{"id":3338,"date":"2020-09-11T05:16:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T05:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/?page_id=3338"},"modified":"2025-02-27T17:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T09:13:27","slug":"fasstrack","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/fasstrack\/","title":{"rendered":"FASSTRACK ASIA: THE SUMMER SCHOOL 2024 (01 \u2013 19 JULY 2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tFASSTRACK ASIA: THE SUMMER SCHOOL 2025 <br \/>03 &#8211; 18 JULY 2025\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>Enjoy an unforgettable summer at NUS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<ul data-height=\"260\" data-width=\"260\" data-shape=\"circle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Circle-Best-in-Asia-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>8th in the world.<strong>Best in Asia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Circle-Discover-Asia.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Discover<\/strong> the complexities of <strong>Asia<\/strong> from The Lion City.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Circle-Learn-inside-outside.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Learn inside and outside the classroom <\/b>with on-campus events and off-campus field trips.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Circle-lifelong-friendships.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Travel, study, and <b>forge lifelong friendships<\/b> with peers from all around the world.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-0\" data-index=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tHome\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-1\" data-index=\"1\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\t**APPLY FOR FASStrack**\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-2\" data-index=\"2\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tAdmission Criteria\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-3\" data-index=\"3\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tCourses &amp; Credits\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-4\" data-index=\"4\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tFees\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-5\" data-index=\"5\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tAccommodation\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-6\" data-index=\"6\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tProgramme Schedule\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-7\" data-index=\"7\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tFAQ\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-8\" data-index=\"8\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tContact Us\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHome\n<p><strong>Application for FASStrack Asia: Summer School 2025 is now open!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Discover the Magic of Asia with <em>FASStrack Asia: The Summer School 2025<\/em>\u00a0at the National University of Singapore&#8217;s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imagine immersing yourself in the heart of Singapore, one of the world&#8217;s most modern and dynamic cities. As a premier institution in the heart of Asia, NUS consistently ranks among the top universities globally, delivering a high-quality, internationally-focused education.<\/p>\n<p>FASS, with a rich history spanning over 90 years, stands as one of NUS&#8217;s largest faculties, offering a comprehensive education in humanities, social sciences, and Asian studies. Our faculty boasts hundreds of esteemed professors and lecturers, each deeply passionate about their fields, and they bring this dedication and expertise to every FASStrack Asia course.<\/p>\n<p>With Asia&#8217;s rapid growth taking center stage globally, our summer program harnesses our research excellence in the region, providing students with a profound understanding of various Asian-related topics. Over three immersive weeks, you&#8217;ll attend in-person classes, engage in dynamic discussions, and learn from leading academic experts in your chosen field. FASStrack Asia offers a perfect blend of courses and local field trips to ensure a holistic summer experience.<\/p>\n<p>FASStrack Asia welcomes not only NUS students but also students from universities worldwide, fostering cultural exchange and program diversity. Join us in July 2025 for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Asia at FASStrack Asia: The Summer School.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get ready to unlock new horizons with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t**APPLY FOR FASStrack**\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Application for FASStrack Asia: The Summer School 2025 is now OPEN until 31 March!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are an <strong>international or non-NUS student,<\/strong> please apply through the link below:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uvents.nus.edu.sg\/event\/ft25ng\/registration\">https:\/\/uvents.nus.edu.sg\/event\/ft25ng\/registration<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are a <strong>NUS student, <\/strong>please apply through the link below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uvents.nus.edu.sg\/event\/ft25nus\/registration\"><strong>https:\/\/uvents.nus.edu.sg\/event\/ft25nus\/registration<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAdmission Criteria\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Admission Criteria<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/students_iconSIN.png\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0<b>A. NUS Students<\/b><\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/students_iconINT.png\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fas.nus.edu.sg\/images\/international-relations\/fasstrack\/students_iconINT.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" \/><b>B. Non-NUS \/ International <\/b><b>Students<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission Criteria:\n<ol type=\"1.\">\n<li>No CAP restriction, open to all NUS students.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>Admission Criteria:\n<ol type=\"1.\">\n<li>Current university student<br \/>\n(Pre-U\/high school students are not eligible to participate)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Supporting Documents Required:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Softcopy of Passport<\/li>\n<li>Softcopy of Student Status Letter<br \/>\n<em>(this letter should state that you are a current student registered at another university and your student status needs to be valid at least until end of FASStrack period)<br \/>\n<\/em><br \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nNote: Submission of above-mentioned documents is only required upon acceptance of offer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCourses &amp; Credits\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Courses for FASStrack Asia 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All courses are <strong>taught on-site (no online option) and conducted in English (except FAS2882I).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Courses are graded based on <strong>100% Continuous Assessment (CA)<\/strong> without final examination.