Programme Schedule

Singapore Topics

• Day 0 | Mon, Jul 12 - Jumpstart Activity
• Day 1 | Sun, Jul 13 – The Act of "Doing" Comparative Study of Cities: Concepts and Strategies
• Day 2 | Mon, Jul 14 – Singapore: Then and Now 
• Day 3 | Tue, Jul 15 – A Liveable City for All
• Day 4 | Wed, Jul 16 – A Sustainability and Resilience for All
• Day 5 | Thu, Jul 17 – Place Planning and Placemaking
• Day 6 | Fri, Jul 18 – Midpoint Presentation and Review

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Travel Buffer (Jul 19 – Jul 20)

Students travel independently to Yogyakarta.

Yogyakarta Topics

• Day 7 | Sun, Jul 20 – Cultural Activity
• Day 8 | Mon, Jul 21 – Liveable and Inclusive Urban Environment - Interaction with Innovators Community
• Day 9 | Tue, Jul 22 – Cultural Heritage of Yogyakarta - Field Trip and Cultural Activity
• Day 10 | Wed, Jul 23 – Smart and Green Approaches in Urban Development - Interaction with the local Government
• Day 11 | Thu, Jul 24 – Interaction with Innovators/Industry Community
• Day 12 | Fri, Jul 25 – Shaping Future Cities: Opportunities and Challenges
• Day 13 | Sat, Jul 26 – Final Presentation

Programme Components

• Field Trips - Guided visits to local government agencies and cultural nodes where students will explore and experience multiple urban strategies on the ground.
• Dialogues and Discussions - Students will participate in dialogues with members of local agencies and NGOs as well as faculty members of UGM to discuss and understand the roles of governance, community, and academics in shaping urban strategies. 
• Lectures and Reflections - Students will attend lectures and participate in knowledge exchange activities with students and faculty members across different disciplines to reflect on the differences and similarities in approaches to urban development.
• Cultural Activities - Students will be immersed in authentic cultural activities such as batik painting, wayang making and performance.

This programme is offered as part of CDE4501B running in AY25/26 Semester 1. 

There will be a programme cost of S$1,400 (excluding airfare and personal expenses). STEER award of S$1,000* is available and will be disbursed 1 week before travel.

*This programme will require 15 students to proceed. 

Your decision to participate in this programme should not depend on confirmation of financial assistance. In addition to the STEER award, you can consider the following financial aid options to fund their STEER: 

• Opportunity Enhancement Grant
• Overseas Student Programme (OSP) Loan
• Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

Please note that if you are successful with any financial aid, the funds may only be disbursed to you during or after the completion of the programme.

To qualify for the programme, students must meet NUS' general eligibility requirements. Please refer to the GRO website for details. Students are expected to be fully committed throughout its duration of the programme and the course during Semester 1.

Programme Specific Requirements

• Students from all faculties, departments, and majors are welcome to apply.
• Priority will be given to students enrolled in the Minor in Cities programme.
• This programme is best suited for students with an interest in urban planning, sustainability and infrastructure, public policy and governance, international relations, and global affairs.

Students must attend all sessions and be available full time and in-person for the duration of the programme dates in Singapore and Yogyakarta.

Application for this programme will be via EduRec-GE (setup ID: 03331) by 30 May 2025. 

Applying through EduRec-GE will allow you to apply for financial aid/loans and enable GRO to contact and assist you in times of crisis/emergency while you are overseas. 

With an official application through EduRec-GE, you are covered by the NUS Travel Blanket Insurance.