Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC)

Source: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/inspire/interdisciplinary-collaborative-core-(icc) Parent: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide

The rapidly changing nature of work, compounded by the relentless speed of innovation, necessitates a change in how we educate our future generations. To ensure that our graduates are future ready and prepared for lifelong learning and global citizenship, the education we provide must transcend the traditional boundaries of disciplines to address the nexus between theoretical and practical learning; “hard skills” and “soft skills”; and core curriculum and co-curriculum.

For this reason, NTU set up a new curriculum structure offering a range of Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) Courses.

Aligned with the NTU 2025 Education Strategy and the learning outcomes embodied by the 3Cs expected of all NTU undergraduates - Character, Competence, and Cognitive Agility - the ICC curriculum focuses on key transferable skills and global challenges.

NTU Undergraduate Curriculum Structure

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An Introductory Video to the ICC Curriculum

About the ICC Office, Specialists & Lecturers

Contact the ICC Office

50 Nanyang Avenue\ South Spine, S3\ S3-B2a-04\ Singapore 639798 \ NTU Campus Map Link\ ICCOffice@ntu.edu.sg

ICC Staff Intranet Link

[### Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core

The ICC curriculum is designed to broaden perspectives, strengthen essential soft skills, and foster the interdisciplinarity to tackle global challenges by embedding collaboration, reflection, and real-world relevance into the undergraduate experience.](/education/inspire/interdisciplinary-collaborative-core-(icc))

[### Courses

The 6 ICC courses build key skills and global awareness, preparing students to think critically, act responsibly and adapt to complex global challenges.](/education/inspire/interdisciplinary-collaborative-core-(icc)/icc-courses)

[### Awards & Achievements

The ICC curriculum has earned recognition for impactful curriculum delivery and innovative pedagogical design, reflecting the ICC Office's dedication to enhancing learning, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change across NTU.](/education/inspire/interdisciplinary-collaborative-core-(icc)/icc-awards---achievements)

[### ICC Excellence Awards

The ICC’s Excellence Awards honour outstanding faculty: Teacher of the Year for inspiring teaching, Most Caring Teacher for empathy and student support, and Service Excellence for exceptional contributions beyond teaching.](/education/inspire/interdisciplinary-collaborative-core-(icc)/icc---excellence-awards)

[### Student Awards

The ICC Student Awards celebrate outstanding projects where students apply interdisciplinary learning to tackle real-world issues, showcasing creativity, collaboration, and impactful solutions that contribute positively to society.](/education/inspire/interdisciplinary-collaborative-core-(icc)/student-awards)

[### In the News

News articles focusing on interdisciplinary education and how it fosters critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability by integrating diverse perspectives, enabling students to solve complex global challenges and thrive in an ever-changing world.](/education/inspire/interdisciplinary-collaborative-core-(icc)/icc-in-the-news)

[### Frequently Asked Questions

The ICC FAQs provide answers on course requirements, schedules, assessments, and learning approaches, helping students understand the 6 ICC core modules and how they develop essential skills for interdisciplinary learning and real-world challenges.](/education/inspire/interdisciplinary-collaborative-core-(icc)/frequently-asked-questions)

[### About ICC Office

The ICC Office oversees the planning, delivery, and enhancement of NTU’s interdisciplinary core curriculum, coordinating faculty, improving processes, and fostering innovative, inclusive learning to equip students with skills for real-world challenges.](/education/inspire/interdisciplinary-collaborative-core-(icc)/about-icc-office)