Real NOC Unicorns
Carousell and PatSnap were founded by NOC alumni and both are now worth over a billion dollars. Ten Singapore startups have reached that mark. Two came out of this programme.
Locations / Asia
Singapore
Spend six months inside a Singapore-based startup while taking classes on entrepreneurship. Learn in the place that you will build in, and build a network you can immediately leverage.
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Partner uni
National University of Singapore
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Format
Short 6mo -
Audience
Undergraduates only
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Ecosystem
Cross cultural -
Cohort size
~25 students per intake
About Singapore
Rearrange your view of normal.
Singapore has more than 9,000 startups, the most in Southeast Asia, and takes the largest share of startup investment in the region. Among them are Unicorns founded by NOC alumni. Every other NOC location ends with a flight home. This one ends with you already building in and developing a network that you can reach anytime with a quick MRT ride.
What you learn in Singapore is that Asia and the world are not one market. A successful company in Singapore sells into markets all over Asia and the world, each having its own rules, its own way of paying for things, and its own reason to say no. You spend six months learning how to build products that impact the whole world and how to sell it anywhere.
Your mentors are founders who are still building. The alumni ahead of you are easily accessible, and that access carries over even after your internship ends.
Why Singapore?
The little red dot with an outsized impact.
Convenience with impact
The internship runs six months and carries sixteen units. Four more come from entrepreneurship classes. You get to experience a startup while maintaining the convenience of home and your academic plans.
Real impact across industries
Augmentus builds robotics software, Blood works in women's health, Fossa makes chocolate. All three were started by NOC alumni. The programme allows you to impact the world from right at home.
Partner university
Partner 1
NOC Singapore coursework is connected to National University of Singapore. Students should confirm current course availability, scheduling, and mapping requirements with NOC and their home faculty.
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What our students say
"I was still struggling with my future direction half a year ago, but my internship as part of the NOC Inbound Programme has made me realize my interests in combining cutting-edge bio-science technology and big data analysis technology."
"During my time in the NOC program, I had the opportunity to gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship. One of the most significant takeaways for me was the importance of customer discovery in the startup process. It is crucial to thoroughly understand the true needs of the target market before developing or scaling a product or service."
"By working in Singapore and studying at NUS you meet inspiring people, build a great network and explore business ideas. If you want to become an entrepreneur, this is the place to be in."
"My NOC experience has been absolutely incredible! Working at a pre-launch stage company was a great learning experience. Living in N-House helped me truly immerse myself in the start-up spirit as every person had a start-up or a business idea. The Pitch night was amazing but my most interesting memory is going to a bar and hearing N-house people talk about their ideal business plan for this bar!"
Liao Jingchi
NOC Inbound Programme | 2023 | Southern University of Science and Technology
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Sam
NOC Inbound Programme | 2023 | International University - Vietnam National University
Jan Hendrik Plüer
NOC Inbound Programme | 2022 | Technical University of Munich
Neha Verma
NOC Inbound Programme | 2022 | University of Toronto
Practical info
The things you'll need to know before committing to Singapore.
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Cost of living [ $$$ ]
No overseas costs
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Accommodation
You live where you already live. N-House places may be available.
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Stipend & awards
Most students receive an internship stipend from their host company. NOC awards available via Awards & Scholarships.
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Visa
None
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Getting around
MRT and bus.
Curriculum at Singapore
Faculty-mapped courses for NOC Singapore: units, intakes, and academic structure.
All three are submitted via myEduRec → External Study Online Application → Program Application → Supporting Document, before the application deadline.
NOC may withdraw your application if any are missing.
Apply for NOC Singapore
Rank Singapore in your application. Note that NOC reserves the right to assign you to any available location regardless of stated preference.
Start your application