Greetings from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore!
We are excited to announce that the GEM Trailblazer Summer Programme is gearing up for another remarkable experience in 2026 and is now open.
Programme Calendar
2-week sessions (Track 2 Entrepreneurship & Innovation only):
Session 1: 22 June to 4 July 2026
Session 2: 2 July to 18 July 2026
4-week session (All other Tracks):
22 June to 18 July 2026
Students can visit our website at GEM Trailblazer Summer for more details about the programme.
Nomination Method:
- Email giyounglee@snu.ac.kr with your English test score from March 1 to 13 March KST.
NTU will contact nominated students to submit their online application by 31 March. - Form name: GEM Trailblazer Summer Programme 한글 이름 English Name
- E-mail title: Application for GEM Trailblazer Summer Programme
Eligibility Criteria
1. Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
2. GPA of 2.5/5.0 or equivalent
3. Must meet English Language requirements*, if English is not the medium of instruction at home university
Proof of English proficiency is required where English is not the core language of instruction in the home institution. These guidelines are in place to ensure that exchange students are suited to cope with the rigorous curriculum conducted in English.
We accept the following English proficiency tests and indicative grades*:
# IELTS/IELTS Indicator: a minimum 6 (Overall) and 6 (Writing)
# TOEFL/TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition : a minimum of 600 (paper) or 90 (internet) or 237 (computer)
For other English proficiency tests that are accepted by NTU, please refer to NTU Office of Admissions’ website
Alternatively, if you do not have any of the tests above, you may provide a letter issued by your home university, confirming your English proficiency and ability to follow classes in English.
Note:
# TOEFL MyBest® scores are not accepted.
# For IELTS and TOEFL, only scores obtained in the 2 years leading up to the application deadline will be considered.