<\/li>\n<li>Each course is worth <strong>4 units, <\/strong>which may be equivalent to a 3-credit hour course under the North American credit system or 6 ECTS under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. <strong>Please contact your home university for credit recognition of NUS courses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>All courses will have <strong>4-hours seminars<\/strong> from <strong>Tuesday &#8211; Friday<\/strong>\u00a0during the 3-weeks programme. Hence, each course has a total of <strong>36 contact hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Classes will be held either in the AM or PM session. Local field trips may be held during class hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NUS and local students can read up to 2 courses<\/strong>, one from each session.<\/li>\n<li>For NUS students, <strong>FAS-coded courses <\/strong>can only fulfil <strong>Unrestricted Electives (UE)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International students can only read 1 course<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>FASStrack reserves the right to cancel the course if there is insufficient enrolment to start the class.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the respective course title for detailed syllabus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"99%\"><strong>AM Session: 9.30am &#8211; 1.30pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"4%\"><strong>S\/N<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"22%\"><strong>Discipline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\"><strong>Course Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"40%\"><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\"><strong>Remarks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Communications and New Media<\/td>\n<td>NM3217<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_NM3217.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Principles of Visual Communication Design<\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong>This course is only open to non-NUS students.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"4%\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"22%\">Economics<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">EC2880A<\/td>\n<td width=\"40%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_EC2880A-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Topics in Economics: The Rise and Fall of Great Cities<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Economics<\/td>\n<td>EC2880C<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_EC2880C-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Topics in Economics: Introduction to Foreign Exchange<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Global Studies<\/td>\n<td>FAS2882C<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_FAS2882C.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Media in Global Contexts<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>History<\/td>\n<td>GESS1009\/GES1011<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_GESS1009GES1011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Evolution of a Global City State<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Psychology<\/td>\n<td>FAS2882D<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_FAS2882D.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An Introduction to Psychology Through Illusion<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Psychology<\/td>\n<td>FAS2882E<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_FAS2882E.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Psychology, You, and Me<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Psychology<\/td>\n<td>FAS2882F<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_FAS2882F.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyberpsychology: Technology and the Human Mind<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Sociology<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">FAS2882G<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_FAS2882G.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cross-Cultural Dialogue: A Global Perspective<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>Sociology<\/td>\n<td>SC2212<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_SC2212-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sociology of Deviance<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>Sociology<\/td>\n<td>SC2216<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_SC2216-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emotions and Social Life<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>SEA Studies<\/td>\n<td>SE2218<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_SE2218-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Changing Economic Landscape of Southeast Asia<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"99%\"><strong>PM Session: 2pm &#8211; 6pm\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"4%\"><strong>S\/N<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"22%\"><strong>Department<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\"><strong>Course Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"40%\"><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\"><strong>Remarks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Economics<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">FAS2882A<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_FAS2882A.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Chinese Economy: Institutions and Policies<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"4%\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Economics<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">FAS2882I<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_FAS2882I-Tentative.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese Economic History in a Global Context <\/a><br \/>\n\u5168\u7403\u89c6\u91ce\u4e0b\u7684\u534e\u4eba\u7ecf\u6d4e\u53f2<\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\"><strong>This course is fully taught in Chinese.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Economics<\/td>\n<td>FAS2882J<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_FAS2882J-Tentative.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Economy, Society and Government<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Economics<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">GEX1010\/GET1023<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_GET1010GET1023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thinking Like An Economist<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Japanese Studies<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">JS2233<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_JS2233.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Idols and Celebrities in Japan and Korea<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Psychology<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">PL1101E<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_PL1101E-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction of Psychology<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Psychology<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">FAS2882H<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_FAS2882H-Tentative.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cognitive Origin: The Evolution of Primate Intelligence\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Sociology<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">SC2211<\/td>\n<td width=\"342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_SC2211-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical Sociology<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Sociology<\/td>\n<td>AN2205<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FT25_AN2205-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food and Foodways\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFees\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NUS Students<\/b><\/td>\n<td><strong>Non-NUS \/ International Students<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Please refer to the <a href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/docs\/info\/administrative-policies-procedures\/ugtuitioncurrent.pdf\">Undergraduate Tuition Fees per Annum document<\/a> for Special Term Fees. You may refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/administrative-policies-procedures\/undergraduate\/undergraduate-fees#TuitionFees\">Office of the University Registrar website<\/a> for more details.