The four critical competencies and three* Global Orientation courses are the foundation of the NUS College curriculum and are intended to be read within the first 2 years. Although students have some flexibility in choosing their pathway through the curriculum, you are encouraged to complete the foundational curriculum while in residence to take advantage of in-house academic resources, and to immerse yourself in your close-knit intellectual community.
*Cohorts who matriculated AY2025/2026 and onwards no longer have NGT as part of their foundational courses