ABOUT OUR DELEGATION

Interested in joining the next delegation? The application window is open — apply now!

Being part of the exploreASEAN delegation means more than just travelling. Delegates prepare throughout the year in workshops and research groups, engage with expert speakers during the seminar week in Olten, and visit companies, embassies and universities on the ground in Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines — returning with insights, connections and experiences that go far beyond the classroom.

What you get

Gain 5 ECTS credited to your studies*
Company and university visits on site
Cultural insights
Input from experts and Swiss companies
Career fair with our partner companies
Your own international network

* Module allocation depends on your programme – check with your head of studies.

Good to know

You join the seminar, trip & closing event
Afterwards you do a written assignment
The costs are CHF 2'800 and include flights, accommodation, local transport, meals and company visits

APPLY HERE

What we need from you

CV: Provide an up-to-date overview of your education, work experience, skills and interests.
Short video (2–3 min, in English) introducing yourself and explain why you want to join exploreASEAN 2027 and what interests you about this year’s theme, “From Factory to Future. Also share what skills, experiences, or perspectives you would bring to the delegation as well as a fun fact about you.
Reference: please, ask for permission and provide the details of your internal FHNW reference.

Timeline 2026/27

October 4, 2026

Application Opening,

Start of selecting the Delegation

October 25, 2026

Application Closure,

selection process will be finalised

February 15 to 19, 2027

Seminar in Switzerland

at Campus Olten,

where theory meets practice, and students meet partners

March 18 to April 4, 2027

Seminar Abroad,

18 days across Vietnam - Philippines - Singapore

May 04, 2027

Closing Event in Olten,

where the journey ends and the next one begins — all four ISP delegations present at Campus Olten

September, 2026

Roadshows

Basel, Brugg-Windisch and Olten

October, 2026

Roadshows Online Sessions

via Microsoft Teams

November, 2026

Delegation members will be informed about selection

by supervisor

January, 2027

First Delegation Meeting

About last Year

18 days. 3 countries. One unforgettable journey.

Get a first glimpse of what the 11th edition of exploreASEAN looked like on the ground. Under the theme SmartASEAN: Innovate Beyond Borders, the 11th edition took our delegation to Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia - exploring how Southeast Asia is shaping the future through sustainable growth, technology and cross-border collaboration.