Frequently Asked Questions: General Questions

1. How do I transfer credit for my Sotheby’s Institute of Art - Singapore study back to my home institution?

2. Are the classes conducted in English Language?

3. Where can I find the course information?

4. How about accommodation? Will I be guaranteed for housing during my exchange programme?

5. What level of English do I need to join Sotheby’s Institute of Art - Singapore?

6. Are the programmes offered in Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore validated and is it recognised in my home country?

7. Are the credits transferable if I decide to transfer to Sotheby’s Institute of Art - London/New York, or to other universities?


1. How do I transfer credit for my Sotheby’s Institute of Art - Singapore study back to my home institution?

A transcript for your academic record will be sent to your home institution at the completion of your exchange. Transfer of credit is entirely at the discretion of your home institution. It is recommended that you talk with your department and arrange what will be credited to your home degree, before you leave your home country.

2. Are the classes conducted in English Language?
All lectures and classes at Sotheby’s Institute of Art - Singapore are conducted in English. In order to succeed academically, you must be able to participate in lectures, class discussions, group work class presentations and tutorials fully.

3. Where can I find the course information?
Please go to www.sothebysinstitute.com/singapore/index.html for course information. The student will find the list of courses with course outlines that is being offered at Sotheby's Institute of Art - Singapore during each academic year. Courses for the current year will be updated as and when it is made available. Other relevant information such as the student handbook, academic calendar, class and examination timetable, is also provided under this website.

4. How about accommodation? Will I be guaranteed for housing during my exchange programme?
Sotheby’s Institute of Art - Singapore does not arrange for accommodation for International exchange students. Sotheby’s Institute of Art - Singapore International exchange students are advised to rent an apartment with other International exchange students. Usually, exchange students would put up at a hostel upon their arrival in Singapore while they call up the local agent and search for private apartment. Alternatively, students could contact the local agents prior to their arrival in Singapore so that the agent could keep a look out for accommodation that suits their needs. Information regarding accommodation issues are available on the website under: Info & Support.

5. What level of English do I need to join Sotheby’s Institute of Art - Singapore?
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit documentation of appropriate English proficiency test scores. The minimum requirements for all postgraduate programmes are fluent written and spoken English to British Council IELTS level 7 or TOEFL 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) or equivalent.

Full offers on Postgraduate programmes cannot be given without the Institute having first received applicants' English Language test scores.

Your level of English will be checked during the evaluation prior to acceptance into the programmes offered in Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore.

6. Are the programmes offered in Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore validated and is it recognized in my home country?
The programme is validated by University of Manchester in the UK. You will need to check to see if your country recognizes both UK degrees and Degrees issues by University of Manchester

7. Are the credits transferable if I decide to transfer to Sotheby’s Institute of Art - London/New York, or to other universities?
Credits are transferable between Sotheby's Institute of Art sites, and we are currently working on a system of completing semesters at different sites.

More information?
Please e-mail: info.sg@sothebysinstitute.com
or call us on tel: +65 6305 2600.