10th Sino-Singapore Undergraduate Exchange Programme 2012

The Sino-Singapore Undergraduate Exchange Programme is a prestigious programme spearheaded by the respective Ministry of Education (MOE) of Singapore and China. It aims to instill Singaporean students with a global perspective and understanding on China and its potential, and to expose the Chinese students to life and education in Singapore.

APRU Doctoral Students Conference

The APRU Doctoral Students Conference is a multi- and cross-disciplinary conference which allows doctoral students to benefit from sharing and learning with counterparts from different universities. Students present their research centred around an overarching theme.

Please check back at a later date for more information on how to apply for the APRU Doctoral Students Conference 2012.

AUN Educational Forum and Young Speakers Contest

The AUN Educational Forum and Young Speakers’ Contest is an annual two-week workcamp that aims to foster the ASEAN spirit through academic and non-academic activities. Hosted by a different member university and with a different theme annually, participants attend, engage and participate in such activities as round-table discussions, speakers’ contests, educational tours, cultural programmes and specially-arranged lectures.

Please check back at a later date for more information on how to apply for the AUN Educational Forum and Young Speakers’ Contest.

ASEAN Youth Cultural Forum

The ASEAN Youth Cultural Forum is an annual event organised under the auspices of the ASEAN University Network (AUN). Aimed primarily at enhancing and strengthening mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation among ASEAN youths, the Forum provides a platform for students from AUN member universities to showcase their cultures and traditions through music, song and dance. This is a unique opportunity for youths in the region, not only to gain a better appreciation of their cultural heritage and that of others, but also provide a means of promoting stronger cross-border interactions and ties.

Please check back at a later date for more information on how to apply for the ASEAN Youth Cultural Forum.

French-NUS Double Degree Programme

Couple your NUS education with two years of studying at a top French institution and receive Diplome d’Ingenieur from French Grandes Ecoles along with MEng, MSc or MComp from NUS.

INNOVATE 2013

INNOVATE is an international academic immersion for engineering, science and business students, organised by the University of Pittsburgh, USA. To be held in the dynamic Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai between 8 to 17 March 2013, participants will examine the relationship between technology, globalisation, and leadership in the contemporary marketplace, with a focus on Asian economies.

Semester at Sea (SAS)

Add a truly global component to your college education. Operated by the nonprofit Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) and sponsored through the University of Virginia, Semester at Sea's worldwide itineraries offer rigorous coursework coupled with field assignments, service learning in 8-12 international destinations, and the skills necessary to compete in today's rapidly globalizing world. NUS students from all faculties have the option of participating in 15 week semester or 10 week summer voyages.

Temasek Foundation Leadership Enrichment and Regional Networking
(TF LEaRN) Programme 2012 @ National University of Singapore

With the aim to groom the leader in you, the TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS nurtures the next generation of Asian leaders by providing opportunities for cultural exchange, networking, community engagement and leadership development.

Selected students receive S$ 4,000-S$ 6,000 during their semester exchange to ASEAN and Asia (China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan).

U21 Undergraduate Research Conference

The U21 Undergraduate Research Conference allows students from around the globe to present their research to a diverse audience of peers, faculty, and mentors from the U21 member universities.  Students from any discipline are welcome to join the conference for stimulating discussions and networking opportunities.  Seminars and social activities are also included in the programme. 

The U21 Undergraduate Research Conference 2013 will take place from 8 to 12 July 2013, at University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This year’s conference takes the theme ‘Urban Challenges: builing healthy, smart and & creative cities for the future’.

U21 Graduate Research Conference

The U21 Graduate Research Conference aims to provide participants with an opportunity to develop a range of skills relevant to the research process. Delegates give talks, present posters, and produce short articles which are reviewed by other participants.  These experiences develop their communication skills and give them an idea of the peer review process.  Guest speakers are also invited to contribute to the discussions.

The next Graduate Research Conference will be hosted by University College Dublin in July 2013 on the theme 'Energy'. Please check back at a later date for more information on the U21 Graduate Research Conference 2013.

South Africa: Warwick in Africa Programme

NUS and Warwick University have teamed up to offer NUS undergraduate students opportunities to make a difference in lives of hundreds of African high school students in impoverished villages in South Africa through the Warwick in Africa Programme (WiA).

WiA is a Mathematic and English teaching programme in African high schools organized by Warwick University for its own students for the past years. The programme has been extremely successful and gained media attention in the United Kingdom. A 30-minute documentary film of the programme “Our World: Mission For Maths” was broadcasted on BBC News Channel in early October 2011.

Yale Visiting International Student Program (Y-VISP)

The Yale Visiting International Student Program (www.yale.edu/yvisp) is an honors program at Yale University, designed for undergraduates from partner institutions. Selected students will join the Yale undergraduate community for a full academic year (junior year).  You will enroll in Yale undergraduate courses and live with Yale students in one of 12 residential college communities.  You will also participate in extracurricular activities available to all Yale undergraduates.