| Additional CGA Requirement: | No | English Language Proficiency Proof: | Not Required |
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About National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a national public research university in Singapore. The university offers degree programmes in disciplines at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including in the sciences, medicine and dentistry, design and environment, law, arts and social sciences, engineering, business, computing, and music.
About Biodiversity Summer Programme
This is a 5 weeks programme that provides a great opportunity for international students who wish to learn more about Biodiversity in Southeast Asia while getting to know more about Singapore.
HKUST-nominated students are required to enroll in both courses (worth 8 units) below. Please refer to their website for the course descriptions.
Programme Date
15 June - 17 July 2026 (5 weeks)
* Notes:
Fees
HKUST-nominated students will enjoy a tuition fee waiver. HKUST students will bear the costs for accommodation, meals, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and all other costs incurred by the program. For details, please refer to their webiste.
| Fees | In Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
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Tuition
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Waived |
| Miscellaneous Student Fees | ~SGD74 |
| Housing (depending on room type) | SGD2,000-3,500 |
| Student's Pass Application Fee | SGD30-120 |
Eligibility and Application Process
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted. You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
You may also find the details on application process and selection criteria under HKUST Summer Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
All students are required to obtain a valid Students' Pass (Student Visa). For more inforamtion about the student visa application, please visit NUS website.
Health Insurance
HKUST students who take part in the University's study abroad programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
HKUST students must stay in one of the accommodation options offered by the host institution (if applicable). If you choose not to stay in any of them, you must obtain a pre-approval from HKUST by emailing OGL at study.abroad@ust.hk.
Accommodation for overseas participants are arranged at University Town. Participants will pay the “NUS Student” room rates. Accommodation for participants will be confirmed nearer to the programme start date.
Disclaimer: The host institutions may release updated information from time to time. Information on this page will be updated on a rolling basis. While the Office of Global Learning tries the best effort to post the most updated information on this page, you are advised to refer to the host institutions' official websites for the most updated information.
Last update: 3 February 2026