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Global Pathways

What is Global Pathways?

Global Pathways at NUS College is one of our flagship programmes that aims to crystalise the foundational learning of global perspectives and world issues by immersing students in international experiences located around the world. The programme prepares our students for the future through three broad tracks: Global Citizens, Global Entrepreneurs and Global Scholars, to acquire essential skills in critical thinking, problem solving and more through transformative overseas experiences. It is a student-centred journey where students can actively build and design their own pathways towards a life of purpose and impact.

Hence, students are required to fulfil the Global Pathways requirement through one or more of the following:
  • Global Experience Course (GEx)
  • NUS Overseas College (NOC)
  • Student Exchange Programmes (SEP)
  • Double Degree Programmes (NUS-Sciences Po and Waseda-NUS)
  • Regional Impact Experience projects (IEx)
  • Summer International Internship Programme (SIIP)
What is the Global Experience (GEx) course?

GEx is a specially curated course involving seminars with guest professors, workshops with practitioners, masterclasses with experts, fireside chats with important personalities and field visits to pertinent sites such as start-ups, research centres, government offices, cultural and community institutions.

GEx will take place for four weeks during the vacation period, with preparatory seminars in the semester before and assignments due in the semester after.
What regions are available on the Global Experience (GEx) course?

Courses and regions change yearly. Check out our regional and international GEx destinations offered here.
Is the Global Experience (GEx) Course available for all NUS College students?

GEx is available to NUS College students on a competitive basis, with spaces for up to 60 percent of each cohort, made available each year. Every semester, each GEx class in each location will have an enrolment of about 20 students, led by an on-site NUS College faculty member.
Will there be any financial aid available for the Global Experience (GEx) course?

Yes, financial aid is available to successful applicants, depending on their financial status and enrolled GEx course.
Is it compulsory for me to go overseas if I join NUS College?

All NUSC students are expected to go abroad for an immersive learning experience to fulfil the Global Pathways requirement. Students who are not able to go abroad for any reason can speak to the Vice Dean (Special Programmes) to explore alternative options.
What NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) programmes are available for NUS College students?

All NOC programmes are open to NUS students, including NUSC students. Click here for more details.
Do NUS College students receive preferential consideration when applying for the NOC programme?

No, all NUSC students are subject to the same application process as NUS students, with each application being assessed based on merit. Click here for more details.
When do I apply for Global Pathways?

Applications for Global Pathways take place only after matriculation except the NUS-Sciences Po Double Degree Programme (DDP). The NUS-Sciences Po DDP application should be submitted concurrently with your NUS College application. Click here for more details.
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