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CIEE Open Campus Block in Singapore, Singapore (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Singapore, Singapore
  • Program Terms: Fall, Full Year Exchange, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2028 02/15/2027 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2027 02/15/2027 02/16/2027 TBA TBA
Full Year Exchange 2027-2028 02/15/2027 02/16/2027 TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Open Campus Block

Singapore, Singapore

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Program Overview

Your Open Campus Block in Singapore introduces you to a global city known for its innovation, cultural diversity, and seamless blend of urban design and green spaces, with the flexibility to shape your experience around your academic interests and personal goals. You'll enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Bringing your experience to life, co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities might include exploring the futuristic Gardens by the Bay, discovering neighborhoods like Chinatown and Little India, and enjoying the city's renowned hawker centers and food culture. Singapore stands out for its forward-thinking energy, multicultural identity, and the way nature and city life exist side by side.

Unique Experiences

Take a bumboat to the rustic Pulau Ubin Island

and bike around, where you could encounter wild boars, macaques, and other local animals

Eat to your heart's content

at one of Singapore's Michelin Star-winning hawker stands

Run or walk past Dragonfly Lake

in the futuristic Gardens by the Bay, and visit its world-renowned indoor cloud forest and the world's largest indoor waterfall

Learn More About Singapore

Your Destination

Singapore is Asia's innovative, eco-friendly capital, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. Spend 6-, 12-, or 18-weeks exploring Singapore's cutting-edge sustainability initiatives, thriving startup scene, and historic landmarks like Chinatown and the Civic District. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Singapore is the perfect place to study abroad.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

Singapore is a small city, and its major attractions are within easy reach via public transit, such as the subway. Commuting around the island, even between its furthest points, takes less than two hours. Students live in a shared twin room/hotel in a location accessible to public transportation. Each room has two single beds. The location also has a 24-hour caretaker/concierge to assist students.????

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Unmatched Flexibility: Spend one, two, or three consecutive 6-week blocks in the same host city or travel between cities for a comparative cultural experience.
  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE's global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience.
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit academic project that aligns with your goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Singapore will open doors for you to explore Singapore's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. ? ??

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Visit Sentosa Island ?and learn about WWII battles in this strategic region
  • Explore the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve trail, the only primary forest in Singapore
  • Experience the cultural richness of the port of Malacca in Malaysia

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Singapore:?Conveniently located in the southwestern part of the city, CIEE Singapore boasts three classrooms, and a meeting room used for studying, academic advising, and student life support. Students will find several restaurants, a supermarket, and a mall near CIEE Singapore.

Arizona State University (ASU):?Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 6-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Learn More About Scholarships

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

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