What is GUIP?
Learning Intervention
Immersive learning experiences
Hands-on teaching techniques
Curated industry visits
Guidance on higher education
The programme gives students insights into
- The subjects of Sustainability, Innovation, and how Artificial Intelligence is used in any field
- The marvels of science and new age technology
- A world class university education and lifestyle
- The university admissions process, financial aid and scholarships available to study overseas
Schedule
The indicative schedule is as given below.
| DAY | 09:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Singapore and Check-in at NUS Hostel |
City tour - Esplanade, Melion, Marina Bay, China Town, Little India | Free and Easy |
| Day 2 |
University Lecture: Yale NUS Interdisciplinary Studies Future skills, entrepreneurship, philosophy and artificial intelligence |
Fun and Leisure Sentosa Visit, Luge ride, Wings of Time |
Fun and Leisure Sentosa Visit, Luge ride, Wings of Time |
| Day 3 |
University Lecture: NTU School of Arts Design and Media Making a career in Arts, Design and Media: admission criteria, the procedure for application, scholarships and financial assistance, campus tour |
NeWater Industry Visit Innovation using Design Thinking |
Fun and Leisure Night Safari |
| Day 4 |
Field Trip: Science Center Explore the marvels of science and sustainability |
Free and Easy Little India |
Free and Easy Little India |
| Day 5 |
Fun and Leisure Universal Studios |
Fun and Leisure Universal Studios |
Fun and Leisure Orchard Road |
| Day 6 | Check-out and Lunch | Flight to home destination |
Certificate of Achievement
by Corporate Gurukul, Singapore
Immersive learning experiences
Hands-on teaching techniques
Curated industry visits
Guidance on higher education
The programme gives students insights into
- The subjects of Sustainability, Innovation, and how Artificial Intelligence is used in any field
- The marvels of science and new age technology
- A world class university education and lifestyle
- The university admissions process, financial aid and scholarships available to study overseas
Schedule
The indicative schedule is as given below.
| DAY | 09:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Singapore and Check-in at NUS Hostel |
City tour - Esplanade, Melion, Marina Bay, China Town, Little India | Free and Easy |
| Day 2 |
University Lecture: Yale NUS Interdisciplinary Studies Future skills, entrepreneurship, philosophy and artificial intelligence |
Fun and Leisure Sentosa Visit, Luge ride, Wings of Time |
Fun and Leisure Sentosa Visit, Luge ride, Wings of Time |
| Day 3 |
University Lecture: NTU School of Arts Design and Media Making a career in Arts, Design and Media: admission criteria, the procedure for application, scholarships and financial assistance, campus tour |
NeWater Industry Visit Innovation using Design Thinking |
Fun and Leisure Night Safari |
| Day 4 |
Field Trip: Science Center Explore the marvels of science and sustainability |
Free and Easy Little India |
Free and Easy Little India |
| Day 5 |
Fun and Leisure Universal Studios |
Fun and Leisure Universal Studios |
Fun and Leisure Orchard Road |
| Day 6 | Check-out and Lunch | Flight to home destination |
Certificate of Achievement
by Corporate Gurukul, Singapore
Admissions
Who should attend?
Dates and Deadlines for Admission
Requirement for Admissions
Class Profile
Programme Fee
Associates
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is the first autonomous research university in Singapore. NUS is a comprehensive research university, offering a wide range of disciplines, including the sciences, medicine and dentistry, design and environment, law, arts, social sciences, engineering, business, computing and music at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTS) is the first autonomous research university in Singapore. NUS is a comprehensive research university, offering a wide range of disciplines, including the sciences, medicine and dentistry, design and environment, law, arts, social sciences, engineering, business, computing and mutsic at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The QS World University Rankings 2019 ranked NUS 11th in the world and 1st in Asia. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 placed NUS at 22nd in the world and 1st in Asia-Pacific, while its 2018 reputation rankings placed it at 24th globally. In 2019, it ranked 27th among the universities around the world by SCImago Institutions Rankings.
