[Open for Summer 2026 Application] NUS Youth Open Enrolment Programmes

NUS Youth Open Enrolment and
Special Programmes

May 2026 - July 2026

The NUS Youth Programme is more than just an educational programme for youths from Singapore and around the world, it is your window to the future. This programme is designed to help you discover the impact you want to make and to make informed decisions about your future. Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the NUS experience, embracing NUS’s culture of innovation, academic excellence, and global responsibility.

Open Enrolment Programme

NUSC Summer School 2026 Where Inspiration Drives Impact

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Designed as a high-fidelity simulation of the NUS College Honours experience, the NUS College Summer School 2026 offers high-potential pre-university students a rigorous immersion into interdisciplinary inquiry and global citizenship. Under the pedagogical framework "Where Inspiration Drives Impact," the residential curriculum integrates small-group, faculty-led seminars on complex themes, ranging from Artificial Intelligence to Urban Sustainability, with curated experiential learning journeys within within Singapore’s "living laboratory".

Embark on a transformative learning experience with us this summer!

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Who Should Attend

Specially curated for pre-university students, 16 to 18 years old. Applicants must be born on or before 21 June 2010 to be eligible.

Pre-Requisites

Participants should be able to communicate fluently in English to benefit from the programme.

Mode of Delivery

Face-to-face programme on NUS campus.

Programme Fee (Inclusive of Singapore Goods and Service Tax (GST))

Singaporean and Permanent Resident: SGD 2725.00
ASEAN participants (excluding Singaporean and Permanent Resident): SGD 3978.50
International participants: SGD 5450.00

What's included:

6-night on campus accommodation
NUS Major Taster Seminars, Experiential Learning Fieldwork
NUSC Core Curriculum and Making Connections Taster Seminars
Team-based Project Work and Pitches
Specially curated Night Tour, Talk on Career Catalyst
Daily breakfast (Monday to Saturday), lunches (Monday to Friday) and dinners (on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

Complimentary Programme for Parents in person excluding accommodation, 1 parent is allowed per enrolled student (refer to Parent Experience section for schedule and details).

Application Process

You should prepare the following documents for application:
1) Scanned copy of your passport / NRIC (if you are Singaporean / Singapore Permanent Resident);
2) Completed application essay - please download the essay template from L3AP, complete the essay and submit as part of your application. Application without essay will not be considered. The application is to be completed through NUS Lifelong Learning Application Portal (L3AP) here.

We will review your application and update you through L3AP on the application outcome within 4 working days. Once you received the application outcome notification email from L3AP, kindly complete you programme fee payment within 2 weeks to secure your placement.

Intended Audience

Pre-university Students
16 to 18 Year Olds

Programme Date

21 to 27 June 2026

Programme Fee

Singaporean and Permanent Resident:
SGD 2725.00
ASEAN (Excluding Singaprean adn Permanent Resident):
SGD 3978.50
International participant:
SGD 5450.00

Application and Registration Period

January to May 2026

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited placements available.

For programme enquiry, kindly email us at nusc.summerschool@nus.edu.sg

Special Programmes

IYCOS 2026

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IYCOS 2026 marks the first-ever summit of its kind hosted by NUS, bringing together young musicians from around the world for a unique blend of learning, collaboration, and performance. The summit begins with an immersive youth camp, followed by three days of intensive summit activities, offering participants the opportunity to explore music, culture, and leadership in a global context.

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