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4. How can I find out if my degree is recognised by the Singapore Civil Service?
The Civil Service recruits people based on the principles of meritocracy, impartiality and incorruptibility. We do this through open competition, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender. With these principles, each Ministry decides on its criteria for recruitment based on the organisation's needs. The hiring department looks at more than the academic qualifications. Other important considerations include relevant experience, past track record and personal qualities such as leadership. The candidate with the best overall fit to the requirements of the job and the culture of the organisation will be appointed.
Generally, a degree is recognised if the institution or university is accredited by the government of the country where it is located. This applies to degrees obtained via full-time or part-time studies as well as distance learning or twinning programmes. For professional qualifications such as law, accountancy and engineering, the foreign degrees must also be recognised by the relevant professional bodies in Singapore.
Students should check a university's accreditation status if they wish to join the Civil Service upon graduation. They can check the status in guidebooks such as the Commonwealth Universities Yearbook. The universities and professional bodies will also be able to advise on the status. A list of guidebooks, education centres and professional bodies is available at http://www.careers.gov.sg/Useful+Links/acredit.htm
4. How can I find out if my degree is recognised by the Singapore Civil Service?
The Civil Service recruits people based on the principles of meritocracy, impartiality and incorruptibility. We do this through open competition, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender. With these principles, each Ministry decides on its criteria for recruitment based on the organisation's needs. The hiring department looks at more than the academic qualifications. Other important considerations include relevant experience, past track record and personal qualities such as leadership. The candidate with the best overall fit to the requirements of the job and the culture of the organisation will be appointed.
Generally, a degree is recognised if the institution or university is accredited by the government of the country where it is located. This applies to degrees obtained via full-time or part-time studies as well as distance learning or twinning programmes. For professional qualifications such as law, accountancy and engineering, the foreign degrees must also be recognised by the relevant professional bodies in Singapore.
Students should check a university's accreditation status if they wish to join the Civil Service upon graduation. They can check the status in guidebooks such as the Commonwealth Universities Yearbook. The universities and professional bodies will also be able to advise on the status. A list of guidebooks, education centres and professional bodies is available at http://www.careers.gov.sg/Useful+Links/acredit.htm
