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's unique summer programme will bring you an unforgettable summer education. NTU offer multiple "tracks" for students to choose from. More information on these tracks are listed under the Courses tab.
Fields of study
- Accounting
- Arts
- Chinese Language and Cultural Studies
- Climate Change
- Communications
- Computer Sciences
- Creative Design and Media
- Cyber Security
- Data Analysis
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- History
- International Business
- Machine Learning
- Management
You must ensure that you choose courses that offer at least 3 AUs Credits. You are able to enrol in up to two courses within one track, or across different tracks, however please refer to the course timetable in the course list to ensure that the teaching periods do not overlap. More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website.
Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation.
Credit equivalent
3 AUs = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if 6 AUs 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.
While the program commences on 19 June 2026, you may arrive at NTU from 22 June 2026 to check-in to accommodation and join orientation. You must not book flights until after your exam timetable for Semester 2, 2026 has been finalised.
It is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team at least 4 weeks before the nomination deadline to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application and nomination deadlines.
Applicants must apply to the Global Experiences team team by 10 March 2026 to be considered for this experience.
Successful applicants will be nominated to Nanyang Technological University by UQ by 15 March 2026. Selected students will receive the application link via email from NTU GEM Trailblazer Summer Team after this, and will be required to submit an online registration to the host University by 31 March 2026.
Courses & Program Dates:
Tracks offered by NTU vary in length. Please review the host program website for start and end dates of your chosen course as well as course syllabi.
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.
- Duration: 4-week course
- Dates: 22 June - 18 July
- 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.
Session 1
- Course: ET5131 Venturing Into Entrepreneurship
- Duration: 2 week course
- Dates: 22 June - 4 July
- Credit: For-credit only
Session 2
- Course: ET5122 E-Start-up and Social Media Strategies
- Duration: 2 week course
- Dates: 2 July - 18 July
- 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.
- Duration: 4 week course
- Dates: 22 June - 18 July
- 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.
- Duration: 4 week course
- Dates: 22 June - 18 July
- 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.
- Duration: 4 week course
- Dates: 22 June - 18 July
- Credit: For-credit only
Costs
The participation mode of this experience is Exchange, meaning your tuition fees are paid directly to UQ.
Students are responsible for costs associated with the exchange, which will include a registration fee of approximately $180 AUD and a $1,080 AUD administration fee. Students will also be responsible of accommodation, travel and living expenses.
More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university information sheet.
Accommodation
Shared dormitory style accommodation in NTU's on-campus Halls of Residence 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
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.
OS-HELP Loan
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.
Student Testimonials
Nathan - Nanyang Technological University
B Engineering (Honours), Winter 2024
Matthew - Nanyang Technological University
B Engineering (Honours) / B Computer Science, Winter 2023
The experience has also changed the way that I think about and understand other cultures.
Yang - Nanyang Technological University
B Arts (Honours), Winter 2022
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 10 March 2026
Host: 31 March 2026
Program Dates
See the 'Courses' tab for more information about program dates.
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Singapore (In-person)
Credit: For-credit only
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
*OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
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.