Education Division
Tiow Seng TAN
Deputy Director (Education)
Education
NUSRI aims to be a platform to bring together professionals and scholars
from China, Singapore and other parts of the world to learn and share
knowledge and experience.
This is accomplished by organizing seminars, workshops and training
programs for executives, professionals and scholars and offering
students’ immersion programs.
As a platform for cross-cultural interaction and communication, NUSRI
offers China Immersion Programmes to provide students of diverse
backgrounds from around the world with an experiential learning journey
in Suzhou and its surrounding cities to learn about China amid her rising
status as a global superpower.
教育
CHINA
Students
Education
in practice
Platform
CHINA
Professionals
& Resources
NUS
Resources
平台
South-east Asia
Students, resources
SINGAPORE
Students
All International
Students, resources
• Summer Programs
• Winter Programs
• DOA Program
• SoC Workshop
• Alumnus Program
http://www.nusri.cn/edu/
China Immersion Programme
Our programmes are managed & designed by dedicated staff
in Suzhou, and our NUSRI Liaison Office in Singapore.
China Immersion Programme (1)
Academic Courses
NUSRI brings together dedicated instructors and facilitators from the
various faculties of NUS to offer intellectually stimulating academic
courses to students. NUSRI also works closely with local universities to
offer courses on Chinese language, culture, history and its economic
development.
Courses conducted by NUS:
 Clear Energy and Storage;
 Business Analytics – Intelligent Decision Making with Data.
Courses conducted by local universities:
 International Marketing (Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University)
 International Entrepreneurship (Emlyon Business School)
 China Culture and Economy (Soochow University)
…...
China Immersion Programme (1)
China Immersion Programme (2)
Industrial Visits
As the world’s second largest economy, China has recorded stunning
economic growth in recent decades.
NUSRI is strategically located at one of the most developed regions in
China. This region has attracted many Fortune 500 companies, as well as
bred numerous innovative local enterprises. There are now close to 300
Fortune 500 companies in the park.
Companies we have visited before:
Microsoft; CapitaLand; NCS; Alibaba; ASUS; Risun; PatSnap; AMD;
Caterpillar; Wahaha; Yakult; Suntory; Nongfu Spring; Kleemann; Canadian
Solar Power ...
China Immersion Programme (2)
China Immersion Programme (3)
Cultural Activities
Suzhou is not only culturally rich, but also strategically located in
China’s developed Yangzi Delta Region, with easy access to major cities
like Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Wuxi and Yangzhou. Field trips to
these places would help foreign students better appreciate Chinese
history and culture.
Additionally, students will be introduced first hand to various forms of
traditional Chinese Art, such as Chinese calligraphy, tea appreciation,
bonsai art, Chinese knot making, paper cutting, tai chi, martial arts, rock
painting etc.
China Immersion Programme (3)
NUSRI Facilities etc.
Teaching Facilities
NUSRI has more than 20 rooms of different sizes and functions: lecture theatres, executive
classrooms, discussion and meeting rooms.
 Administrative support
Programmes are managed by staff in Suzhou, and our NUSRI Liaison Office in Singapore. They
assist students with VISA applications to enter China, as well as provide logistical and academic
support throughout the programmes.
NUSRI uses English as the language medium for all activities (unless otherwise stated).
NUSRI Facilities etc.
Accommodation
A range of canteens, restaurants, and apartments are available.
R&D Residential Apartment
Parfait International Apartment
NUSRI Surroundings
Students’ Canteen
Public Bicycle
About Suzhou
Suzhou city wins the Lee Kuan Yew
World City Prize (March 2014)
…emerging as the winner out of 36 nominated
cities. The biennial award honours outstanding
contributions that create liveable, vibrant and
sustainable urban communities around the world.
Video about Suzhou World City Prize:
http://v.qq.com/boke/page/d/0/7/d0130sgnwn7.ht
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Video about Suzhou Industrial Park (20th year)
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjk4ODM5MzA0.html?from=y1.2-1-92.3.16-2.1-1-1-15
Suzhou has grown into a major center of joint-venture high-tech manufacturing and innovation, and one of
the hottest growing economies in the world. The Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) is a cooperative project of
priority between the governments of China and Singapore. With its successful and innovative model for
sustained economic development, the SIP has for long been at the forefront of all development zones in
China. Suzhou has henceforth become a vital gateway between China and the rest of the world.
About Suzhou
Suzhou
is located in the southeast of Jiangsu
Province, and bordering Shanghai in the east. It is a
2500 year old historical city that lies in the center of
Yangtze Delta. Suzhou is also widely known for its
classical gardens, canals, silks, lakes, operas, legends
and museums.
Suzhou Museum
by I.M. Pei
Posting in www.skyscapercity.com
Cities around Suzhou
Shanghai
Nanjing
Hangzhou
Cities around Suzhou: Shanghai
Shanghai is located in the East China. It is one of
central four municipalities of China.
In the 19th century, Shanghai was only a small
fishery town. However, due to its good harbor
position, Shanghai developed rapidly and even
became one of the foreign trading ports of China.
