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Subjects


Media Communication and Marketing
Biomedicine
Economics
Psychology

— National University of Singapore  —

National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading global university centred in Asia. NUS is well known for its research strengths in Mathematics, Economics, Life Sciences and Biomedicine, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. NUS ranked Asia's top university and 8th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. Notable subject-specific rankings include 6th in the world for Computer Science and Information Systems, 11th for Data Science, 5th for Physics and Astronomy, and 3rd in Asia for Life Sciences and Medicine. Furthermore, NUS is positioned 1st in Asia for both Economics and Econometrics, as well as Psychology, according to QS.

School of Continuing and Lifelong Education

The National University of Singapore's School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) was established in June 2016. It has curated a series of academic programs for outstanding global youth, aiming to expand knowledge, enhance innovative potential, instill a sense of global responsibility, and comprehensively cultivate 21st-century competencies. Through the innovative culture, outstanding academic influence, and global responsibility of the National University of Singapore, SCALE seeks to empower students in navigating the digital age and developing essential skills for the 21st century.

The academic component is delivered by:

NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education

—  Why Us? —

2024年暑假,阿思丹(ASDAN China)与新加坡国立大学持续与终身教育学院、文学暨社会科学院携手开放线下项目,同期开放数据分析、生物医学、人工智能与物联网、纳米物理、经济学、心理学六大主题学科,涵盖文理不同领域。阿思丹学员将亲自前往新加坡国立大学,在专业教师团队的领导下感受深度实践式学习模式,深入研讨学科尖端课题,拓展学术眼界,激发专业研究兴趣。

NUS Immersive Learning Experience

Certificate of Competence

Project-based Learning

Visits to Prominent Enterprises and Cultural Exploration

—  Teaching Faculty  —

*The final instructor will be decided by NUS

—  Course Content —

Media Communication and Marketing

Today in both corporate and public sectors, social media and public relations indispensable strategic tools. However, many brands still struggle to attracting audiences via media. With substantial investments in time and resources, and the pressing need to leverage social media's potential, organizations must optimize their efforts. PR crisis management is vital for organizations under public scrutiny. Amidst 24/7 global news and heightened public engagement, organizations confront a chaotic whirlwind of public opinion, where their responses can determine brand survival. However, many remain unprepared for crisis PR. This course will equip students with an understanding of the challenges and tasks they'll face in a PR role, along with the planning process for crisis communication.
Reference Teaching Themes
● Social Media Analysis
● Public Opinion Monitoring and Analysis
● Media Content Management and Assessment
● Principles of Crisis Public Relations
● Crisis Public Relations Strategy
* The above are teaching themes from previous years, provided for reference.
Is the vaccine difcult to produce? Why is it taking so long for humans to receive vaccines? What is the procedure for animals testing? Is it ethical to experiment on animals? This course takes students on a journey through the ethical problems in vaccine and drug development, as well as the rules and guidelines for conducting experiments involving humans and animals research in vivo.

The programme will also discuss the fundamentals of cellular and molecular biology (e.g. how viruses entry the host and interact with host cells).

Reference Teaching Themes
● The foundation knowledge of cell and molecular biology
● Virus Action Research
● Mathematical Modelling of Epidemics Workshop
● Bioinformatics
● Life Sciences and Ethics
* The above are teaching themes from previous years' NUS programmes, provided for reference.

In this course, students will gain insights into the latest artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. They will grasp the fundamental principles of artificial intelligence and machine learning and their practical applications in various modern businesses. Students will understand how machine learning can enhance operational performance and efficiency in business. Mentors will guide students in becoming familiar with the Orange Interface (an open source data visualization and machine learning modeling tool) and understanding the entire process, from data import and preprocessing to model training and evaluation.

Reference Teaching Themes
● Introduction to AI
● AI Applications: State of the ar
● Machine learning and Deep learning

● How to install and use Orange
● Clustering, Function Estimation, Classification and KNN
* The above are teaching themes from previous years' NUS programmes, provided for reference.

