NUS Global Relations Office (GRO)
Over 4,000 NUS students do a study abroad programme each year, complementing their degree with a global experience
More than 100 programmes with 300+ partner universities in over 50 countries to choose from!
Student Exchange Programme (SEP)
Stand out as a global citizen and future-readygraduate by embarking on SEP – our longest-runningand largest student mobility programme at NUS!
300+ Partner Universities
50Countries
2,000Students each AY
20,000+Alumni Participants
What is SEP?
SEP is an opportunity for students to:
Spend one or two semesters studying at a partner university
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Earn modular credits toward their major in a new academic setting
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Immerse themselves in a new place and culture
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4 Enjoy tuition-fee waiver from the partner institution, and pay NUS tuition fees for the exchange semester(s)
TOP REASONS FOR GOING ON SEP (what our students say)
To experience a different culture
Personal development
To experience a different education system
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AFTER THEIR SEP EXPERIENCE…
Felt more capable of taking care of themselves ~99%
Became more adaptable to new environment or changes~99%
Financial Aid for SEP
NUS Awards for Study Abroad (NASA)
Awards/Sponsorships from external organisations & donors
Loans
Short-Term Programmes
Maximise your term breaks by joining a short-term programme like a summer/winter academic programme, a research attachment at a partner university, a study trip or even a special exchange programme to China!
Earn credits towards your degree(depending on programme)
Apply for the financial supportadministered by GRO
When do Short-Term Programmes take place?
Full-Semester
4-6 Months Year-round
Year-End Break
4-6 weeks December – Mid-January
Semester Break (Summer)
4-12 weeks May, June, July
International Summer/Winter Programmes (i-SP)
shorter in duration than SEP; offers students theopportunity to explore non-traditional study abroaddestinations
cultivates a deeper appreciation of diversecultures and lifestyles in different countries while notaffecting the academic term.
International Research Attachments (i-RAP) Opportunity to conduct research in a
different academic/research environmentunder the mentorship of world-classresearchers at NUS partner universities
Availability depends on research topicsand professors/researchers who are ableto supervise.
Study Trips for Engagement and EnRichment (STEER)
Aims to familiarise students with the diverse socio-cultural-political-economic environments of newly emerging markets
Offers opportunities for engagement with government agencies, educational and business institutions
Thematic Programmes
Duration: 2-3 weeksGroup size: Approx. 20 students
Study Trips for Engagement and EnRichment (STEER)Number of STEER programmes coverage by regions (since 2010):-
Asia: 59 Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam
Africa: 2 Botswana, South Africa
Europe: 3 Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia
Latin America: 5 Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Panama
Middle East: 7 Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
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Total: 76
Temasek Foundation International LEaRN Programme @ NUS
Student Exchange Programme or NUS Overseas Programme To Southeast Asia, China, India, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong In Semester 1 or Semester 2 Participate in community service at host country Participate in leadership and networking activities in Singapore
(following return to NUS)
SCHOLARSHIPS BY TEMASEK FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
Malaysia, Indonesia,China, India
S$7,000
Hong Kong, Japan,South Korea,
Taiwan
Philippines, Thailand,Vietnam*
S$5,000S$6,000
*And other partner universities of your faculty in Southeast Asia
Semester at Sea (SAS) Rigorous coursework coupled with field assignments and
service learning in 8 to 12 international destinations, on board a ship
Option to participate in a 15-week semester Fall voyage (September-December) or Spring voyage (January-April)