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Grooming Global Citizensglobal.ntu.edu.sgIn this global age, the ability to traverse different sociocultural terrains with ease is an asset for any graduate. At NTU weoffer our students the opportunity to learn, work and do research at some of the best international partner <strong>universities</strong> andorganisations. These help them develop global perspectives besides broadening their learning experience.Currently, one in two students has at least one overseas learning opportunity during their undergraduate studies at NTU. Theuniversity is planning to raise this to 70% of each cohort and students who qualify receive financial support for these trips.At NTU, we offer various outbound mobility opportunities that include the GEM Discoverer, GEM Explorer and the OverseasAttachment Programme. One of the strengths of these global programmes is the flexibility it allows – from deciding on thelength of the term of study, to the type of programme chosen.GEM DISCOVERERGEM Discoverer offers enriching, customised short-termoverseas programmes (ranging from 2 to 22 weeks) thataim to enhance your cross-cultural intelligence and globalexposure. You can choose to embark on the popular summerstudies arrangement or participate in specially designedthematic programmes during your vacation. GEM Discovereralso offers challenging internship/research opportunities forattachment with companies and institutions in emerging toadvance economies.Work & StudySpend 12 weeks to a semester long on an internship cumstudy arrangement in China, India or ASEAN countries.ResearchAttach yourself to renowned scientists and researchers inone of the leading <strong>universities</strong> in Europe.Summer StudiesEmbark on an interesting summer programme during yourschool vacation to immerse in the academic culture andheritage of other <strong>universities</strong> worldwide.PreludeDiscover the essence of the culture, economy and societyin key Asian cities and other emerging countries, through a2-week intensive customised programme conducted by ourpartnering <strong>universities</strong>.GEM EXPLORERGEM Explorer enables undergraduate students to takecourses in an overseas partner institution for one fullsemesterwhile exploring a new country and culture. You canearn academic units while broadening your global networkand perspective.This programme consists of over 150 prestigious partner<strong>universities</strong> spanning across more than 25 countries thusallowing you to broaden your horizons. Not forgetting, aworld of adventure awaits.OVERSEAS ATTACHMENT PROGRAMMEThe Overseas Attachment Programme is a unique learningexperience for students to experience life outside Singapore.Based on a strong partnership between NTU and the industry,the programme allows students to widen their perspectiveof the working world, enhance their employability and careermobility worldwide upon graduation.With attachments available in Australia, China, France, Germany,Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal,Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, UnitedKingdom and United States, participation in this programme willempower the students with the capabilities to compete locallyand internationally.24

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