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is the first autonomous research university in Singapore. NUS is a comprehensive research university, offering a wide range of disciplines, including the sciences, medicine and dentistry, design and environment, law, arts, social sciences, engineering, business, computing and music at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTS) is the first autonomous research university in Singapore. NUS is a comprehensive research university, offering a wide range of disciplines, including the sciences, medicine and dentistry, design and environment, law, arts, social sciences, engineering, business, computing and mutsic at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The QS World University Rankings 2019 ranked NUS 11th in the world and 1st in Asia. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 placed NUS at 22nd in the world and 1st in Asia-Pacific, while its 2018 reputation rankings placed it at 24th globally. In 2019, it ranked 27th among the universities around the world by SCImago Institutions Rankings.
Featured Review
“Vaasavi had an amazing experiential learning journey with Corporate Gurukul. I can clearly see how she has evolved. It has been a life transforming learning for my daughter!”
Ms. Priyanka Rao, Parent
“I enjoyed every bit of the programme - the interviews, collaborating with different people, and especially the hard work during the project. Neither I nor my parents were aware of all the potential I had. The experience at NUS and NTU was out of this world!”
Gagan Khinwasara, Student
Success Stories
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Abhishek Chandramouli
VIT Vellore
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Anubha Kabra
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Alumni (Research and Innovation Programme)
Vignesh Prabhakar
SRM Univ (Chennai)
Harsh Tekriwal
Alumni (University Immersion Programme)
Hamza Ali Rizvi
Punjab Engineering College
Anushree Gupta
Alumni (Research and Innovation Programme)
Aditya Desai
BITS (Hyderabad)
Ish Dutt
Alumni, (University Immersion Programme)
Sartaj Singh Sandhu
BITS Pilani (Goa)
Pratyusha Nyati
Alumni (Research and Innovation Programme)
Apurva Mittal
BITS Pilani
Shivam Mulchandani
Alumni (Research and Innovation Programme)
Jash Kamdar
BITS Pilani (Goa)Frequently Asked Questions
Who is organizing the immersion programme?
Corporate Gurukul is organizing the immersion programme in association with professor(s) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
Where is the GUIP conducted?
The GIP will be conducted at National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
Is it an immersion programme or a training programme?
It is an immersion programme, which is a hands-on guided experience in an academic environment to hone industry-relevant skills and knowledge It includes mentorship and training by university professor(s).
I wanted to enquire about the cost incurred in this programme. Kindly provide the details for cost expenditure of this programme.
In order to know about the programme and cost involved you are required to reach out to your faculty coordinator at your school.
Can I have information on previous immersion programme rollouts that you have done?
You can visit our Facebook page to see the previous immersion programme updates.
Are the dates confirmed for the immersion programme?
The immersion programme schedule, date and time will be communicated to your faculty coordinator at your university. Prior notice will be given to all parties concerned if there is a change of date and best efforts will be made by Corporate Gurukul to accommodate convenience of all parties on revised schedule, date and time.
Can you help me if I want to pursue higher education at NUS/NTU?
You will get a chance to explore university admission requirements and financial aid as a part of GUIP Schedule
Kindly send me the programme details and guidelines to submit the fees and register.
The programme details, fee details and respective payment deadlines are communicated to your faculty coordinator at your school.
What is the last date to pay for the registration fees?
The payment deadlines will be mentioned to the faculty coordinator at your school. You can gather this information and complete the necessary transactions.
What are the programme fee inclusions?
Please be in touch with your faculty coordinator at the school for this information.
What is not included in the programme fee?
Please be in touch with your faculty coordinator at the school for this information.
What are Corporate Gurukul’s deliverables to participants?
- Local transport to the training facility
- Cultural visits, industry visits, local transport to these locations, airport transfers
- End-to-end programme management
Where are the sessions conducted?
- Classroom sessions: At the university
- Industry Expert Sessions: In the university or, in a conference hall outside the university
- Industry Visit: At the respective Industry venue. Please note some industries have exclusive visitor centres and guided tours
- Field Work: At a popular location with local footfall (for eg: a mall, shopping street etc.)
- Project Presentation: At the university
Do I need to carry a laptop?
Yes, laptop is mandatory
Can I meet with the professor(s) on my own?
Participants may independently, on their own initiative meet Professor(s) with prior appointment. Corporate Gurukul’s participation or GUIP should nowhere be mentioned for such interactions are outside the scope of GUIP.
Where do we stay in Singapore?
Your place of stay and flight schedule and daily itinerary is decided in consultation with your faculty coordinator. They will inform you about the same.
How much time does it take during the immigration?
