NUS Overseas Colleges
Our programmes build founders
From your first overseas placement to a graduate-level venture degree, NUSX programmes meet you wherever you are on the path.
Explore our programmes
Our three core programmes come together with one clear mission to transform curious students into confident, capable founders who are ready to innovate, lead, and make an impact in their fields.
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NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)
Live and work inside the world's leading startup ecosystems — Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Stockholm, and beyond. NOC has shaped over 5,000 alumni, with hundreds going on to found companies of their own.
- Flagship · 12 months
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Summer Programme in Entrepreneurship
A focused six weeks for undergraduates curious about building. Workshops, mentor sessions, and a final pitch.
- Short-form · 6 weeks
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MSc in Venture Creation
A full graduate programme designed around building a company, not studying one. Combine business fundamentals with hands-on venture work.
- Graduate degree · 1 year
What our programmes lead to
We measure programmes by what alumni go on to build, not by how many people apply.
70%
Of NOC alumni surveyed five years out are working in or founding a startup.
$1.4B+
Raised collectively by ventures founded by NUSX programme alumni.
3 in 10
MSc Venture Creation graduates launch a company within twelve months of graduation.
life inside the programmes
Cohort moments, studio sessions, and partner-uni days — what a year inside a programme actually looks like.
What our students say
Insert your student's quote here. It should be not very long — one strong sentence that captures the change the programme made.
Jane McDoe
NOC Cohort 2024
FAQ
The most common questions before applying
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[1] Does NOC count toward my degree?
Yes. NOC internship and coursework units count toward your degree, with mapping rules that vary by faculty. See the Curriculum Overview for your faculty's specifics.
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[2] Can I apply if I'm in Year 4?
NOC is open to NUS undergraduates in eligible years. If you're in your final year, talk to the NOC office about whether your degree timeline can accommodate 6 or 12 months abroad.
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[3] What does it cost?
You pay regular NUS tuition for the semester or semesters you're abroad. Living costs vary by city. NOC offers stipends, scholarships, and travel awards.
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[4] Will NOC find me an internship, or do I need to find one myself?
NOC's host-city teams support placement, but securing a specific role is collaborative. You apply to startups; NOC's network and reputation open doors.
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[5] What's the difference between Full Year and Short Programme?
Full Year is 12 months at a single location, undergraduates only. Short Programme is 6 months and is open to undergraduates at all eligible locations and to postgraduates at a subset.
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[6] Do I need to speak the local language?
No. Coursework is in English at all NOC locations. Basic local language helps for daily life but isn't a requirement.