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NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) is where aspiring entrepreneurs learn beyond the classroom. Immerse yourself in global startup ecosystems, work alongside innovation startups, learn from entrepreneurs and experience the highs, lows and hard knocks of building something new.

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1,200+Startups Founded

5,000+Alumni Network

15+Global Innovation Hubs

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3
Unicorns

A JOURNEY THAT TRANSFORMS
NOC nurtures aspiring entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. 

01 DISCOVER

Explore your interests, understand real-world problems, and find your entrepreneurial spark.

02 EXPERIMENT

Learn by doing. Test ideas, build solutions, and grow through mentorship and hands-on experiences.

03 BUILD

Develop your venture with resources, networks and feedback from global ecosystems.

04 LAUNCH

Take your startup further with the confidence, skills and community to create impact.

GLOBAL INNOVATION HUBS

LEARN. LIVE. LAUNCH

Choose from 15+ global locations in top innovation hubs.

NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) lets students learn by doing in some of the world’s most dynamic startup ecosystems. Work with innovative companies, experience global entrepreneurship first-hand, and build the mindset, network, and skills to launch ideas across borders.

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SHENZHEN(opens in new tab)

CHINA

SILICON VALLEY(opens in new tab)

USA

VIETNAM(opens in new tab)

VIETNAM

MUNICH(opens in new tab)

GERMANY

UPCOMING EVENTS

What's happening at NOC

Join our events, meet alumni, learn from founders and connect with a global community of innovators.

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Explore the world with NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)!
Apply now to gain hands-on startup experience abroad and earn academic course units.

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Discover what NOC is all about, our programme, locations and how you can start your entrepreneurial journey with us.

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