NUS students to get ChatGPT access; AI module compulsory for incoming freshmen
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has partnered with OpenAI to provide all students and staff with access to ChatGPT Edu. Additionally, incoming freshmen will be required to complete a mandatory artificial intelligence course.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the growing integration of generative AI into higher education curricula and institutional infrastructure.
Announcing a partnership with OpenAI, NUS said all students, faculty and staff will get access to ChatGPT Edu from Aug 31.
A sign at the National University of Singapore. (File photo: CNA/Calvin Oh)
Ang Hwee Min 11 Aug 2026 11:02AM (Updated: 11 Aug 2026 01:54PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: All National University of Singapore (NUS) students will get access to ChatGPT tools from this academic year, while incoming freshmen will have to complete an artificial intelligence course within their first two weeks of school.
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