NUS students to get ChatGPT access, freshmen to undergo compulsory AI module

Conversations and data within the NUS workspace are not used to train OpenAI’s models.

All National University of Singapore (NUS) students, faculty, and staff will gain access to ChatGPT Edu from Aug. 31, 2026. This enhanced version, provided by OpenAI, offers a secure, university-managed platform with stronger privacy, security, and administrative controls. Conversations and data within the NUS workspace remain private, not contributing to OpenAI’s model training.

Compulsory freshmen must complete the Transition to Higher Education (T.H.E.) Programme. Starting from the 2026/27 academic year, students will take THE1008 Applied Generative AI: From Prompting to Evaluation, ensuring foundational AI competencies. This initiative extends throughout the university's curriculum and major, fostering AI fluency and strategic deployment of AI tools.

Initially, ChatGPT Edu will pilot in selected courses to empower students and faculty. These tools will later be rolled out across undergraduate courses. The collaboration with NUS School of Computing, initiated in March 2026, will expand to provide computing students enhanced software development tools.

Beyond access, students will engage in hackathons and build days to develop AI-enabled solutions, connecting with OpenAI’s global networks. This comprehensive approach ensures graduates are AI-literate, equipped with critical thinking, and ready to use AI for analysis, problem-solving, and creative work.

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