\nOn-campus stay is <strong>optional<\/strong>, but recommended as part of the summer school experience. Please refer to the table below for accommodation fees.<\/td>\n<td><strong>(i) <\/strong><strong>Non-Exchange (Fee-Paying)<\/strong>\n<p>If you are coming under a non-exchange arrangement, the programme fee of S$3,580 will apply, together with all other costs.<\/p>\n<p>On-campus stay is <strong>optional<\/strong>, but recommended as part of the summer school experience. Please refer to the table below for accommodation fees.<\/p>\n<p>For international students, please note that the above costs do not include return airfare and personal expenses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>(ii) Exchange (By Invitation Only)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For selected international students who are nominated by their home university under an exchange arrangement with NUS, a miscellaneous fee will be charged.\u00a0<\/p>\nOn-campus stay is <strong>optional<\/strong>, but recommended as part of the summer school experience. Please refer to the table below for accommodation fees.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary of Costs (Applicable to NUS &amp; Non-NUS Students)<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"2\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#7596c6\">\n<th colspan=\"3\">COSTS (all denoted in Singapore dollars)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#ffe552\">\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>NUS Students<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Non-NUS \/ International Students<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#ffe552\">\n<td><b>Application Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td width=\"16%\">Waived for NUS students.<\/td>\n<td width=\"34%\">A <strong>one-time non-refundable application fee of $109<\/strong>\u00a0will be payable upon submission of application.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#ffe552\">\n<td><b>Programme Fee<\/b>\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>Please refer to relevant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/docs\/info\/administrative-policies-procedures\/ugtuitioncurrent.pdf\"><strong>Special Term Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/a>.\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>Non-Graduating <strong>Non-Exchange<\/strong> Students<br \/>\n(Non-NUS, Fee-Paying Students)\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$3,580<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<em><br \/>\nNote: Programme fee includes tuition fee and miscellaneous fee<\/em>\n<br \/>\nNon-Graduating <strong>Exchange<\/strong> Students<br \/>\n(Non-NUS, by invitation only)<br \/>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$90<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<em>Note: Miscellaneous fee only<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>On-Campus Accommodation Fee<br \/>\n(Optional)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Period of stay: 1 Jul 25 &#8211; 19 July 25<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Fixed fee for 18 nights = $1050.00<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Meals are not included.<\/li>\n<li>No extension of stay is allowed.<\/li>\n<li>Fee is inclusive of 9% GST.<\/li>\n<li>Fee is fixed even if you choose to check-in after 1 Jul or check-out before 19 Jul.<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation fee is payable upon acceptance of offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAccommodation\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b>Accommodation\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<strong>Stay on campus where the\u00a0<br \/>\nfun never ends.<\/strong>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3338 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr2-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-26158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-26158'>\n\t\t\t\tReside in a fully furnished single 1-bedroom alongside your peers.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr1-1024x681.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-26159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pgpr1-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-26159'>\n\t\t\t\tFeel at home with internet, shared kitchenette and laundry rooms.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/utown1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-26160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/utown1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/utown1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/utown1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-26160'>\n\t\t\t\tBond with your neighbours at shared communal facilities in your living spaces.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2018-Campus-Scenes-Bus.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-26162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2018-Campus-Scenes-Bus.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2018-Campus-Scenes-Bus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2018-Campus-Scenes-Bus-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-26162'>\n\t\t\t\tAccess other areas of campus with direct and frequent internal shuttle buses.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><em>*For illustrative purposes only.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><b>Summary of Costs<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Students can check in from <strong>2pm on 1 Jul 2025<\/strong>\u00a0and must check out by <strong>12pm on 19 July 2025<\/strong>. There will be a Welcome Lunch and Registration Session on <strong>3<\/strong> <strong>Jul 2025<\/strong>. Social activities will also be organized during the summer school, such as local tours in Singapore on Monday\/Saturday, and a Farewell Dinner on <strong>18 July 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>COSTS (all denoted in Singapore dollars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Remarks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>On-Campus<br \/>\nAccommodation**<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Fixed Fee for 18 nights<br \/>\n(i.e. 1 Jul 25 &#8211; 19 Jul 25) = <strong>$1050.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Meals are not included.<\/li>\n<li>Rooms only come with bed sheet, pillow with pillowcase, blanket, free wi-fi and weekly housekeeping service with linen change.<\/li>\n<li>No extension of stay is allowed.<\/li>\n<li>Fee is inclusive of 9% GST.<\/li>\n<li>Fee is fixed even if you choose to check-in after 1 Jul or check-out before 19 Jul.<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation fee is payable upon acceptance of offer.<\/li>\n<li>Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/uci.nus.edu.sg\/ceu\/student-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for more information on the accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>**Accommodation costs are the same for International and NUS students who wish to stay on-campus.