Partner Universities For Winter Programmes

Physical (On-Site) Winter Programmes


Students may be considering physical (on-site) winter programmes in 2023. While travel has largely resumed for most parts of the world, students should still remain alert and flexible to any changes that may be announced on short notice. Please continue to monitor the host country’s travel policies as well as any updates to the latest travel advisory from Singapore authorities. Quarantine requirements are also subject to changes. Please bear these factors in mind when considering the feasibility of participating in winter programmes.

To be eligible for physical (on-site) winter programmes, students will need to:

1. Complete the Travel Preparedness Course (TPC) on Canvas;
2. Register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or your country’s diplomatic mission; and
3. Attend a pre-departure briefing conducted by GRO.

Students who proceed with the physical (on-site) option acknowledge the risks associated. NUS will not be responsible for any lost deposits or expenses (including but not limited to programme/tuition fees, air tickets, housing deposits, meal plans and/or non-academic student fees) associated with travel disruptions. Students are advised NOT to make any financial commitments particularly those which are non-refundable until you are certain that travel is possible. You will be fully responsible for any and all travel expenses, quarantine accommodation costs, COVID-19 tests or other costs related to the measures imposed at that point of time, both in the host country and Singapore. 

Electronic (Online) Winter Programmes

Electronic winter programmes taken while physically in Singapore or in the host country, whilst credit-bearing by the partner universities, are offered to NUS students for enrichment only. Course mapping and financial assistance are not applicable to any electronic winter programmes.

Hybrid Winter Programmes

Some partner universities are adopting a hybrid format for their winter programmes, with some courses being offered online while others are being offered on-site. Please read the information above under 'Electronic (Online) Summer Programmes' and 'Physical (On-Site) Programmes' when deciding on your options.


Winter programmes offered by partner universities usually start in early December and ends in early January. The duration for winter programme is shorter, however, students may still be able to transfer the credits for at least one course.


You can use the dropdown button below to view the various programmes available in different regions. For more details about individual programmes, please click on the name of the programme to access the information. The programmes offered are based on information provided by the universities. NUS is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any programme information of our foreign partner universities as their programme content and delivery may change without our knowledge.

 

Available Winter Programmes:

China

University & Programme Courses Available In Programme Fee in SGD (Estimated) Programme Dates & Application Deadline
Fudan University International Winter Session (FIWS) 2026 Artificial Intelligence, Business and Economics, Science and Technology, Society and Politics, etc. CNY 16,200 (Early bird)
(approx. S$3,100)

CNY 15,000 (Regular)
(approx. S$3,450)
Programme Dates
21 Dec 2026 to 8 Jan 2027

Application Deadline
31 Aug 2026 (Early bird)
9 Nov 2026 (Regular)

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Lifelong Education College International Summer School 2026 December Session  Economics, Business, Social Sciences, Humanities and Mathematics etc.
CNY 27,410 (approx. S$5,200) for one course to CNY 36,410 (approx. S$6,910) for three courses

(Early bird fees from S$4,100 for one course to S$5,800 for three courses)
Programme Dates
21 Dec 2026 to 8 Jan 2027

Application Deadline
3 Sep 2026 (Early bird 1)
29 Sep 2026 (Early bird 2)
29 Oct 2026 (Early bird 3)
26 Nov 2026 (Early bird 4)
11 Dec 2026 (Regular)
University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) School of International Education Short-Term Academic Programs (SSAP) 2026 Winter Session

Accounting, Communication, Economics, Mathematics, Management etc.

