USP-Hindu College Cultural Immersion Programme

Introduction

Student Exchange Programme between University Scholars Programme (National University of Singapore) and Hindu College (University of Delhi)

The University Scholars Programme (NUS) and the Hindu College (University of Delhi) signed an exchange agreement on 1 March 2008, which provides opportunities for 4 students to study for up to a year at the partner institution per academic year.

During their stay in Hindu College, USP students will read modules on Indian history, culture, society and economy, and will also benefit from extended interactions with the top minds and future leaders of India.

Enquiries can be directed to Cheng Sor Yan ( sycheng@nus.edu.sg )

Selection and Admission

Selection and Admission

The USP-Hindu College SEP is restricted to a maximum of 4 USP students per academic year.

Students will be selected on the basis of merit and must:

  1. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student at NUS (USP);
  2. have successfully completed at least one semester of study at NUS upon application for the cultural immersion programme; and two semesters of study upon admission to Hindu College;
  3. achieved a minimum 'B' average grade ;
  4. propose an appropriate programme of study at Hindu College;
  5. show the aptitude, motivation and maturity, to thrive in the environment at Hindu College; and
  6. have sufficient funds for all fees, personal and living expenses for the duration of the study abroad at Hindu College.

USP students interested in the USP-Hindu College SEP may apply when the application for USP Student Exchange Programme opens in September / October of each year. Students must apply online. See USP SEP Application

Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Programme and Requirements

Programme of Study and Curricular Requirement

Students matriculating in 2011 and before who have completed one full semester of study at Hindu College are deemed to have fulfilled their USP advanced curriculum requirement (via cultural immersion option). There is no further substitution for first-tier modules or other USP modules.

Students matriculating in 2012 and after who have completed one full semester of study at Hindu College are deemed to have taken four Inquiry tier modules, two in the Humanities and Social Sciences domain and two in the Sciences and Technologies domain. There is no further substitution for USP modules.

Fees

Fees and Expenses

Tuition fees are paid to the home university, and are waived by the host university.

The exchange student will bear the following financial responsibility:

  • medical/health insurance;
  • obligatory expenditure required in the country of the host university;
  • journey to and from the country of the host university;
  • personal and living expenses;
  • all expenses of accompanying spouse and/or dependants; and
  • debts incurred for the duration of their study abroad.

USP students participating in the USP-Hindu College SEP will be provided accommodation by Hindu College at no charge. Accommodation is restricted to exchange students and does not extend to dependants and/or spouses.

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