What ERC Institute does

ERC Institute (ERCI) is a Singapore-based private education institution (PEI), established in 2003 and operating as ERC Institute Pte Ltd under the regulatory oversight of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) with active EduTrust Certification running 01 March 2026 to 28 February 2027. The institution delivers a multi-tier academic portfolio — its own Certificates, Diplomas, and Advanced Diplomas — alongside Bachelor's and Master's degrees awarded by six international university partners: Deakin University (Australia), University of Chichester and University of Wolverhampton (UK), Swansea University and University of Greenwich (UK), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (USA). Technology programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Science, and Data Science, plus aviation programmes via Embry-Riddle, represent the most differentiated curriculum layers.

Instructional delivery combines on-campus classroom learning at the UE Square campus (83 Clemenceau Ave, Singapore CBD), synchronous e-learning via Zoom, and partner university LMS integrations, with academic integrity supported through Turnitin and online simulation games for MBA modules. ERCI serves three primary segments: school leavers and polytechnic graduates seeking international degree pathways, working professionals aged 30+ pursuing career advancement or pivots, and international students (notably from Vietnam and Southeast Asia) recruited through appointed overseas agents with Flywire payment integration.

Revenue mechanics rely on tuition fees for both ERCI-owned qualifications and partner-awarded degrees, with separate published Master Price Lists for local versus international applicants, S$150 non-refundable application fees, and ancillary administrative charges (S$50–S$80). Fee Protection Scheme coverage is provided by Lonpac Insurance, and student financing is facilitated through POSB Study Assist (5.88% p.a.), RHB (4.88% p.a.), and Maybank interest-free instalments (6–12 months). Indirect revenue support comes via international student recruitment agents, group hospitalisation insurance with Income Insurance Limited, and an ERCI UoC Scholarship programme that doubles as a marketing and referral engine.

Name

ERC Institute

Legal name

ERC Institute Pte Ltd

Website

https://erci.edu.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ERC Institute is a Singapore-based, EduTrust-certified private education institution offering certificates through master's degrees via six international university partners, primarily serving local school leavers, working professionals, and Southeast Asian international students with a focus on technology, business, and aviation programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Certificate and Diploma Programmes: ERC Institute awards certificates up to Advanced Diploma level in its own name. Fees vary between local and international applicants with separate fee structures published.
2. University Partner Degree Programmes: Partnership with Deakin University, University of Chichester, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Greenwich, University of Wolverhampton, and Swansea University to deliver degree and postgraduate programmes. Students pay tuition for these internationally awarded degrees.
3. ERCI UoC Scholarship Programme: Provides 100% scholarships for Bachelors and Masters programmes with study grants of S$3,000 for eligible participants. Scholarship recipients must be active in Student Council and fulfil referral responsibilities.
4. Application and Administrative Fees: Non-refundable application fees of S$150 for local students, certificate replacement fees (S$50), transcript reprint fees (S$40), and courier fees (S$80). Appeal fees of S$60.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ERC Institute is a Singapore-based private education institution that delivers its own certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, as well as bachelor's and master's/MBA programmes awarded by international university partners (Deakin University, University of Chichester, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Greenwich, University of Wolverhampton, and Swansea University). Programmes cover business, technology (AI, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Data Science), aviation, and hospitality, with industry-integrated learning through 300+ corporate partners, capstone projects, industry visits, and guest speaker sessions. The institute serves both local Singaporean students and international students from Southeast Asia and other regions.

