NOTICE
AUN Summer Camp 2026 Program – Nanyang Technological University

Based on Official Letter No.440/QG-DN&PTDA dated March 12, 2026, from the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City regarding the announcement of the AUN Summer Camp 2026 program – Nanyang Technological University, the Student Affairs Department informs students of the program details as follows:

1. Time and location:

- Activity 1:

+ At NTU, Singapore: From June 28, 2026, to July 11, 2026.

+ At VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam: From July 11, 2026, to July 25, 2026.

- Activity 2: In Singapore, from June 29, 2026, to July 10, 2026.

- Activity 3:

+ At NTU, Singapore: July 2, 2026, to July 10, 2026.

+ At Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia: July 11, 2026, to July 17, 2026.

2. Theme:

- Activity 1: Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

- Activity 2: Sustainable Futures.

- Activity 3: Circular Economy, Renewable Energy & Smart Cities.

3. Content:

- Activity 1: The program starts with two weeks in Singapore, where students learn about startups, innovative creativity, circular economy, and business strategies, while participating in workshops on Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, and intercultural communication. Students work in multinational teams to solve a challenge related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and build a viable business model. The program then continues in Hanoi, Vietnam, hosted by VinUniversity, where students learn about startups and the business environment in Asia's emerging markets.

- Activity 2: The Sustainable Futures program is designed to respond to the global trend towards green and sustainable development. The program provides foundational knowledge about environmental systems and sustainable development, focusing on ecology and Earth systems in Southeast Asia. In addition to theoretical modules, students also participate in field trips with experts, group media projects, and cultural exchange activities with students from Singapore and Southeast Asia. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a prestigious certificate from the United Nations.

- Activity 3: The program helps students learn about sustainable development and renewable energy through academic modules, cultural experiences, business visits, and exchanges with engineering students from Singapore and Southeast Asian countries. The program content focuses on the role of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and biomass, in reducing emissions and responding to climate change. Through lectures, workshops, interdisciplinary research, and field activities, students will access practical examples and discuss solutions to promote sustainable development. The program aims to nurture the next generation of leaders who can contribute to the global agenda for sustainable development.

4. Detailed program:

- Detailed information about the program is in the attached file.

Poster
Program

- Detailed information about Activity 1 can be found here:

https://gem.ntu.edu.sg/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11349

- Detailed information about Activity 2 can be found here:

https://gem.ntu.edu.sg/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11540

- Detailed information about Activity 3 can be found here:

https://gem.ntu.edu.sg/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11521

5. Number of students: NTU invites VNU-HCM to nominate a maximum of 02 students for each activity. Based on the nomination list from VNU-HCM, NTU will evaluate the candidates' profiles and select the students to participate in the program.

6. Eligibility:

- Be a full-time undergraduate student who has completed at least 02 semesters at member units of VNU-HCM.

- For Activity 3: Be a student in the field of Science and Engineering.

(Science & Engineering).

- Have the desire to conduct research or pursue a graduate program.

- Have good academic performance, with a cumulative GPA of2.81 or higher on a4.0 scale or7.1 or higher on a10-point scale.

- Have experience in leadership positions or participation in community activities.

- Have a student nomination letter from the faculty where the student is studying.

- Have proof of English proficiency as one of the following:

+ IELTS certificate of 6.0 or higher with a Writing score of 6.0 or higher.

+ PBT certificate of 570 points or higher, TOEFL iBT of 90 points or higher, or TOEFL CBT of 237 points or higher.

+ PTE Academic certificate of 55 points or higher.

+ SAT certificate (from March 2016 onwards) of 1250 points or higher.

Note: NTU only accepts IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE Academic certificates issued after March 30, 2024. For SAT certificates, NTU only accepts certificates issued after March 30, 2021.

+ Student confirmation letter, sufficient proof of English proficiency to participate in the program from the nominating unit.

7. Costs:

a) Activity 1: This activity is sponsored by the Sohmen-Pao Fund through the Sohmen-Pao scholarship worth 6,000 SGD. Within the framework of the program, this scholarship will be used to cover the following expenses of Activity 1:

- In Singapore: Tuition fees, accommodation costs, costs of field visits, costs of exchanges with experts, and costs of cultural and social activities within the framework of Activity 1.

- In Vietnam: Tuition fees, accommodation costs, costs of business exchanges, and costs of cultural and social activities within the framework of Activity 1.

- The training institution will cover the costs of airfare and insurance for participating students as follows:

+ Airfare cost: At least 5,000,000 VND/student.

+ Insurance: 500,000 VND/student.

- Students will cover the remaining airfare costs, the remaining insurance costs, and other expenses.

b) Activity 2: Through the NTU-AUN Summer scholarship, NTU covers the following expenses of Activity 2:

- Tuition fees, accommodation costs, costs of field trips, costs of exchanges with experts, and costs of cultural and social activities within the framework of Activity 2.

- The training institution will cover the costs of airfare and insurance for participating students as follows:

+ Airfare cost: At least 5,000,000 VND/student.

+ Insurance: 500,000 VND/student.

- Students will cover the remaining airfare costs, the remaining insurance costs, and other expenses.

c) Activity 3: Through the NTU-AUN Summer scholarship, NTU covers the following expenses of Activity 3:

- In Singapore: Tuition fees, accommodation costs, costs of field trips, costs of exchanges with experts, and costs of cultural and social activities within the framework of Activity 3.

- In Indonesia: Tuition fees, accommodation costs, costs of business visits, and costs of cultural and social activities within the framework of Activity 3.

- The training institution will cover the costs of airfare and insurance for participating students as follows:

+ Airfare cost: At least 5,000,000 VND/student.

+ Insurance: 500,000 VND/student.

- Students will cover the remaining airfare costs, the remaining insurance costs, and other expenses.

Note: For the activities, the training institutions are responsible for guiding their students to carry out the procedures for airfare and insurance payments.

8. Application documents:

- Student information form (Form 1 and Form 2).

- Transcripts in Vietnamese and English with confirmation and stamp from the training institution.

- Proof of language proficiency as mentioned above.

- Proof of leadership experience, social activities.

- A usable image file of the student for the passport.

- A scanned passport valid for at least 06 months after July 15, 2025.

- English CV

Note: These are the necessary documents for the selection round at VNU-HCM. Students applying should proactively check the required documents for the programs in advance, in case they are accepted. Detailed information is in the attached file.

9. Submission format and deadline:

- Students submit soft copy application files at the link: https://forms.gle/Dknpi98jPrfagYr56 and send the hard copy application to P.CTSV at the address P.107 – Y.A1 Administrative Building, HaiThuong Lan Ong Street, Dong Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Phone: (028)71021212.

- Students should note that they need to submit both soft copy and hard copy applications as required.

- Deadline for receiving hard and soft copy applications: before 13:30 on March 20, 2026 (Friday).

For any inquiries about the program, please contact the Student Affairs Office: P.107 – Y.A1 Administrative Building, Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, Dong Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Phone: (028)71021212 - Ext 131 to meet Specialist Nguyen Thi Yen Nhi or send an email to: ctsv.hotro@uhsvnu.edu.vn for guidance.

Sincerely./.