After reform and open policy, Shanghai started to
progress vigorously, and then has become China’s
biggest economic center and the world’s biggest
trading harbor.
Also, because of its long history and deep culture,
Shanghai is also a good choice for tourists at
present. Now Shanghai is not only the national
center of high-tech, trade, finance and information,
but also the international center of cultural and
economic exchange.
Cities around Suzhou: Nanjing
Nanjing is an ancient capital of Six Dynasties with a history
of more than 2500 years, and also called Metropolitan of Ten
Empires. They are the Eastern Wu, Eastern Jin, Song, Qi,
Liang, Chen, Southern Tang, early Ming, Taiping Heavenly
Kingdom and the Republic of China. So Nanjing is renowned
as a historical and cultural city.
It has many historic sites including Ming tombs that are on the
UNESCO World Heritage List. The Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yatsen, designed by Chinese architect, was completed in 1929, to
memorize the "Nation Father" of China. Climbing up 392 steps,
you can enjoy the bird view of Nanjing.
Followed is Ming Tomb which is the tomb of Zhuyuanzhang,
the stone statues of officials and animals as the sacrifice. You
can also visit Zhanyuan Garden with 600 years history. Some
relics of Taiping Heaven Farmer Rebellion are on display there.
Then you can go to Confucius Temple. It is more like an open
market, next to Qinghuai River, snacks and souvenirs could be
found there.
Cities around Suzhou: Hangzhou
Hangzhou
is renowned for its tranquility and
beauty. It has many beautiful folk tales and legends
about how it came to being and how the West Lake
was formed.
One of the most beautiful tales was how heavenly
beings Jade Dragon and the Gold Phoenix found a
white jade on an island beside the Milky Way. They
spent many years sculpting it and it became a
beautiful pearl. All the trees and flowers touched by
its rays would flourish and blossom. However, the
pearl was discovered by the Heavenly Queen
Mother and she tried to take the pearl by force.
During the tussle, the Heavenly Queen Mother
accidentally dropped the pearl and it landed on the
earth to become the beautiful Western Lake. The
Jade Dragon and the Gold Phoenix followed the
pearl to the earth and transformed into the Jade
Dragon Mountain and the Phoenix Mountain to
guard the lake forever.
Life in Suzhou
Exchange Rate (as at 6 March 2014 from Yahoo currency converter)
RMB100(CNY) = $A18.5722(AUD)= $US16.2773(USD) = S$20.8004(SGD)
Living Standard in Suzhou
Transportation Options
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Breakfast: around RMB 5~15 per meal
Canteen: around RMB 10 per meal
Chinese Restaurant: around RMB 50 per person
KFC/McDonald’s: around RMB 20~30 per meal
Cola: around RMB 2.5 per bottle
Purified Water: around RMB 2~4 per bottle
Public Bus: RMB 2 per ride
Subway: RMB 2~6 per ride
Taxis
Public Bus
Suzhou Metro (two lines)
Public Bicycle
Short/Long Distance Coach (6 stations)
Train/High-speed Train (4 stations)
Plane (3 airports nearby)
Testimonials
Liu Weiyuan
2012 Winter Immersion Program Participant
School of Computing, National University of Singapore
“The gains derived from this trip are plentiful, and I’m thankful for being given the chance to be selected for this
program. This program has alerted me of the necessity to re-evaluate myself, in terms of my career path, bonds
that I form and could extend to even as far as daily choices that I make.”
Ho Huiling
2012 Architecture Immersion Program Participant
Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore
“Architecture is not just about buildings, rooms or space which had been always emphasized in school. We
have to see beyond all those elements and understand that the study of architecture is in fact about
understanding ecologies and creating art pieces that invoke resonance within us. This, to me is the most
valuable lesson that I have learnt during this trip.”
Romain Bonvarlet
2013 Summer Immersion Program Participant
EDHEC Business School
“This trip has ended, but the memories will stay forever. Thanks for everything! It is the most unforgettable
experience ever that adds color in my life.”
Thanesh S/O Manoselvam
2013 Summer Immersion Program Participant
Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore
“The whole programme was well planned and the lessons were conducted in very professional learning
environment. The thing I loved most about the programme was how much emphasis was accorded to field trips
and sightseeing activities. Learning was taken out of the classroom as much as possible and this gave me a
new and insightful perspective on the economy, culture and history of China.”
Contact Us
NUS (Suzhou) Research Institute
No. 377 Linquan Street, Level 2, Block 3, Public Academy, Dushu Lake Science and Education
Innovation District, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China 215123
Tel: +86 512 6299 7805; +86 512 6299 787820 Fax: +86 512 6299 7809
E-mail: education@nusri.cn
NUSRI Liaison Office @ NUS
Address: University Hall, Lee Kong Chian Wing, #UHL-05-01H, 21
Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077
Tel: +65 65161405
Fax: +65 67751767
E-mail: nusri@nus.edu.sg
Visit: http://www.nusri.cn/edu/china-trips
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