This course aims to familiarize students with nanosystems and the various achievements in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Nanoscience, as an interdisciplinary subject, encompasses multiple fields such as chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and engineering. By studying the extraordinary properties of nanomaterials, it is possible to achieve functionalities and applications that conventional materials cannot attain, thereby driving leaps in technological advancements across various domains. Through this course, students will gain an understanding of the foundational theoretical knowledge of nanotechnology and how humans manipulate and comprehend substances at the molecular level, creating new artificial structures. This process significantly improves mechanical, chemical, electrical, optical, and biological properties across various domains.
Reference Teaching Themes
● Nanoscience and Materials
● Applications of Nanotechnology
● Exploration of Optical Microscope Techniques
● Exploration of Optical Microscope Techniques
● Focused Laser Beam Techniques
● Methods for Fabricating Nanostructures
* The above are teaching themes from previous years' NUS programmes, provided for reference.

Economics Explorer: Understanding Market Forces and Economic Behavior

Students will study specialised courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and economic theory, gaining insights into the pivotal role of the social market system in balancing the continually growing demand with limited resources. By analysing real-world cases and current economic policies, students will delve deeper into the behaviours of individuals, decision-makers, and businesses within the economic framework. They will understand the overall impact of economic policies on society, and acquire knowledge about the trends in societal behaviours, resource allocation, and the development of market systems.
Reference Teaching Themes
● Economic Policies
● Microeconomics
● Macroeconomics
● Economic Theory
● The Impact of Economic Decision-Making
● Economic Choices in a Globalized Context
* The above are teaching themes from previous years' NUS programmes, provided for reference.

The Human Puzzle: Unravelling the Mysteries of the Mind

Psychology is a discipline that studies human thought, emotions, and behaviour. In this course, students will explore the crucial role of cognitive processes in human behaviour, emotions, and interpersonal relationships. Through the method of dichotomous comparisons, students will differentiate fundamental concepts such as nature versus nurture, automaticity versus control, gaining an understanding of the impact of psychology on human perception, behaviour, and decision-making. Students will attempt to analyse the underlying reasons behind human behaviour using the knowledge acquired, stepping beyond.
Reference Teaching Themes
● Psychological Analysis
● Classic Theories in Psychology
● Scientific Research in the Field of Psychology
● Modern Impact of Technology on Psychology
● Truth Behind Human Thought and Behavior
● Influence of Social Networks
* The above are teaching themes from previous years' NUS programmes, provided for reference.

— Sample Schedule  —

*The specific schedule may be subjected to slight adjustments based on actual circumstances, some or all courses may be temporarily adjusted to be conducted in the afternoon according to NUS SCALE. Duration: 7 days Academic component: NUS Youth Programme-15 contact hours, delivered by NUS SCALE. Corporate Visit and Cultural Exploration - 5 Sessions, arranged by ASEEDER

—  Outcomes  —

*The images shows the offcial participation certificate and assessment report sample of the School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) at the National University of Singapore.

*The images shows the official participation certificate and evaluation report sample of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at the National University of Singapore.

—  Application —

 

Details

  • Date: Feb 8th - Feb 14th, 2026 (7 days) or Feb 22nd - Feb 28th, 2026 (7 days)
  • Location: Singapore
  • Quota: 40 students per subject

 

Requirements

  • English language level equivalent to IELTS level 6.0 or TOEFL 80
  • Phone/online interview with an ASEEDER staff member is required if no valid language test results are submitted

Fee

  • Includes:tuition, corporate visit, cultural exploration fees; ASEEDER group leader service fee; local transportation fees of cultural exploration and corporate visit; international insurance fees; learning materials fees.
  • Excludes:
  • accommodation fees, shuttle fare between the hotel and campus and between the hotel and airport
  • * optional logistics booking service: including shuttle fare(only applicable to designated group coach), double room bed (shared) with breakfast in a 4-star hotel, room is limited.
    If you opt out of the logistics service package, please note that minors in Singapore require adult accompaniment for hotel stay.
  • international transportation costs to and from Singapore (departure and arrival from one or multiple cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen or Hong Kong, you can use a third-party service or ASEEDER' s unified service);
  • the food expenses during the stay in Singapore(SGD 15-20 per meal)

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