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NAFA, Singapore

Located at Singapore.



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*******************Update 5th January 2021*******************


NAFA Singapore - Application fee (S$100) waived from 4 Jan to 16 Jan 2021.


NAFA is Singapore’s premier art and design institute with undergraduate courses in Advertising, Graphic Communication, Animation, Fashion, Screen Media, Fine Arts, Arts Management, Performing Arts (Dance, Music, Theatre).


NAFA also selects students for 50% Tuition Grant (scholarship on fee) granted by Ministry of Education Singapore. 


For more details on the application process - contact Ms. Kiran- 9819900666.


Hurry apply today!! Don’t miss out on the application fee waiver!!


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NAFA is Singapore's premiere Art & Design Institute. 

It was founded in 1938, it has gained the status of being one of Asia's most prestigious art & design colleges.

Website: www.nafa.edu.sg

Admissions to NAFA are open for July 2021 admission intake.

Undergraduate Programs Available in:

•       Fine Arts

•       Fashion Design

•       Advertising

•       Graphic Communication

•       Illustration Design with Animation

•       Fashion Merchandising and Marketing

•       Arts Management

•       Furniture & Spatial Design

•       Interior Design

•       Landscape and Architecture

•       Object Design with Jewelry

Structure of Course:

•       NAFA offers a 3-Year Full Time Diploma Course

•       Top-Up Bachelors of Arts (Honours) Degree pertaining to the Diploma course is available to student to pursue after the successful Completion of the Diploma Program

Eligibility Criteria:

Student has to be a minimum of 16 years of age or above in the year they are admitted to the diploma course.

Admission Process:

  • Portfolio Submission: NAFA accepts portfolio (in soft format) of around 10-15 pieces of Art work. The art work should:
  • Not be over 2 years old
  • A variety of media eg. drawing, painting, photographs is encouraged
  • The work shouldn't be copied, should be original
  • There is a space for the student to mention a short description (eg. what was the ideology behind making it, the process etc.), medium used (eg. water colors, color pencils etc.) in the portfolio.
  • Statement of Purpose: Short Description about: Why the intended field of study, Why NAFA, Any competitions/awards/achievements, What are your plans after the course?
  • Letter of Recommendation: 1 Letter from the school teacher/ Art Teacher

Cost of studies:

  • Tuition Fee: Appx. S$ 19,200/ year (Please check website for the exact and updated course fee - www.nafa.edu.sg)
  • Tuition Grant: Available to students based on merit i.e. past academic excellence and portfolio/ test results: 50% tuition fee waiver- provided by the Ministry Of Education, Singapore
  • Scholarships: Available to students based on Merit given by NAFA

Other Information

Application Fees: N/A
Tution Fees: Appx. S$ 19,200/ year
Degree providers: N/A
International Student Exchange Provided: No