Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Asia, Singapore
GPA: 2.75

Program Overview

Directly enroll in a class at the top university in Asia. With all classes taught in English, the National University of Singapore offers top-notch coursework in many majors in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. NUS has a large, centrally located campus with very modern facilities. The diverse NUS student body includes 4,000 international students from 60 countries, out of a total student population of more than 35,000.

The NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) offers the annual FASStrack Asia program in the summer. With Asia in the world’s spotlight as it undergoes rapid growth, the summer program will tap into NUS’ research strengths in the region and offer students an enriching knowledge and understanding of various Asian-related topics and issues. Taught over a 4-week summer period, students will attend class, participate in active discussions and learn from academic experts specializing in their area of study. Some courses include field trips to nearby countries in order to comparatively study certain issues.

Singapore is situated at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula and is at the center of Southeast Asia. Three major cultures co-exist in Singapore namely Chinese, Malay, and Indian. A multicultural and multilingual society, Singapore is an ideal entry point into Asia for students without previous experience in the region. Singapore’s central location allows for convenient and affordable travel to surrounding countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and more.

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Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Summer 2026 02/01/2026 Early July Late July

The application process for this program is competitive: GEO staff will review your application materials, and a decision about your enrollment will not be made until after the application deadline. In some cases, an interview is required. If your program requires an interview, you will be contacted with further details about this process after the application deadline. Early applications are encouraged.

Successful applicants will receive an exchange nomination from GEO. Selection will be based on a holistic review of your application. This includes a review of your GPA, transcripts (including courses taken and in-progress), any additional requirements or prerequisites (see section "Additional Requirements"), and written statements. 

Applying for an exchange program involves 2 steps. If you receive a nomination from GEO, you will also need to complete the host university's application, which is administered and reviewed by your host university directly. Instructions will be provided after acceptance by GEO. The host university makes the final decision regarding acceptance into the program.

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Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

You will stay in on-campus residence halls with other local and international students participating in the summer program.

Budget and Price

National University of Singapore Summer Exchange

Exchange programs have a fixed program fee that is calculated based on your Oregon residency status and the number of semesters that you spend abroad. Please note that the terms available for each exchange vary based on the university's academic calendar.

Please only include the relevant program fee when determining your estimated total cost of attendance.

2025 Summer

Program Fees Paid to GEO
UO Exchange Program Fee $2,632
UO Study Abroad Fee $500
Estimated UO Insurance* $83
Other Estimated Expenses
NUS FassTrack application fee $80
Estimated housing** $772
Estimated meals $500
Estimated airfare from Eugene $1,800
Estimated cost of acquiring passport $150
Estimated cell phone expenses $50
Estimated travel clinic & pre-departure physical $50
Estimated local transportation $150
Estimated NUS student services fee & health services fee $60
Estimated additional living expenses*** $450
Total
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $7,277

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

*Estimated insurance cost per program, based on program length ($2.50 per day of coverage). The insurance fees will be charged to your UO student billing account.

**Paid directly to host university or housing company. This is based on an air-conditioned room. For information on housing costs, please visit NUS's website.

***This is a rough estimate for other living expenses such as doing laundry, buying toiletries, going to the movies, etc. This amount will vary depending on your spending habits and does not include personal travel.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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