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. 

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

Applications now closed

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.

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