Nanyang Technological University Short-term Summer Program

The NTU Short Term Summer Program opens up fascinating Asian cultural experiences and opportunities and at the same time equips you with key entrepreneurial skills for a venture into Asia.

NTU offer multiple "tracks" for students to choose from. More information on these tracks are listed under the Courses tab.

Fields of study

Arts and Design
Business
Commerce and Economics
Environmental Science
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
IT and Computer Science
Language and Cultural Studies
TV and Media

More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website and program brochure.

Credit equivalent

2 week course: 3-4 Academic Units = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units after successful completion of experience (pending UQ faculty approval).

4 week course: 3-4 Academic Units = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if 6-8 Academic Units are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Please review the host program webpage for visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the NTU entry requirements.

This program impacts on UQ semester 2 dates (except the Venturing into Entrepreneurship course). UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact teaching dates.

Applicants must apply to the Internships and Global Experiences team by 8 March 2023 to be considered for this experience.

Successful applicants will be nominated to Nanyang Technological University by UQ following the application deadline. Selected students will receive the application link via email from NTU GEM Trailblazer Summer Team and will be required to submit an online registration to the University directly by 31 March 2023.

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Courses & Program Dates:

Tracks offered by NTU vary in length. Please review the program brochure for start and end dates of your chosen course.

Students may enrol in up to 2 courses within one track, or across different tracks, however please reveiw course timetables to ensure class times do not clash.

Track 1 - Language and Cultural Studies
An introduction to basic Chinese and Malay language skills, helping students discover the fascinating and intriguing lifestyles in Asia.

Course: LM5001 Malay Language
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: CF5001 Chinese Language and Cultural Studies
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Track 2 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Offered by the Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre (NTC), learn fundamental entrepreneurship competencies, business acumen and stamina to build and grow businesses. Students can take both ET5131 and ET5132.

Course: ET5131 - Venturing Into Entrepreneurship
Duration: 2 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 15 July 2023
Credit: For credit only

Course: ET5132 - New Venture Financing
Duration: 2 week course
Dates: 17 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Track 3 - Creative Design and Media
Through this series, it encourages students to come up with original creative works and design. Students will be able to explore various genres and find their voice through various writing, editing, painting and new media productions.

Course: AAA18J Painting with Watercolors
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: AAA28C Digital Media and Visual Arts: Still Imaging
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: AAA18E Drawing
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: AAA18K Communication Design
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Track 4 - Success in the Globalised Marketplace
To compete in today’s marketplace, one has to possess many traits and skills from cultural intelligence to negotiation skills, strategic management and marketing communications. Students will have a range of business and humanities courses to choose from in this track.

Course: BU5641 Cultural Intelligence: How to be an Explorer of the World
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: BU8642 Leadership in the 21st Century
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: CS2400 Foundation of Information Analytics
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: BC2406 Analytics I: Visual & Predictive Analytics
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: AB0602 Communication Management Strategies
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: AB3601 Strategic Management
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: HS0301 Environmental Sustainability
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Track 5 - New Technologies, New World
Get tech-savvy with this track and dip into the world of 3D printing, bioprinting and their applications in the real world.

Course: CZ2004 Human Computer Interaction
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: EE4483 Artificial Intelligence and Data Mining
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: EE5084 Cyber Security
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: MA5030 Bioprinting: Principles and Applications
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

Course: MA5031 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
Duration: 4 week course
Dates: 3 July 2023 - 29 July 2023*
Credit: For credit only

*dates impact on UQ Semester 2

Costs

The participation mode of this experience is Reciprocity. The tuition fee is paid directly to UQ.

Students are responsible for costs associated with the registration fee, administration fee, accommodation, travel and living expenses.

More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university information sheet (page 24).

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program for an additional cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the NTU Summer Program website.

Funding

New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant

Two week course: Eligible students are guaranteed a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant valued at $3,000 AUD when participating in this experience.

Four week course: Eligible students are guaranteed a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant valued at $3,500 AUD when participating in this experience.

When you submit your application to the Internships and Global Experiences team, you are automatically considered. There is no additional application required. Applicants will need to submit supporting documentation (host acceptance, bank details) by the relevant deadline.

Internships and Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding  page for details.

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Key Dates

Application Deadlines

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Program Dates

See the 'Courses' tab for more information about program dates.

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Reciprocity
Location: Singapore
Credit: For-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate

OS-HELP Loan

If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.

Application Deadlines

15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.