The immigration process takes typically 2-3 minutes per individual.
Refer below links for the arrival and departure immigration process:
- On Arrival Immigration Process - https://youtu.be/yvL8nPEuQIE
- Departure Immigration Process - https://youtu.be/xgTHVn5y4Cs
What are the documents that I need to carry for Immigration process?
You will be required to show your passport, boarding pass and E-Visa to the immigration officer. They might ask for additional supporting documents as below. Please carry the following documents along with one set of photocopy (mandatory):
- Passport
- Visa Invite Letter
- E-Visa
- Personal Travel Insurance (if applied)
- 2 nos. of passport size photograph
Is there any travel checklist?
- Laptop (and charger) with mentioned specs:
- SIN $500 Card/International Credit Card for personal expenses
- SIN $30-SIN $50 for SIM Card and international Calling
- Travel adapter for Singapore. Buy here.
- Mobile phone with charger
- Bathing Towel with preferred soap and shampoo
- Bedsheet (2 Nos.)
- Digital Camera
- Foldable Umbrella (it rains anytime/ any day in Singapore)
- Hair-cut and personal grooming (it costs 5 times that of India)
- Water Bottle
- Medical Kit (if applicable).Prescription is required for drugs administered for specific illness. You do not require a prescription for Over the Counter (OTC) drugs.
- Indian/ Western formals for trainings sessions and meetings
- One pair of black formal shoes
- Jacket/ Blazer/Suit for formal occasion/ photo-shoot
- Swim wear/ shorts/ slippers for the beach (though you can buy in Singapore, its costly)
- Carry a pair of sun-glasses for outdoors and beach (remember Singapore is on the equator)
- Flight Check-in baggage with locking facility (as per your luggage allowance)
- Refer carefully the list of objects that CANNOT be carried in hand-carry baggage for flight
What is the dress code in the classroom?
- Please carry at least two sets of formals for university session, industry expert sessions and certificate distribution ceremony.
- You can wear smart casuals during sessions unless specifically asked to wear formals.
- Smart casuals include jeans, t-shirts, shirts, trousers, kurtis (for girls).
- Please do not wear shorts and slippers to class.
What if I fall sick or meet with an accident?
Your travel insurance policy should cover all charges incurred for medical expenses. Please read all scheme related documents carefully for inclusions and exclusions. Corporate Gurukul will not be responsible for any personal expenses made which are covered or not covered by your insurance policy. Also, make sure you travel with enough money for emergency.
Who do I contact during emergency in Singapore?
Corporate Gurukul Programme Manager(s) typically stay in the same hostel as you. You can approach them for any help. Their details will be shared with you during orientation.
What kind of food do I get in Singapore?
Vegetarian, as well as non-vegetarian food is easily available inside and outside university campus. There is a wide range of choice amongst Indian, Chinese, European, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian cuisines. Typically, 3 meals in a day should cost you between S$18 - S$25. However, the estimate may vary as per your dining choices.
About GUIP
Who is organizing the immersion programme?
Corporate Gurukul is organizing the immersion programme in association with professor(s) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
Where is the GUIP conducted?
The GIP will be conducted at National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
Is it an immersion programme or a training programme?
It is an immersion programme, which is a hands-on guided experience in an academic environment to hone industry-relevant skills and knowledge It includes mentorship and training by university professor(s).
I wanted to enquire about the cost incurred in this programme. Kindly provide the details for cost expenditure of this programme.
In order to know about the programme and cost involved you are required to reach out to your faculty coordinator at your school.
Can I have information on previous immersion programme rollouts that you have done?
You can visit our Facebook page to see the previous immersion programme updates.
Are the dates confirmed for the immersion programme?
The immersion programme schedule, date and time will be communicated to your faculty coordinator at your university. Prior notice will be given to all parties concerned if there is a change of date and best efforts will be made by Corporate Gurukul to accommodate convenience of all parties on revised schedule, date and time.
Can you help me if I want to pursue higher education at NUS/NTU?
You will get a chance to explore university admission requirements and financial aid as a part of GUIP Schedule
Payment
Kindly send me the programme details and guidelines to submit the fees and register.
The programme details, fee details and respective payment deadlines are communicated to your faculty coordinator at your school.
What is the last date to pay for the registration fees?
