National University of Singapore mandates AI courses for all students, gives free access to ChatGPT for learners and staff
SINGAPORE, Aug 11 — The National University of Singapore (NUS) will require all undergraduates to complete compuls...
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has announced a new policy requiring all undergraduate students to complete compulsory artificial intelligence (AI) courses starting August 2026. This move, revealed on August 11, aims to embed AI literacy across every discipline, encompassing more than 85 percent of the university's undergraduate population spread across its major colleges.
Each major will incorporate at least one compulsory course exploring how AI is transforming respective professions. NUS Deputy President (academic affairs) and Provost Aaron Thean emphasized the university's objective to graduate "AI fluent" students, while a select group will delve deeper into the subject. From August 31, all NUS students, faculty, and staff will gain free access to ChatGPT Edu, a university-controlled version of ChatGPT with extended message limits and heightened privacy.
Advanced AI tools will be tested in courses demanding more advanced AI applications. The university is also developing seven proprietary AI teaching tools, such as a scenario generator for AI-powered simulations and a Socratic-style coaching system to enhance reasoning. These initiatives complement NUS's existing AI applications, including AI-powered simulations in its nursing program, which have aided students in maintaining composure and critical thinking during clinical simulations.
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