Raffles Design Institute Singapore

PROFILE RAFFLES DESIGN INSTITUTE SINGAPORE

locationSingapura

Established in 1990

Raffles Design Institute Singapore, under Raffles College of Higher Education, is a private design focused institution in Singapore offering fast tracked pathways from preparatory studies to diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor top up, and selected postgraduate options. It is located at 111 Somerset on Orchard Road and provides studio based learning supported by facilities such as studios, workshops, classrooms, and a library. International students are supported through structured admissions processes including Student’s Pass related documentation guidance, with multiple intakes offered across the year depending on the programme.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Raffles Design Institute Singapore highlights a long running design education focus since 1990, covering multiple professional design disciplines and offering structured progression routes that can shorten time to qualification through fast tracked formats. The institution also operates within a wider Raffles Education network across multiple countries, which is positioned as a global presence for the group.

  1. Established in 1990 with dedicated professional design disciplines including Animation Design, Digital Media Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Design, Product Design, Visual Communication Design, and Video Game Design
  2. Fast tracked study structure promoted by the institution, including Diploma, Advanced Diploma top up, Bachelors top up, and Masters top up pathways
  3. Part of a wider Raffles Education group network that states a presence of 16 educational institutions across 9 countries

FACILITIES

The 111 Somerset campus is described as having learning spaces designed for interactive delivery, including studios and specialist areas for project work. Facilities include learning support spaces such as a library and student social spaces. Facilities also include student support touchpoints and selected faith and wellbeing spaces.

  1. Seminar rooms, Campus at 111 Somerset
  2. Classrooms, Campus at 111 Somerset
  3. Workshops, Campus at 111 Somerset
  4. Design studios, Campus at 111 Somerset
  5. Library, Campus at 111 Somerset
  6. Laboratories, Campus at 111 Somerset
  7. Student Connexion, Campus at 111 Somerset
  8. Chapel, Campus at 111 Somerset
  9. Concierge counter, Campus at 111 Somerset

LOCATION

Raffles College of Higher Education Singapore at 111 Somerset

111 Somerset, #15-22, 111 Somerset Road, Singapore 238164

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all IGCSE programmes

  1. International General Certificate of Secondary Education, IGCSE

List of all foundation programmes

  1. Foundation Studies

List of all diploma programmes

  1. Diploma in Animation Design
  2. Diploma in Digital Media Design
  3. Diploma in Game Design
  4. Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design
  5. Diploma in Interior Design
  6. Diploma in Jewellery Design
  7. Diploma in Product Design
  8. Diploma in Fashion Design

List of all certificate programmes

  1. Advanced English Language
  2. Higher English Language Programme, HELP

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Top Up) in Design discipline pathways, available within discipline pages such as Graphic Design, Fashion Marketing, and Fashion Communication and Journalism

List of postgraduate programmes

  1. Master of Science International Business Management

List of other programmes

  1. English Language Programmes, including Advanced English and HELP

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

SGD 1,000 excluding GST

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

SGD 5,559 to SGD 10,900 per year

SGD 19,075 to SGD 38,150 per year

SGD 39,240 per year

Living Cost

Approximately SGD 1,550 to SGD 3,400 per month including accommodation

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Homestay

Homestay accommodation is commonly used by international students in Singapore and typically involves living with a local host family in a residential area. This option provides a furnished room and basic household access while allowing students to experience daily local living.

  1. Benefit: cultural immersion and daily English usage
  2. Room: single or shared bedroom
  3. Facilities: bed, study desk, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
  4. Meals: optional or partially provided depending on arrangement
  5. Price range: approximately SGD 900 to SGD 1,500 per month