The payment deadlines will be mentioned to the faculty coordinator at your school. You can gather this information and complete the necessary transactions.
What are the programme fee inclusions?
Please be in touch with your faculty coordinator at the school for this information.
What is not included in the programme fee?
Please be in touch with your faculty coordinator at the school for this information.
What are Corporate Gurukul’s deliverables to participants?
- Local transport to the training facility
- Cultural visits, industry visits, local transport to these locations, airport transfers
- End-to-end programme management
Academics
Where are the sessions conducted?
- Classroom sessions: At the university
- Industry Expert Sessions: In the university or, in a conference hall outside the university
- Industry Visit: At the respective Industry venue. Please note some industries have exclusive visitor centres and guided tours
- Field Work: At a popular location with local footfall (for eg: a mall, shopping street etc.)
- Project Presentation: At the university
Do I need to carry a laptop?
Yes, laptop is mandatory
Can I meet with the professor(s) on my own?
Participants may independently, on their own initiative meet Professor(s) with prior appointment. Corporate Gurukul’s participation or GUIP should nowhere be mentioned for such interactions are outside the scope of GUIP.
Travel and Accommodation
Where do we stay in Singapore?
Your place of stay and flight schedule and daily itinerary is decided in consultation with your faculty coordinator. They will inform you about the same.
How much time does it take during the immigration?
The immigration process takes typically 2-3 minutes per individual.
Refer below links for the arrival and departure immigration process:
- On Arrival Immigration Process - https://youtu.be/yvL8nPEuQIE
- Departure Immigration Process - https://youtu.be/xgTHVn5y4Cs
What are the documents that I need to carry for Immigration process?
You will be required to show your passport, boarding pass and E-Visa to the immigration officer. They might ask for additional supporting documents as below. Please carry the following documents along with one set of photocopy (mandatory):
- Passport
- Visa Invite Letter
- E-Visa
- Personal Travel Insurance (if applied)
- 2 nos. of passport size photograph
Is there any travel checklist?
- Laptop (and charger) with mentioned specs:
- SIN $500 Card/International Credit Card for personal expenses
- SIN $30-SIN $50 for SIM Card and international Calling
- Travel adapter for Singapore. Buy here.
- Mobile phone with charger
- Bathing Towel with preferred soap and shampoo
- Bedsheet (2 Nos.)
- Digital Camera
- Foldable Umbrella (it rains anytime/ any day in Singapore)
- Hair-cut and personal grooming (it costs 5 times that of India)
- Water Bottle
- Medical Kit (if applicable).Prescription is required for drugs administered for specific illness. You do not require a prescription for Over the Counter (OTC) drugs.
- Indian/ Western formals for trainings sessions and meetings
- One pair of black formal shoes
- Jacket/ Blazer/Suit for formal occasion/ photo-shoot
- Swim wear/ shorts/ slippers for the beach (though you can buy in Singapore, its costly)
- Carry a pair of sun-glasses for outdoors and beach (remember Singapore is on the equator)
- Flight Check-in baggage with locking facility (as per your luggage allowance)
- Refer carefully the list of objects that CANNOT be carried in hand-carry baggage for flight
What is the dress code in the classroom?
- Please carry at least two sets of formals for university session, industry expert sessions and certificate distribution ceremony.
- You can wear smart casuals during sessions unless specifically asked to wear formals.
- Smart casuals include jeans, t-shirts, shirts, trousers, kurtis (for girls).
- Please do not wear shorts and slippers to class.
What if I fall sick or meet with an accident?
Your travel insurance policy should cover all charges incurred for medical expenses. Please read all scheme related documents carefully for inclusions and exclusions. Corporate Gurukul will not be responsible for any personal expenses made which are covered or not covered by your insurance policy. Also, make sure you travel with enough money for emergency.
Who do I contact during emergency in Singapore?
Corporate Gurukul Programme Manager(s) typically stay in the same hostel as you. You can approach them for any help. Their details will be shared with you during orientation.
What kind of food do I get in Singapore?
Vegetarian, as well as non-vegetarian food is easily available inside and outside university campus. There is a wide range of choice amongst Indian, Chinese, European, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian cuisines. Typically, 3 meals in a day should cost you between S$18 - S$25. However, the estimate may vary as per your dining choices.
All participants receive a Certificate of Achievement from Corporate Gurukul, Singapore.