot of luggage). You can get a taxi outside the Arrival Hall of any airport terminal. Fares are metered and there is an additional Airport surcharge for all trips originating from the Airport:

• $5 (Fri – Sun, 5.00pm to midnight)

• $3 (All other times)

• 50% of final metered fare (Midnight – 6.00am)

• 25% of final metered fare (Mon – Fri, 6.00am to 9.30am; Mon – Sun, 6.00pm to midnight)

• Taxi fares from the airport to the city cost approximately $20 to $35 depending on pickup time, type of taxi and the above surcharges.