The study tour is part of BSNS228, which is a 15-point 200-level course.

• BSNS228 tuition fee 
• Programme fee: TBC

Programme fee includes:

• Airfares
• Accommodation 
• Transportation for programme activities, except where MRT/Metro is used

Programme fee DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Visa costs if required**
• Meals
• Transportation for programme activities where MRT/Metro is used
• Personal expenses during the programme
• Costs associated with changing airfares if you wish to do this 
• Any expenses associated with travel outside the programme

*The programme fee for domestic students is less due to external funding that only applies to domestic students.

**New Zealand citizens do not require visas to enter these countries for the length of the study tour. If you are not a New Zealand citizen and you do need a visa to enter China or Singapore, or you are New Zealand citizen and wish to stay beyond the visa-free period, you will be responsible for organising this at your own expense.

The programme fee is a reduced fee, with a generous grant from a UC Malaysian alumnus subsidising the actual cost.

Māori and Pacific students may also be able to receive a Global Experience Award - Māori and Pacific students valued at $1,000 to further subsidise the cost.

If you are eligible for a student loan or allowance at UC, you should continue to be eligible for the study tour, provided that you meet the requirements of Studylink.

To be eligible, you must have completed:

• At least 120 points towards a UC undergraduate degree by the end of 2026 S1 with a GPA of at least 4.0, of which a minimum of 60 points must be from UC, or;
• At least 60 points by the end of 2026 S1 with a minimum GPA of 5.0, all of which must be from UC, and;
• 60 points of which at least 30 points is from Schedule V of the BCom including one of ECON104, ECON105, MGMT100 or MKTG100.

In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria above, you must provide a personal statement when applying for the programme, which will be considered in shortlisting applicants. 

Shortlisted applicants must also participate in a selection exercise, which will be the basis of final selection.

Selection exercise date and time: TBC