 

CNY 18,510 (approx. S$3,500) for one course to CNY 31,410 (approx. S$5,9400) for three courses, after tuition discount from NUS students
Programme Dates
19 Dec 2026 to 8 Jan 2027

Application Deadline
11 Dec 2026

Germany

University & Programme Courses Available In Programme Fee in SGD (Estimated) Programme Dates & Application Deadline
Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin): FUBiS Winter Term I
  • German Language and Culture – Semi-Intensive German Language Beginner A1 to Advanced C1
  • European Studies
  • Law, Society and Politics in Comparative Perspective
  • Seduction and Terror: Hitler's Germany
  • Urban Economics: Key Drivers of City Development
  • Sustainable Business: Strategy & Innovation
  • The Cold War
 €1,900 per course (~ approx. S$2,816) Programme Dates
4 to 22 Jan 2027

Application Deadline

23 Nov 2026
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: HUWISU Winter University
  • Green Cities and Humboldt’s Cosmos of Nature in the Age of Mega Urbanization and Climate Change
  • Berlin’s History: Local Traces, Global Themes
  • Exploring Berlin Museums - Memory, Collecting and Display
  • International Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
€1,050 per course (~ approx. S$1,555) Programme Dates
4 to 15 Jan 2027

Application Deadline

30 Nov 2026

Italy

University & Programme Courses Available In Programme Fee in SGD (Estimated) Programme Dates & Application Deadline
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Winter Programme
  • Business, Government and the Global Economy
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
€1,550 per course (~ approx. S$2,290) Programme Dates
5 to 15 Jan 2027

Application Deadline
18 Oct 2026 (save on €75 application fee)
1 Nov 2026 (regular fee)

Japan

University & Programme Courses Available In Programme Fee in SGD (Estimated) Programme Dates & Application Deadline
Waseda University Winter Course Short-term Japanese Program
  • Japanese Language Lessons
  • Collaborative Learning & Interaction with Waseda University Students
JPY115,600 (~ approx. S$945) Programme Dates
3 to 22 Dec 2026

Application Deadline
21 Aug to 3 Sep 2026 
Tohoku University Engineering Short Program (TESP) Winter 2026
  • Disaster Science Course
  • Chemical Engineering Course
  • Semiconductor Engineering Course
JPY110,000 (~ approx. S$875) Programme Dates
3 to 18 Dec 2026

Application Deadline
Now to 16 Sep 2026 
Tohoku University Japanese Programme (TUJP Winter)
  • Japanese Language Lessons
  • Lessons on Japanese Culture & Society
  • Collaborative Learning & Interaction with Tohoku University Students

JPY115,000 (~ approx. S$941)

Programme Dates
4 to 21 Dec 2026

Application Deadline
Now to 9 Sep 2026 

South Korea

University & Programme Courses Available In Programme Fee in SGD (Estimated) Programme Dates & Application Deadline

Hanyang University International Winter School (Session A)
(On-site)

All majors / disciplines

~ approx. S$1,500

Programme Dates
26 Dec 2026 to 9 Jan 2027

Application Period
28 August to 31 October 2026 (Earlybird)
1 to 22 November 2026 (Regular)

Korea University International Winter Campus
(On-site)

All majors / disciplines

~ approx. S$1,600 (for 1 course)

Programme Dates
22 Dec 2026 to 8 January 2027 (3-week)

22 Dec 2026 to 18 January 2027 (4-week)

Application Period
1 to 30 Sep 2026 (Early bird)
1 Oct to 6 Nov 2026 (Regular)

Sungkyunkwan University Winter International Student Experience (WISE)

(On-site)

 All majors / disciplines ~ approx. S$1,500 (for 1 course)
Programme Dates
22 Dec 2026 to 8 January 2027

Application Period
1 Sep 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 (Early bird)
1 Nov 2026 to 13 Dec 2026 (Regular)
Yonsei University Winter Abroad at Yonsei

(On-site)

All majors / disciplines

~ approx. S$1,700 (for 1 course)

Programme Dates
22 Dec 2026 to 9 January 2027

Application Period
3 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026 (Early bird)
16 Oct 2026 to 12 Nov 2026 (Regular)

Thailand

University & Programme Courses Available In Programme Fee in SGD (Estimated) Programme Dates & Application Deadline

Chiang Mai University Global Sustainability School: 2026 Winter Edition

Footprints & Futures: Sustainable Tourism in Chiang Mai, Thailand 

THB 31,000 (appox. SGD 1,200) 

Available Funding: 
Experience Southeast Asia Award 

Programme Dates
13 - 20 December 2026

Info Session by CMU:
9 Sep 2026 - Register here.

Application Deadline
9 Oct 2026