1 in 5 fresh graduates from autonomous universities still seeking employment: MOM
Figure amounts to 3,600 of latest cohort of 18,000 graduates; entry-level PMET roles increase by 300
An estimated one-fifth of fresh graduates from Singapore's autonomous universities remain actively seeking employment, according to data from June 2026. This equates to 3,600 graduates out of a total of 18,000 from the latest cohort. The remaining graduates, numbering 9,100, have secured employment, while 5,400 are not actively seeking work, often due to reasons such as pursuing further education or taking a break before entering the labour force.
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