NUS OVERSEAS VANA
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
An intensive summer immersion: build a venture from idea to pitch alongside mentors and founders, then present to a panel of investors.
- Short
- 8 weeks
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MSc in Venture Creation
A graduate degree that doubles as a startup runway — leave with a company, not just a thesis.
- Graduate
- 12 months
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.
INSIDE A PROGRAMME
Cohort moments, studio sessions, and partner-uni days — what a year inside a programme actually looks like.
What our students say
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Jane Mitha
NOC Alumni 2024
FAQ
The most common questions before applying
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[1] Does NOC count toward my degree?
NOC is credit-bearing for eligible NUS undergraduates — check with the NOC office how it maps onto your specific degree timeline.
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[2] Can I apply if I'm in Year 4?
Often yes, but your remaining degree timeline needs to accommodate 6–12 months abroad. Talk to the NOC office early.
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[3] What does it cost?
You pay regular NUS tuition; NOC adds living costs abroad, partially offset by available grants and loans.
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[4] Will NOC find me an internship, or do I need to find one myself?
NOC supports placement into its partner-startup network, but you'll also actively interview — it's a real job search, with help.
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[5] What's the difference between Full Year and Short Programme?
Full Year is a 12-month deep immersion; Short Programme is a focused stint for students who can't be away as long.
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[6] Do I need to speak the local language?
No — host startups operate in English. Picking up the local language is a bonus, not a requirement.
Still not sure where to start?
Talk to a real person on the programmes team. We'll help you map your goals to the right path — programme, accelerator, or something in between.