Registration
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 METHODS SCHOOL WILL OPEN SOON
Registration for the 2026 Methods School will be under a new system. Details are currently pending and will be provided soon.
The Methods School course fees have been priced competitively and represent excellent value when compared to similar events in the U.S. and Europe while offering the same quality of instruction. There are different fees for Methods School participants from non-academic institutions, academic institutions, and students for all our courses.
- "Students" refer to full-time undergraduate students, and graduate students (Masters and PhD), enrolled in any university. Undergraduate students must have completed at least two-years of undergraduate studies at their home institution by July 2026. Undergraduates still within their first two years of university studies are not eligible to apply.
- "Academics" refer to postdoctoral fellows, junior/senior lecturers, assistant/associate/full professors, employed in any university.
- "Non-academics" refer to government bureaucrats, private sector employees, NGO employees, journalists, or think tank employees.
The pricing* for the 2026 IPSA-NUS Methods School is as follows:
| Early Bird Course Fees (10% discount)
Offer ends on Mid April, 2026 |
Regular Course Fees
Regular fees from Mid April to End May, 2026 |
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| One Week: one 1-week course | ||
| Students (additional 20% discount): | S$1,540 | S$1,760 |
| Academics (additional 10% discount): | S$1,760 | S$1,980 |
| Non-academics: | S$1,980 | S$2,200 |
| All prices for 2026 exclude the 9% GST. |
Want to take an exam for course credit for your university? Exam fees are S$200 (excluding GST).
The fees include course materials (except books). Participants are responsible for all other personal expenses.
*Comparable to other similar programs offered elsewhere.
Registration
Registration will be made via the LEAP system. Further details will be provided soon.
Register early as class numbers are strictly limited and courses fill up quickly. Early bird registration officially closes for all courses on Mid April, 2026, while normal registration officially closes for all course on End May, 2026. All dates and times are Singapore time.
Disclaimer and Acknowledgement: NUS will use your personal data for the sole purpose of administering the event. For more details, please read this personal data notice for course participants. Registration implies acknowledgement of this notice.
Cancellation Policy
Registered participants requesting to withdraw from a Methods School course and/or the Methods School exam within two weeks of payment receive a full refund of the registration fees less an administrative charge of S$150.
Withdrawals received more than two weeks after payment has been made and by End May, 2026 receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given for withdrawals from June 1, 2026.
Registered participants on courses cancelled by the organizers will be offered a full refund of their registration fees or the opportunity to enrol in another Methods School course.
The organizers are not liable for travel and other expenses incurred in connection with the Methods School.
