Frequently Asked Questions

If I do not wish to stay in the hostel, can the programme fee be reduced?

This is a residential programme to allow students to experience life in NTU and to network with the other participants. The programme fee is inclusive of 7 nights of twin-sharing air-conditioned accommodation at NTU student hostels. No reduction of fee will be given if the student does not wish to stay in NTU or check-out early.

Can I request for a single room?

No, only twin-sharing room will be provided.

Is there any attached bathroom in the hostel room?

There is no attached bathroom in each hostel room. There is only communal gender specific bathroom.

Are there toiletries provided in the hostel room?

There are no toiletries provided unlike hotel setting. You would need to bring your own toiletries, towels and bathroom slipper etc.

Is there housekeeping service provided in the room?

There is no housekeeping service. You will be required to always keep your room clean and tidy and cleared all the trash in your room upon check out. Penalty charges will be incurred should there be any spoilt items in the room or untidiness in the room.

Is smoking allow in the hostel room or in the NTU campus?

Smoking is not permitted on the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) campus.

Can I request to share room with a friend who is also a participant of this programme?

Yes, you may indicate in the registration form the name of your friend (of the same gender) whom you wish to share room.  

Will female and male students be separately housed?

Students of different gender will be housed at different level but may be within the same block.

Can my parents stay in the hostel?

Due to limited rooms availability, parents are to arrange their own accommodation.

Can my family members accompany me for the programme?

This programme is strictly for the students. No accompanying family members is allowed to participate in the programme.

What time must I check-in on 22 June 2025?

Check-in time is from 2pm to 6pm. No early check-in or late check-in is allowed.

What time must I check-out on 29 June 2025?

Check-out time is from 9am to 11am. No extension is allowed. You would be required to return the hostel office the loaned linen items (Bedsheet, Pillowcase, Pillow, Blanket) by placing neatly on the bed.

What is the arrangement for food?

Students can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at various food courts and eateries on the NTU campus at their own expense. NTU will host a complimentary welcome lunch on the 23 June 2025 and a networking lunch on 27 June 2025.

What type of Visa should I apply?

Please visit Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) ICA | Entering Singapore to check if you require Visa to enter Singapore.

Can I request for an Invitation Letter?

Yes, participant may request for an e-copy of the Invitation Letter sent via email if he/she is successfully enrolled in this programme.

Who is eligible to attend this programme?

Applicant must be currently attending high school, at least 15 years old in 2025 and conversant in English.

What will happen if I need to cancel my enrolment?

No refund will be made after you have made payment to confirm your spot. 

What are not included in the programme fee?

Your own leisure activities, airfares, visas, travel insurance, food and daily expenses are not included, unless otherwise stated. You are required to purchase your own travel insurance.

Will there be funding or scholarship available?

This is a self-funded programme; thus, no funding or scholarship is available.

Is my registration confirmed as enrolment upon signup?

Please note that your registration is not confirmed upon signup. This is an open-enrolment programme which could only proceed to run based on sufficient intake. It will be open for registration till the closing date of standard registration: 20 March 2025. The programme is currently not confirmed to run till there is sufficient sign up. We would inform if the programme would be confirmed to run as scheduled within 1 week from 20 March 2025 (closing date) based on the sign-up rate or should the programme be confirmed to run earlier.

Can I proceed to purchase air tickets after signup?

Please DO NOT make any air tickets arrangement yet to attend the programme upon signup. This is an open-enrolment programme which could only proceed to run based on sufficient intake. It will be open for registration till the closing date of standard registration: 20 March 2025. The programme is currently not confirmed to run till there is sufficient sign up. We would inform if the programme would be confirmed to run as scheduled within 1 week from 20 March 2025 (closing date) based on the sign-up rate or should the programme be confirmed to run earlier.

Will I be awarded a certificate upon completion of the programme?

Participants who achieved a minimum of 75% attendance will be awarded a NTU Certificate of Completion.

Can this program help with future university applications?

This programme provides you an opportunity to find out more about NTU Admission requirements and to experience life in NTU. Admission to NTU undergraduate programmes will still be based on merits and entry requirements.