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5 Best Mba Schools in Singapore (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Picking an MBA school in Singapore usually turns into a scroll through glossy brochures that all promise the same global outlook. These five schools have racked up 6,210 Google reviews between them, and one name alone accounts for most of that: 5,004 reviews at PSB Academy, more than the other four combined, which says a lot about which programs actually build a large, engaged alumni base.

Short answer: PSB Academy City Campus: Main Wing leads with 4.9 stars across 5,004 reviews, by far the highest review volume of any school here. Aventis Graduate School and Amity Global Institute both rate 4.7, while Singapore Management University, a public university, rates 4.2 across 423 reviews. Fees and program structure vary a lot between private business schools and SMU, so compare accreditation and course format directly with each school.
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How Singapore's MBA Schools Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 PSB Academy City Campus: Main Wing 4.9 5,004 Overall / largest track record View ›
2 Aventis Graduate School Singapore 4.7 392 Working professionals / part-time MBA View ›
3 Singapore Management University 4.2 423 Public university prestige View ›
4 Amity Global Institute (AGI) 4.7 195 International / study abroad programs View ›
5 Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM) 4.6 196 Community feel / international students View ›
5 Best Mba Schools in Singapore (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

PSB Academy City Campus: Main Wing logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

PSB Academy City Campus: Main Wing

4.95,004 Google reviews

PSB Academy is a private education institution based at Raffles Boulevard in Singapore's city center, offering part-time and full-time diploma, degree, and postgraduate programs across business, finance, accounting, and several other disciplines. The academy partners with a range of international universities for its degree programs and runs a virtual campus tour alongside in-person orientation for new students. It's one of the largest private education providers in Singapore by enrolled student numbers.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly name specific program consultants and administrative staff who guided them through enrollment
  • Multiple reviews describe the resignation or transfer process from a previous school as smooth and well-supported
  • Parents of enrolled students mention feeling reassured by staff communication during their child's transition

Worth knowing

  • A small share of the 5,004 reviews are critical, though the volume is large enough that the overall pattern stays strongly positive
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume5,004 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency11 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: PSB Academy ranks first on this page by a wide margin, both on rating and on a review base more than ten times larger than most of the other schools listed here. That scale alone makes it worth a serious look for anyone comparing private MBA options in Singapore.

6 Raffles Blvd, #03 - 200, Singapore 039594

Aventis Graduate School Singapore logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Aventis Graduate School Singapore

4.7392 Google reviews

Aventis Graduate School, based on Orchard Road, specializes in part-time master's degree and MBA programs designed around working professionals in Singapore. The school runs a mix of short professional courses (including AI and crypto training) alongside its longer degree programs, often in partnership with hotel venues for weekend sessions. Its marketing points to Singapore's position as a hub for multinational corporations as the backdrop for its MBA offering.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently name specific instructors by name and describe the teaching as practical rather than purely theoretical
  • Multiple reviews mention the course pacing as well-suited to working adults balancing jobs and study
  • Comfortable, professional venues (including partner hotel space) come up as a plus for weekend sessions

Worth knowing

  • Reviews skew toward shorter professional courses rather than the full MBA program specifically, so ask for MBA-specific outcomes data before enrolling
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume392 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Aventis ranks second here with a strong 4.7 rating built on a genuinely large, high-confidence review base. A solid pick for anyone who needs a part-time structure that fits around full-time work.

100 Orchard Rd, #04-100, Singapore 238840

Singapore Management University logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Singapore Management University

4.2423 Google reviews

Singapore Management University, based in the Bras Basah-City Hall district, is a public university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, law, economics, accountancy, and computing. SMU is well connected to public transport and spans ten buildings, split between academic schools and student facilities. Its SMU Academy arm runs executive and professional development courses alongside the university's core degree offerings.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight SMU's ranking recognition in fields like investment banking and accounting
  • The city-center campus and public transport access get repeated praise
  • SMU Academy's executive courses are described as practical and industry-relevant by working professionals

Worth knowing

  • A one-star review describes an unwelcoming interaction with student staff at an open house event
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume423 · 91th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: SMU has the most recognized public-university name on this list, though it ranks fourth here on both rating and review volume behind the three private schools above it. Worth it if public-university accreditation matters more to your goals than review volume.

