About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a leading institution of higher education in the Asia-Pacific region. NTU offers broad-based and multi-disciplinary curricula that include schools of engineering, life sciences, communications, art, business, humanities and the social sciences. More than twenty percent of our undergraduate students hail from Asia-Pacific, including Indonesia, Malaysia, China, India, Thailand and Vietnam.
To complement diverse student population, NTU offers comprehensive global education opportunities with top-notch universities, including MIT, Stanford, Waseda, Tokyo University, Beida, Fudan, Indian Institutes of Technology and Cornell.
NTU also offers a rich array of Global Programmes for both incoming international exchange students as well as outgoing students.
About GEM Trailblazer Summer Programme
NTU’s summer programme offers offers more than 20 courses across 5 different tracks and let you experience a unique summer in the heart of the fast developing Asia-Pacific region.
Program Options & Date
| Courses |
Date |
| ET5131 |
26 June - 13 July 2024 (2 weeks) |
| ET5122 |
10 July - 27 July 2024 (2 weeks) |
| All other courses |
26 June - 27 July 2024 (4 weeks) |
** Students are allowed to register up to 2 courses within each track or across different tracks. However, do make sure there is no clash in the timetables between the courses.
Five tracks will be offered this summer:
- Track 1: Language and Cultural Studies
- Track 2: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Track 3: Creative Design and Media
- Track 4: Success in the Globalized Marketplace
- Track 5: New Technologies, New World
If Track 2 (i.e. ET5131/ET5122) is chosen, students are required to take either both courses in Track 2 OR a course from another Track to make the whole stay as
at least 4 weeks.
Click
HERE (under Coursework) for details on each track and the dates of courses offered.
Fees
Nominated exchange students are exempted from tuition fees but are still required to make payment for the administrative and material fees:
| Summer Fees |
For Exchange Students
(SGD) |
| Registration Fee |
$153 |
| Administrative Fee |
$917 |
ClickHERE (under Financial) for details on programme fees.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for the exchange program if you are:
- All undergraduate students in the School of Science (priority given to year 2 or above students)
- AND having CGA at 2.5 or above (students with CGA below 2.5 may still submit application; offers will be granted under special consideration)
Click HERE for details on the eligibility criteria set by the partner.
Application Process
To apply, click the "Apply Now" button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.
Visa Information
ClickHERE (under Student Resources & Contact) for details on student visa.
Health Insurance
It is compulsory for all summer students to purchase the NTU Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance (GHSI) even if you have a similar insurance coverage back home. The insurance fee is already included in the administrative fees.
Click HERE (under Student Resources & Contact) for details.
Accommodation
On-campus accommodation will be provided by host institution. Click HERE (under Housing) for details.
