About SEA Unbound
SEA Unbound is Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Southeast Asia Readiness Strategy to equip every NP student with the knowledge, networks and real-world experience to thrive across the region.
As the first polytechnic with overseas centres in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta, SEA Unbound is anchored by a regional partnership network of over 40 universities, corporations and government agencies – building Singapore’s largest pipeline of Southeast Asia-ready talent.
Backed by a $10 million SEA Talent Fund, SEA Unbound expands opportunities for students to engage with Southeast Asia through overseas exposure and industry partnerships that connect them with the region’s industries, communities and cultures.
Programmes
SEA Partners Network
With more than 40 partner organisations across Southeast Asia, the SEA Partners Network connects NP students directly with the region’s universities, companies, and government agencies shaping the region’s future.
These partnerships help students move beyond the classroom through first‑hand regional exposure, industry connections, and networks that continue to support them beyond graduation.
SEA Advisory Panel
Supporting SEA Unbound is an eight-member SEA Advisory Panel of regional business leaders from Indonesia, Vietnam, China and Singapore, with expertise across technology, real estate, aviation and education.
The panel helps to steer NP’s Southeast Asia and China strategy, sharing industry insights that shape curriculum and training. It strengthens ties with regional partners, universities and agencies, supports alumni engagement, and drives sustainable collaborations across the region.
Profiles of the NP SEA Advisory Panel can be found below:
Regional Presence
With three overseas centres in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta, NP has established a regional presence, with each centre led by a Country Head and supported by local staff.
These centres provide in‑country support for student immersion programmes, industry partnerships and collaborations across Southeast Asia.
Bangkok
Ho Chi Minh City
