Sino-Singapore Undergraduate Exchange Programme (SSUE)

SINO-SINGAPORE UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

BROADEN AND GAIN NEW PERSPECTIVES ON CHINA
BROADEN AND GAIN NEW PERSPECTIVES ON CHINA
ENHANCE INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND SKILLS
ENHANCE INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND SKILLS
MAKE FRIENDS AND GROW GLOBAL NETWORKS
MAKE FRIENDS AND GROW GLOBAL NETWORKS

PROGRAMME PERIOD: 2 WEEKS IN MAY AND 2 WEEKS IN JULY

Application period from
January / February

Highly subsidised and non-credit bearing programme

Highly subsidised and non-credit bearing programme

Represent Singapore alongside peers from NUS, NTU and SUTD

Represent Singapore alongside peers from NUS, NTU and SUTD

Visit universities, companies and cultural sites across two cities in China

Visit universities, companies and cultural sites across two cities in China

Forge friendships with fellow students in China and play host to them in Singapore

Forge friendships with fellow students in China and play host to them in Singapore

The Sino-Singapore Undergraduate Exchange Programme (SSUE) is spearheaded by the Ministries of Education of China and Singapore. Students from both countries enjoy an immersive experience and gain insights into each other’s perspectives and way of life, while nurturing cross-cultural friendships.

Please check this webpage again in 2023 for updated news on the Sino-Singapore Undergraduate Exchange Programme.

Chart Your Journey

 

1 APPLICATION PROCESS
SUBMIT

SUBMIT
an online application

ATTEND

ATTEND
an interview

ACCEPT

ACCEPT
your offer to SSUE

 

2 CHINA SEGMENT
FORM

FORM
sub-committees to plan for various activities

ATTEND

ATTEND
pre-departure briefings organised by MOE and SMU

IMMERSE

IMMERSE
yourself in the interactive programme with peers from Singapore and China

 

3 SINGAPORE SEGMENT
PREPARE

PREPARE
to host your friends from China to the sights and sounds of Singapore

SHARE

SHARE
your knowledge of Singapore’s many cultures and peoples through a curated programme

CELEBRATE

CELEBRATE
cross-cultural friendships and understanding at a farewell dinner hosted by MOE

We are looking for 12 student leaders who will serve as ambassadors of SMU in the programme.

  • Singaporean citizen
  • SMU Undergraduate students (Year 1 to Year 4)
  • Comfortable to converse in Mandarin
  • Articulate, open-minded, strong desire to learn and share knowledge
  • Keen interest in current affairs in China
  • Must fully commit to the entire programme (both in China and in Singapore)
  • Preferably hold a special talent(s) or skill(s), such as singing, playing musical instrument, drama, photography, videography and designing etc
  • Friendly and welcoming personality; students will be expected to play hosts to Chinese students when they visit Singapore

Note: Students who will be filing/have filed for graduation this term, or on internship during Part 1 and Part 2 are not eligible to apply.

Dates:

Part 1 - China (Outbound - SMU students going to China) - 2 weeks in May

Part 2 - Singapore (Inbound - Chinese students visiting Singapore) - 2 weeks in July

Highlights:

  • Academic lectures
  • Visits to participating Chinese universities
  • Networking session with local students
  • Excursions to places of interests
  • Visits to government organisations and private companies

Accommodation, meals and programme-related travel in China are provided.

Participating students will receive 60% sponsorship of airfare, and will only need to pay remaining 40% of the airfare (approx. between S$600 - S$700). Students are required to budget for their own personal expenses (approx. S$20 per day, depending on individual spending habits).

Note: Students must travel to and fro China together and not make individual arrangements.

You have the assurance of round-the-clock assistance from SMU’s emergency service provider while you are overseas. Students are highly encouraged to download the ISOS mobile application.

SMU provides university-wide corporate travel insurance for all students travelling overseas to participate in qualified global exposure activities. For more details on SMU’s travel insurance, see here.

Hear New Perspective

Read about SSUE 2019 on SMU Engage
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We are committed to furthering your learning journey towards becoming global-ready and responsible citizens.

If you have any questions about Short-Term programmes in SMU, reach out to us at smushortterm@smu.edu.sg

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