NTU Summer School
Spend 4-6 weeks studying at one of the world's top universities (#11 globally, QS 2020). Nanyang Technological University is recognized internationally for cutting-edge technological research, and its courses on technical innovation are led by some of the topmost experts in the field.
Singapore is known for its multicultural cuisine, as well as being one of the world's safest cities. With English as one of itsfour official languages, it is an easy and comfortable city in which to live and the perfect base from which to explore Asia. With over 300 cities within a 7 hour flight radius from Changi International, Singapore's airport is consistently ranked #1 of all international airports in the world!
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Program details
NTU offers several course tracksin different areas.The following tracks are offered each year:
Track 1: Language & Cultural Studies -courses focus on Chinese & Malay language/culture
Track 2: Entrepreneurship & Innovation -courses focus on entrepreneurship
Track 3: Creative Design & Media -courses focus on fine art, communications, media, film studies, political science
Track 4: Success in the Globalised Marketplace-courses focus on marketing, accounting, management, cultural intelligence, leadership, communication, finance, visual data
Track 5: New Technologies, New World -courses focus on bioprinting, 3D printing, cyber security, data science, AI
Please visitfor more information on these tracks - select the "coursework" tab at the top of the page.
You can also view the .
Students are allowedto take 2courses within a single track or by mixing-and-matching across multiple tracks, as long as there are no timetable conflicts. 1 course at NTU = 1 standard 3-unit course at UCalgary.
Haskayne Students: A Haskayne Specific Exchange is available at Nanyang. Review your course selection with a Haskayne exchange advisor before your exchange commences to confirm transfer credit. .
Student Experience: "The 3D printing facilities are incredible and the two professors teaching the [bioprinting] course (whom also write the textbook) are two of the most published in the entire world. I would definitely recommend it to any engineering student."
Most courses run for 4 weeks. However, courses in Track 2 run for 2 weeks.
- Standard dates for the 4 week courses: June 26to July 27, 2023
- please see the program page for the two week course dates.
The 2024 dates have yet to be realeased, but they should be similar to earlier iterations.
Please check for exact dates.
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Costs
Exchange students pay their tuition for 2 UCalgary courses and relevant academic fees to the ɫ. Other expenses are paid directly to the service provider.
The summer program registration fee (153 SGD), administration fee (917 SGD), accommodation (930 SGD for 4 weeks) total roughly $1990 SGD,plus airfare, local transit, insurance, vaccinations, visas, meals, and any personal expenses.
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Funding
Did you know that you can take your UCalgary funding with you on exchange?
Since you remain a degree seeking student at UCalgary while on exchange you remain eligible for anyyou are eligible to receive from the university as well as.Our office administers several awards, including the Global Access Fund (based on a funding-first model where students apply prior to committing to a global learning program) and the (students apply after being accepted to a global learning program; the amount varies year-to-year as the money is split among chosen recipients). Students may only receive these awards once. Please see the funding page, linked below, for more information.
Summer program students will live in residence, in a twin-sharing room arrangement. Meals are not included, but there are several residence canteens and food vendors around campus for students to purchase their meals from. Kitchen facilities are not available.
The campus spreads across 500 acres of lush, green tropical gardens and innovative building structures.
Rooms are furnished with a bed, mattress, study table, chair, wardrobe, bookshelf and bulletin board (to pin notes, etc). Each room is fitted with window coverings such as blinds or curtains, lighting and a fan. There are phone jacks and Ethernet connections in each room. You have to bring or buy your own LAN cable for wired LAN connection in the rooms. WIFI is available at the common areas in the halls of residence. Other fittings may be provided and these vary from hall to
Note: Bed‐linen, blankets and pillows will NOT be provided. Students will have to purchase their own bed‐linen, pillows and blankets when they arrive in NTU. Refer to this suggested packing list.
Suggested items to bring/buy:
- Shower tote bucket
- Toiletries
- Towels, washcloths (recommended 2 sets)
- Shower shoes
- Single‐size bed sheets/linen, blanket, pillow, pillow cases
- Laundry bag, detergent
- Clothes hangers and pegs
- Laptop, with internet Cable or pocket router
- Padlocks
This exchange is open to regular, full-time students in any faculty at UCalgary, who have completed at least 1 full year (10 courses) at the post-secondary level, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B-).
Haskayne Students: There are additional eligibility requirements – see the for details. When applying in the online application portal, be sure to select the Haskayne version of this exchange. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, contact your to discuss.
If you plan to travel on a passport from an Assessmentaccording to the Singapore visa assessment, we recommend to look at programs outside of Singapore. If you are a citizen of Singapore, you will not be eligible for Singapore exchange programs. Please speak with an advisor for more information.
Students with accessibility needscan consult thewebsiteat NTU to see if their support services meet your needs. Your UCalgary exchange advisor can also facilitate additional conversation with NTU.
Have questions?
The exchange advisor for this program is: Veronica V. Cardoso
How to Apply
Download the application guide
This PDF contains information on how to complete your application and what to do after you have applied.
Identify three programs of interest
We recommend applying for your top three programs for the priority application deadline, as placement may be competitive. We will assess your applications in ranked order.
Check requirements and deadlines
These may vary by program, so check the individual program pagesand make sure that you are aware of any different application deadlines or eligibility requirements.
Start your application
Once you have gathered everything you need, you can begin your application!
Please note: Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are submitted in full.
International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.
For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.
If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.
Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.