81 Victoria St, Singapore 188065

Amity Global Institute (AGI) logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Amity Global Institute (AGI)

4.7195 Google reviews

Amity Global Institute, located on Orchard Road, is a private education institution running diploma, degree, and postgraduate programs, including a Singapore Study Abroad Program (SAP) built around international students and cross-cultural business training. The institute partners with universities including the University of East Anglia for specific degree pathways and covers disciplines from business and finance to logistics and hospitality.

What people praise

  • Multiple detailed reviews describe specific instructors as engaging and supportive throughout a study abroad program
  • Reviewers mention improved spoken English and cross-cultural business knowledge as concrete outcomes
  • Administrative support for documentation and travel logistics gets specific, repeated praise

Worth knowing

  • A small number of one-star reviews exist among the 195 on record, though the large majority are five-star
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume195 · 68th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Amity ties Aventis on rating but with a much smaller review base, so we rank it third overall. It's a strong option specifically for students drawn to its study-abroad and cross-cultural business programming.

228 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238853

Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM) logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM)

4.6196 Google reviews

Nanyang Institute of Management, based on North Canal Road in Singapore's Chinatown-adjacent business district, is a private college offering programs across arts, business, education, and hospitality, with certificate through master's degree tracks. NIM runs its own onboarding process for international students and has built a reputation as a welcoming option for students from Vietnam and other parts of Asia. The college organizes regular student events to build a sense of community on campus.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically call out the institute's events and community atmosphere as a differentiator
  • International students, including several from Vietnam, describe the environment and support services as genuinely helpful
  • A named onboarding specialist is credited with making the enrollment process smooth for a student who had to resign from a job to attend

Worth knowing

  • Most recent reviews on record are roughly a year old, older than the other schools on this list
  • Smallest review count relative to its rating tier
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume196 · 74th
Confidencemoderate
Recency11 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: NIM ranks fifth here on review volume and recency, but its consistent praise for community and international-student support makes it worth a look for students who value a smaller, close-knit campus over scale.

28 N Canal Rd, Poh Heng Building, Singapore 059284

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How we rank these schools

Each school’s score blends its live Google rating, how many people have actually reviewed it, how that volume compares to the other schools on this page, and how recently reviews are still coming in. A school with a handful of reviews needs more consistency to earn the same confidence score as one with thousands. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does an MBA cost in Singapore? (2026)

MBA and postgraduate tuition in Singapore varies substantially between public universities and private institutions, and by whether the program is delivered full-time or part-time, so confirm current fees directly with each school before applying.

Serving all of Singapore

These schools cluster around the city center and Orchard Road, from the Marina Bay area to Bras Basah, so most students searching for an MBA school near me in Singapore will find several of these within a short MRT ride of the central business district.

What to ask before you enroll in an MBA program

  • Is the program accredited by Singapore’s Committee for Private Education (CPE) or an equivalent body?
  • Is the degree awarded directly, or through a partner university overseas?
  • What’s the total program cost including any partner-university fees?
  • Can the program be completed part-time while working full-time in Singapore?
  • What support is available for international students on study passes?
  • What’s the typical class size and how much direct access do students get to faculty?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these MBA schools?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for MBA and business schools in Singapore, then scored each on its rating, review volume, review recency, and profile completeness.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects data verified in July 2026. We periodically refresh it as ratings and review counts change.

Is PSB Academy a university?

PSB Academy is a private education institution that partners with international universities to award degrees, rather than a standalone degree-granting university itself.

Is SMU a good choice for an MBA in Singapore?

SMU is a well-regarded public university with a strong reputation, particularly through its SMU Academy executive education arm, though it rates lower here on Google reviews than the private schools on this list.

The bottom line

PSB Academy is the safe default on this list, backed by a review base that dwarfs every other school here. If you want a public-university credential specifically, SMU is the one name on this page that offers it, even with a lower Google rating.

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