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProgramme Schedule\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>FASStrack 2025: Programme Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy an activity-filled and exciting summer school!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FASStrack-Asia-2025-Calendar.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"814\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFAQ\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>APPLICATION MATTERS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Answer1\">1. How long does it take to process my online application?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Answer2\">2. Are there any scholarships or financial assistance for NUS students and international students who are interested in FASStrack?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Answer3\">3. I have participated in previous FASStrack programmes. Can I still enroll for the programme?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Answer4\">4. I&#8217;m an international student. Do I need to apply for student visa or tourist visa on my own?\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>COURSE MATTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Answer5\">5. Can I switch courses after application?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Answer6\">6. Can I transfer units to my home university?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ACCOMMODATION MATTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Answer7\">7. Is the on-campus accommodation compulsory?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Answer8\">8. Does the accommodation cost include meal plan?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Answer9\">9. My family and friends are visiting me in Singapore. Can they stay in my room at UTown?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ANSWERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Answer1\"><\/a>1. How long does it take to process my online application?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>You will receive an email with your offer around end-March to mid-April 2024. You are required to reply to that email to confirm your place in the choice of course(s) you have selected.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Answer2\"><\/a>2. Are there any scholarships or financial assistance for NUS students and international students who are interested in FASStrack?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>There are no scholarships or financial assistance offered for both NUS and international students at the moment. International students may check with their home universities if there are any scholarships or grants they may apply to for summer school programmes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"Answer3\"><\/a><b>3. I have participated in previous FASStrack programmes. Can I still <\/b><b>enrol<\/b><b> for the programme?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Yes, as long as you are reading different courses from those you have read previously.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Answer4\"><\/a>4. I&#8217;m an international student. Do I need to apply for student visa or tourist visa on my own?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Kindly note that n<\/em><em><i>o Student Pass will be applied for international students.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><i>It is the student&#8217;s responsibility to check if he\/she requires a visa to enter Singapore. You may <\/i><\/em><em>check if you require an Entry Visa to Singapore on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ica.gov.sg\/enter-transit-depart\/entering-singapore\/visa_requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICA&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Answer5\"><\/a>5. Can I switch courses after application?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Change of course is on a case-to-case basis, subject to availability before FASStrack starts. Please email your request to <a href=\"mailto:studyabroadfass@nus.edu.sg\">studyabroadfass@nus.edu.sg<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Answer6\"><\/a>6. Can I transfer units to my home university?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>For NUS students, units and grades for the courses read during FASStrack Summer School will be counted towards your graduation requirements and Grade Point Average (GPA).<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>For international students, please kindly check the credit\/unit transfer process with your respective home university. <\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Results are usually released in mid-August and all students can check their results on Edurec. International students will receive their official electronic transcript in September\u00a0via their personal email address as recorded in Edurec. Hardcopy of transcript is also available upon application and charges will apply.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Answer7\"><\/a>7. Is the on-campus accommodation compulsory?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>No, the on-campus accommodation is optional for NUS and international students. For international students, it is optional if you are able to find your own accommodation in Singapore for the entire 3-weeks programme.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Answer8\"><\/a>8. <\/strong><strong>Does the accommodation cost include meal plan?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>No, meal plan is not available during school vacation and summer school programmes. There are several dining options in UTown and around NUS for students to choose from.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Answer9\"><\/a>9. My family and friends are visiting me in Singapore. Can they stay in my hostel room at NUS?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Due to space constraint and security reasons, no sharing of rooms are allowed.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tContact Us\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b>CONTACT US<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Ms Jane Toh \/ Ms Farah Rassemi<\/strong><\/p>\nDean&#8217;s Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences<br \/>\nNational University of Singapore<br \/>\nThe Shaw Foundation Building, Block AS7, Level 6<br \/>\n5 Arts Link, Singapore 117570\n<strong>Tel:<\/strong> +65 6601 5830<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong>\u00a0+65 6777 0751<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:studyabroadfass@nus.edu.sg\">studyabroadfass@nus.edu.sg<\/a>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/btnFb.png\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/nusfasstrackasia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"alternate noopener\">facebook.com\/nusfasstrackasia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/btnTwitter.png\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/StudyAbroadFASS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"alternate noopener\">twitter.com\/StudyAbroadFASS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/btnRss.png\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.nus.edu.sg\/fassinternational\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"alternate noopener\">blog.nus.edu.sg\/fassinternational<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FASSTRACK ASIA: THE SUMMER SCHOOL 2025 03 &#8211; 18 JULY 2025 Enjoy an unforgettable summer at NUS. 8th in the world.Best in Asia. 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