Singapore: Rise of China as a Global Power
Saturday, July 5 to Saturday, July 26, 2025 (3 weeks)
This will be the second year that the University of Toronto offers a Summer Abroad program in Singapore. Students will earn a full-year credit in four weeks while living and learning in Singapore. This course will benefit students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the characteristics of Chinese politics, economy, culture, and society.
Study in Singapore!
- Best described as a microcosm of modern Asia, Singapore is a melting pot of culture and history, and an extravaganza of culinary delights. Officially known as the Republic of Singapore, it is both a city and a country located in Southeast Asia. One of Asia's most visited destinations, Singapore is best described as an amalgam of a fast-paced life.
- As a leading global university centred in Asia and a flagship university in Singapore, the National University of Singapore (NUS) offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. Established in 1905, NUS currently comprise three campuses at Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram with 16 Colleges, Faculties and Schools. NUS cater to a diverse community of 50,000, of which 38,000 are undergraduate and graduate students from over 100 countries.
Program Activities (Tentative)
- Welcome Dinner and Farewell lunch/dinner
- Visit to the National History Museum
- Visit to Singapore Chinese Cultural Center
- Visit to Gardens by the Bay
- Visit to the Parliament House
Questions? Email: singapore.abroad@utoronto.ca or book a virtual appointment.