Youth Programmes

Experience the NUS Academic and Student Life

Embark on your NUS journey with the NUS Youth Programmes, designed to inspire and empower youth globally. Discover the impact you wish to create and make informed decisions along the way. Immerse yourself in the NUS experience, embracing innovation, academic excellence, and global responsibility.

You will experience the vibrant NUS culture and develop essential soft skills such as leadership, teamwork, and public speaking. These skills are crucial for personal and professional growth, ensuring you are well-prepared for future challenges.

Target Learners

High School*, Pre-University students, & Undergraduates

*Participants must be at least 15 years old at the start of the programme.

Programme Schedule
(Typical)

June to August
December to February

Programme Structure

On-campus:
Minimum 15 hours of classroom engagement over 1-2 weeks.
Online:
Minimum 18-24 hours of synchronous or blended learning over 3-6 weeks.

Certificate of Completion

Verifiable e-Certificate of Completion, issued by the National University of Singapore via Accredible

In Numbers

Participants from

countries and regions

Over

programmes across four domains

Over

100

classes delivered annually

Over

4,000

students annually

Range of Youth Programmes

For High School / Pre-University Students:

International Economics and Finance

Media Communication and Marketing

For Undergraduate Students:

Journalism and New Media

Law and Public Policy

Music, Art and Culture

Psychology and Applied Psychology

Teaching and Learning

The Common Law in Commercial Litigation

For High School / Pre-University Students:

Negotiation in a Global World for Young Leaders

For Undergraduate Students:

Business and Finance

Business Law: Common Law Perspective

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Maritime and Supply Chain Management

For High School / Pre-University Students:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Fundamentals

For Undergraduate Students:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Machine Learning Applications)

Data Analytics and Mathematical Statistics

Essential Numerical Methods for Data Analytics and Financial Engineering

Inspiring Health for All

Introduction to Industry 4.0

Medical and Life Science - Immune Action in Infection and Cancer

Community Youth Leadership in a Sustainable World

Programme Calendar

[Open for application] NUS College Summer School 2026
(June 2026) >

Other NUS Summer Programmes
(Jun to Jul 2026) >

Course Calendar:
Group Enrolment Programmes >

Connect with Us

For individuals interested in joining NUS Youth programmes mailing list for future programme runs. >

For institutions or organisations
interested in customised and/or group bookings.
>

FAQ

Find answers about the programme, admin matters, registration, learning experience, and course completion. >

Meet Our Past Participants

Youth testimonial_Tija_AI for community impact

Martiza Hanim Tsurayya, Indonesia

AI for Community Impact Programme

One lesson I have learned (from this youth programme) is that it's important to know your skills and keep an open mind to explore different paths. It's essential to find your direction and not be solely focused on academics.

Chen Guoyi, China

Physics Challenge Camp

I participated in the 2019 NUS Physics Challenge Camp at the Department of Physics in my first year of high school. At the camp, I enjoyed the best campus life in UTown. I relished the fantastic lectures and tutorials held by NUS Professors and visited state-of-the-art research facilities such as SSLS, the Centre for Quantum Technologies, and the Center for 2D Materials, etc.

My true interest in the fields of Science and Engineering began during my participation in the Physics Challenge Camp. I still remember the question we were presented with by the professor, "Why do the dimples on a golf ball's surface make it fly farther?". Through careful planning and trials, I concluded that this experiment was difficult to conduct under normal circumstances. However, this didn't stop me from trying further. After combining ideas from articles offered by NUS Professors, I used engineering methodologies to prove this physics theory and I successfully derived dynamic equations of the drag forces experienced by a golf ball using MATLAB and built up a laminar flow field to simulate the experiment with the aid of COMSOL Multiphysics. I finished a research report on the golf problem in my last year of my high school and strongly feel that computer-aided modelling, an engineering method, creates a new language to explain science, ultimately providing theoretical solutions to extant problems.

Miss Gan, Chengdu University, China

Journalism and New Media

In this summer filled with full of challenges and opportunities, l was honored to participate the summer programme on Journalism and New Media at the National University of Singapore. This short but fulfilling learning experience not only gave me a deeper understanding of journalism and new media, but also enabled me to gain valuable growth in cross-cultural exchange. At the beginning of the programme, l was deeply attracted by the rigorous academic atmosphere and advanced teaching facilities of NUS. in the classroom, the excellent professors of NUs opened the door to journalism and new media for us with their rich professional knowledge and unique insights. l deeply appreciate that in this era of information explosion, journalists not only need solid skills in writing, editing and evaluation, but also need to have keen insight and judgement to sift out valuable information and deliver it to the public. During my study, l met many like-minded students. We came from different provinces and cities, with different cultural backgrounds and academic experiences. In group discussions and classroom interactions, we shared each other's views and insights, and sparks of ideas collided. This kind of cross-cultural communication made me understand more that news and new media have no borders, they connect every corner of the world and convey the common voice and emotion of human beings.

展望未来，我希望能够将这次研学项目的所学所得应用到实际的工作和生活中。我将继续努力学习提升自己的专业素养和实践能力;我也将积极参与各种新闻实践活动，丰富自己的经验和见识。我相信，只要保持对新闻事业的热爱和追求，我一定能够在这个充满挑战与机遇的领域中走出一条属于自己的道路。

Disclaimer

Admission Clarity

Participation in Youth programmes, whether online or in person, does not guarantee admission to the University, provide an advantage in degree programme admissions process, or imply a commitment to future enrolment.

Exclusions

The university is not responsible for additional expenses, such as travel, medical costs, transport, accommodation, meals, or activities outside the scheduled programme timing, unless otherwise agreed.

Youth Programmes

Advisory on NUS Youth Programmes