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Market Intelligence Report | January 2026

Singapore Student Housing (PBSA) Market Report 2026

World-Class Education Hub: NUS #8, NTU #15 Globally, 10,000 Indian Students, $92M Premium Market

10,000Indian Students
$92MAnnual Market
8%YoY Growth
8.8Maturity Index
Market Overview

Key Performance Indicators

India ranks #2 source country among 75,000 international students

World-Class Education

NUS ranked #8 and NTU ranked #15 globally (QS 2025). Singapore offers unmatched career prospects in Asia's financial and tech hub. Premium positioning attracts high-value student segment.

10,000Indian StudentsMOE Est. 2024
$92MTotal MarketLargest per-student value
8%YoY GrowthControlled growth
75KTotal Intl Students25% at public unis
13%India ShareRank #2 source
SGD 1,200Avg Rent/MonthMost expensive

Top Source Countries

India at #2 with strong tech/finance talent pipeline

1
China
29%
22,000
2
India
13%
10,000
3
Malaysia
11%
8,000
4
Indonesia
10%
7,500
5
Vietnam
7%
5,000

Students by Institution

60% at top public universities

NUS
2,500 (25%)
NTU
2,000 (20%)
SIM Global
1,200 (12%)
SMU
800 (8%)
Others
3,500 (35%)
Supply & Cost Analysis

Premium Market Positioning

Highest per-student market value globally, SGD 700-1,800/month

Monthly Costs (SGD)

Premium pricing across all segments

Uni Halls
SGD 500-900
HDB Room
SGD 700-1,200
Condo Room
SGD 1,200-1,800
PBSA/Co-living
SGD 1,500-2,200

Key Operators

University housing dominates, limited private PBSA

OperatorTypeBedsSGD/mo
NUS ResidencesUniversity8,500650
NTU HallsUniversity7,200600
Dwell Student LivingPBSA1,2001,800
Cove LivingCo-living8001,600
NEST HousingPBSA6001,700

ABSD Warning for Investors

60% Additional Buyer Stamp Duty for foreigners. Singapore property investment prohibitive for non-residents. Focus on operating leases, not asset ownership.

Risk Assessment

Lowest Risk, Premium Market

World's most stable market, Cost is the only significant barrier

1/5
Political
1/5
Currency (SGD)
1/5
Safety
1/5
Education Quality
4/5
Cost of Living
3/5
Housing Availability

Market Maturity Index

Nascent (1-3)Emerging (4-5)Developing (6-7)Mature (8-10)
8.8, HIGHLY MATURE
Transparency: 10/10
Professionalism: 10/10
Liquidity: 9/10
Regulatory: 10/10
PBSA: 5/10

Investment Thesis

World-class education destination with premium pricing power. Limited PBSA supply creates operator opportunity (not ownership due to ABSD). Target: high-value Indian IT/Finance talent pipeline to Singapore's global hub status.

SGD 29MUni Housing
SGD 94MPrivate Segment
3-4%Est. Yields
$9,200Avg/Student/Year
Data Sources: MOE Singapore, ICA, NUS/NTU enrollment data, PropertyGuru. Singapore is NOT a medical education destination, focus is Engineering, IT, Finance, MBA. Strong post-study work pathways via Employment Pass.

Singapore Student Housing Market 2026: 10,000 Indian Students | $92M Market | NUS #8, NTU #15 | Premium Pricing | 8.8 Maturity Index

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Report Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Interactive Student Housing Maps

Two views of student accommodation for Indian students in Singapore. Where points are crowded, markers group into a count, click or zoom to fan them out.

-Cities mapped
-Universities plotted
-Housing operators
-Indian students (mapped)

1. Indian Student Demand

Universities sized by their Indian-student population (cities shown where universities are not itemised). Click a cluster to expand.
University / city (size = Indian students)12Cluster (click to expand)

2. Student Housing Supply

Cities sized by dormitory beds and shaded by Indian-student concentration; private operators cluster at their base.
Major Indian-student hubSignificantEmergingHousing operator (clustered)

Data: RAYSolute Singapore student-housing workbook, as of January 2026. Compiled from publicly available official Singapore sources and Indian student-mobility statistics, and RAYSolute's own research and analysis. City bubbles are sized by aggregated university dormitory beds and shaded by Indian-student volume (not a supply-shortage measure). Basemap and geocoding © OpenStreetMap contributors, © CARTO and Esri. Markers are geocoded approximations.

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Important Notice and Sources

This report is published by RAYSolute Consultants for general information and market commentary only. It does not constitute investment, financial, legal, tax or migration advice, nor an offer, inducement or invitation to engage in any activity. All figures are indicative estimates compiled from public and third-party sources together with RAYSolute analysis, are subject to change, and should be independently verified before any decision is taken. RAYSolute accepts no liability for any reliance placed on this material. University and company names appear for factual reference only; no affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship is implied.

Sources: compiled from publicly available official Singapore sources and Indian student-mobility statistics, and RAYSolute's own research and analysis. Data as of January 2026. Interactive map basemaps © OpenStreetMap contributors, © CARTO and Esri.