Télécom Paris strengthens its cooperation ties with Singapore
07 March 2025
Nanyang Technological University garden (NTU, Singapore)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Constructive discussions took place to establish non-degree mobility programs in both directions, which could include:
- Semester- or year-long study exchanges
- Research internships in a laboratory
Shortly after this mission, as part of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in April 2024, a delegation from the College of Science at NTU visited the IP Paris campus to further strengthen scientific collaborations.
National University of Singapore (NUS)
During a dedicated meeting on the French–NUS Double Degree Programme (FDDP), discussions highlighted positive momentum, reflected in growing student interest and a promising reorganization of the program.
We also presented Télécom Paris, focusing on the engineering curriculum relevant to the program, and—alongside alumni—answered questions from NUS students.
Currently pursuing a Master by Research at the School of Computing, Quentin Roussel and Hamza Zarfaoui, both enrolled in the double degree program, shared their positive experiences regarding the quality of education and their successful integration into student associations. Hamza is even considering starting his professional career in Singapore, showcasing the added value of this program within the Télécom Paris engineering degree.
Institutional support from the French Embassy
The mission continued with discussions at the French Embassy in Singapore. A meeting was held with the presence of H.E. Mr. Stephen Marchisio, French Ambassador to Singapore, Ms. Emilienne Baneth-Nouailhetas, Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Action, and Ms. Camille Bruni, University Cooperation Attaché. The importance of the projects with NUS and NTU was reaffirmed, along with France’s institutional commitment to these collaborations.
This mission to Singapore illustrates our ambition to open new perspectives in academic mobility and research. Together with our Singaporean partners, we aim to promote excellence, cooperation, and innovation.
What is FDDP? Télécom Paris, alongside CentraleSupélec, École des Ponts ParisTech, École Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, and Mines Paris – PSL, has established a double degree agreement with the National University of Singapore (NUS): the French–NUS Double Degree Programme (FDDP).
This agreement allows Télécom Paris students to study at one of Asia’s top institutions, earning a Master’s degree from NUS in addition to their French engineering degree. In return, Télécom Paris welcomes NUS students into its engineering program as part of the double degree exchange.
