Program Overview
About Singapore University of Technology and Design
The Singapore University of Technology and Design is established to advance knowledge and nurture technically-grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs, with a focus on Design, through an integrated multi-disciplinary curriculum and multi-disciplinary research.
About Singapore
The story of Singapore is rich with twists, turns and triumphs. Some refer to her as the “little red dot”, but Singapore's presence in the world today is larger than that moniker. In fact, Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city. Take a good look around and you’ll see a wide spectrum of cultural diversity in Singapore, most evident at the many places of worship. The rich heritage of Singapore is also evident in the wealth of food choices.
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Term date
- Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
- You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
- Please CLICK HERE for more information on host institution’s term dates.
Eligibility (for students applying via Interdisciplinary Programs Office)
You are eligible to apply for the exchange program if you are a non-final year undergraduate student studying in EVMT/IIM/T&M-DDP
Application Process
To apply, click the “Apply Now via IPO” 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
CLICK HERE for details on visa and residence permit.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required by law in some countries. Please CLICK HERE for details.
HKUST students who take part in the University's exchange programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.