Product overview

ERC Institute is a Singapore-based private education institution established in 2003 offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes from Certificates through Master's degrees. The institution operates as a pathway provider, delivering its own Certificates, Diplomas, and Advanced Diplomas alongside degree and postgraduate programmes awarded by international university partners including Deakin University (Australia), University of Chichester (UK), Swansea University (UK), University of Wolverhampton (UK), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (USA). The product portfolio includes technology-focused bachelor's degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Science, and Data Science offered through Deakin University, business management programmes at various levels, and specialized programmes in Aeronautics and Aviation. ERC Institute differentiates itself through integrated corporate partnerships providing industry exposure, a scholarship programme supporting outstanding students, mental wellness services, and practical learning initiatives including industry visits, guest speaker series, and capstone projects that connect classroom learning with real-world business challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• #1 Median Gross Monthly Salaries among PEIs in Singapore (2016/17)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Deakin UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeakin University offers full-time technology-based Bachelor courses from Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Science and Data Science at ERCI. Students receive degrees awarded by Deakin University, a public Australian university ranked by Times Higher Education. Programme duration is 36 months with 9 semesters of academic study.
• University of ChichesterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerERCI offers quality academic courses including Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management and Marketing, and MBA programmes awarded by University of Chichester, UK. University recognized for best student experience in UK. ERCI also offers University of Chichester Scholarship programme.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-ranked American aviation university partnership offering full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate degrees in Aeronautics and Aviation Business Administration. Faculty includes industry professionals from the United States. Students access state-of-the-art training facilities at Seletar Aerospace campus.
• Swansea UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwansea University offers Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Global Business Management (Top Up) degree. Established 1920, public research-led university ranked in Top 300 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2025) with 95% graduate employment rate.
• University of GreenwichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHighly ranked UK university partnership providing international accreditation for ERCI programmes with reputation for good online resources and technologies.
• University of WolverhamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partnership offering MBA and other programmes at ERCI. Known for flexible online study resources and technologies. Alumni include Suhaimi Rafdi, CEO of Cathay Organisation Holdings.
• FacebookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner for student exposure through industry visits and guest speaker sessions. Students learn about real-world business operations and digital marketing practices.
• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner providing students with first-hand practical knowledge through industry visits. Students learn about technology trends and digital ecosystem operations.
• BloombergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner for career development sessions. ERCI arranges Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) for students to assess aptitude across finance, business, and career competencies.
• McDonald'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuest speaker series partner. McDonald's management shared importance of product innovation in sustainable business strategies with ERCI students.
• HSBCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading international industry partner providing students with exposure to banking and financial services sector through industry visits.
• LinkedInminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional social platform partnered with ERCI for career coaching sessions. LinkedIn staff conducted coaching sessions for ERCI students at LinkedIn office.
• UnileverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop industry-leading partner for student industry visits and practical learning about consumer goods business operations.
• MicrosoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft Senior Technical Specialist Ms. Rika Kahmil Patawaran conducted guest speaker session on M365 Copilot and AI innovations for student productivity.
• Kitchen Haus GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntrepreneur guest speaker sharing how business collaborations work. Kitchen Haus Group exemplifies successful entrepreneurial collaboration models.
• Irvins Salted EggminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCapstone project partner where students participated in Irvins Salted Egg Chips market expansion plan with extensive market research and strategic recommendations.
• Changi Airport GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCareer talk session conducted for ERCI students to prepare them for future job searches and careers in aviation sector.
• Hitmaker Global AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry visit partner where students learned about music production, business ideas beyond music industry, and innovative ventures from producer Jeff Miyahara.
• YakultminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVirtual factory tour organized for students to learn about factory operations and marketing strategies of the probiotic beverage company.
• Awfully ChocolateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR exchange session partner where students interacted with Awfully Chocolate staff to gain insights into different job roles and responsibilities.
• Apple IncminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry visit partner at Apple office Singapore for students to understand technology company operations.
• NielsenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarket research partner for student industry exposure to consumer insights and data analytics practices.
• Singapore ExpominorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner providing exposure to events and exhibition management sector through student visits.
• NTUCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Trades Union Congress partnership for student understanding of Singapore's labour and employment landscape.
• The Life CelebrantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuest speaker Angjolie Mei shared innovative funeral industry practices during ERCI Guest Speaker Series Episode 9.
• Vision GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry-leading partner for student exposure to business operations and career opportunities.
• Cat & FiddleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuest speaker founder shared journey from pastry baker to entrepreneur during ERCI Guest Speaker Series Episode 5.
• New WaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner for student exposure to sustainability and environmental technology sector.
• StarHubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry visit partner at StarHub office Singapore for students to understand telecommunications and technology sector.
• Lonpac Insurance BHDcoreOthersSSG-approved insurance provider for ERC Institute's Fee Protection Scheme covering student course fees. Policy Z26BX01142871 active until 28 February 2027.
• Income Insurance LimitedcoreOthersGroup Hospitalisation and Surgical Insurance provider for ERCI full-time students. Policy 2100504276-04 active until 31 January 2027 covering hospitalisation and related medical treatment.
• SkillsFuture SingaporecoreOthersGovernment body overseeing private education sector. ERCI is registered under Enhanced Registered Framework and EduTrust certified. All ERCI programmes are registered with SSG.
• Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)coreOthersSingapore government authority for student pass applications and immigration matters. ERCI assists international students with ICA form submissions and student pass processing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• James Cook University Singapore: Australian university's Singapore branch campus offering business, IT, and psychology programmes. Directly comparable to ERCI's Deakin partnership as a foreign-university-direct Singapore presence competing for similar students.
• Amity Global Institute: Singapore PEI offering pathway and degree programmes in business, IT, and hospitality through international university partnerships. Competes with ERCI for similar student segments, particularly in business and technology pathways.
• Curtin Singapore: Curtin University's Singapore campus offering business, IT, and engineering programmes. Competes directly with ERCI's degree portfolio for school leavers and working adults seeking Australian university credentials in Singapore.
• Informatics Education: Singapore-based education provider focused on technology, digital skills, and IT training with both diploma and degree pathways. Partial overlap with ERCI's tech degree portfolio (AI, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Data Science).
• Kaplan Singapore: One of Singapore's largest PEIs offering diploma, degree, and postgraduate programmes through partnerships with UK and Australian universities. Competes directly with ERCI for the same working-adult and school-leaver segments in business, technology, and professional pathways.
• SIM Global Education: Large Singapore PEI affiliated with multiple international universities, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, technology, and social sciences. Closely comparable to ERCI in multi-university partnership model and target demographics.
• MDIS (Management Development Institute of Singapore): Established Singapore PEI founded in 1956 with a wide programme portfolio including business, technology, and life sciences offered in partnership with UK/Australian universities. Competes with ERCI in pathway programmes and international student recruitment.
• PSB Academy: Major Singapore PEI with a similar university-partnership model offering certificates through postgraduate degrees, with strong programmes in business, engineering, and IT. Direct overlap with ERCI's programme mix and target student segments.

Broad incumbents

• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS): Public autonomous university in Singapore offering part-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for working adults. Competes with ERCI for the same adult-learner segment but with stronger brand and government subsidy advantage.

Regional players

• Ngee Ann Academy: Continuing education arm of Ngee Ann Kongsi in Singapore offering professional development and academic pathway programmes. Competes with ERCI for working professionals seeking part-time credentials, though its programme mix skews more toward short courses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/erci.fb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erc-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/erc_institute
• Xx.com/ercinstitute

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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