Global Mobility Programmes

Broaden your learning horizons overseas

Overseas Exposure Programme (OEP)

The OEP is a customised programme that enhances our students' learning beyond the Singapore context by allowing them to explore and learn in the region (ASEAN, China or India) and globally. These programmes are specially curated with our joint international partners and academic staff to ensure students apply their skills to benefit the international community. Some examples of the OEP include the Overseas Social Innovation Programme and Overseas Community Projects funded by the National Youth Council and corporate donors.

An OEP programme attended by our students

Location: Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan 
University Partner: International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) 
Year: 2023

39 students from the Health and Social Sciences (HSS) Cluster attended a one-week OEP in Narita, Japan. The OEP was hosted by the International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW), and the itinerary of the OEP consists of the following:   

Campus tour, lecture, tour of facilities
Visits to medical centres and hospitals
Sightseeing and visits to cultural sites

Overseas Immersion Programme  (OIP)

The OIP is compulsory for all students pursuing Joint or OU undergraduate programmes*. These programmes are designed to provide greater learning experiences, including lectures, hands-on project work, workshops, and industry visits at the OU. Students will get to interact with their university professors and mentors while experiencing life abroad with their overseas peers. Participation in OIP will be reflected in students' Record of Achievement (ROA).

*This excludes students from the Food Technology programme with Massey University. Students may complete their Final-Year Project in the form of OIP in New Zealand, subject to placement availability. Students who do not attend the OIP will be required to complete a paper of equivalent weightage in Singapore.

OVERSEAS UNIVERSITY PARTNER	APPROXIMATE DURATION	ESTIMATED COST RANGE (S$)
DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore	12 weeks	12,000 – 13,000
Newcastle University	3 weeks	4,000 – 5,000
Technical University of Munich	3 weeks	4,800 – 5,500
The Culinary Institute of America	3 weeks	10,500 – 11,500
University of Glasgow	3 – 4 weeks¹	4,500 – 5,500
Massey University²	16 weeks	13,000 – 14,000

Note: Costs are estimates and are dependent on prevailing currency exchange rates and flight ticket prices.

¹ The actual OIP duration is programme-specific.

² The number of students attending OIP in New Zealand is subject to placement availability. Students who do not attend the OIP will be required to complete a paper of equivalent weightage in Singapore.

Some snapshots from past programmes that SIT had conducted with our OU partners.

OIP-UofG — Nursing students having lessons at the James McCune Smith Learning Hub.

OIP-UofG-2 — A campus tour by Student Ambassadors at the University of Glasgow.

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom  
University Partner: University of Glasgow (UofG) 
Year: 2022  

The UofG OIP was shortened to 2 weeks during the post-pandemic period, instead of the usual 3-week programme. Students were treated to lectures, group projects, field trips and presentations.

Overseas Integrated Work Study Programme (OIWSP)

The OIWSP is a distinctive applied learning feature of SIT, which allows undergraduates to be immersed in an overseas work environment for a period of 8 to 12 months.

Under the national ambits outlined in the Committee on the Future Economy (CFE) strategies, students are encouraged to acquire global insights and immerse themselves in regional industries.

Student Exchange Programme (SEP)

The SEP aims to enrich students with an overseas studying and living experience through one of SIT’s Overseas University (OU) partners. The typical exchange duration is for one trimester/semester, and credit transfer will be arranged.

Summer/Winter School Programme (SWS)

SIT is building new partnerships with leading universities in the ACI regions and beyond, to offer students best-in-class Summer/Winter School Programmes. These are 2 to 3 week-long programmes that offer students the opportunity to make new friends beyond SIT. Students will be able to cultivate a deeper appreciation of the diverse cultures and lifestyles of different countries while not affecting their usual academic term as the programmes often occur during trimester breaks. The experiences you acquire during your overseas studies will be equally valuable to your future employers.

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