There are 5 polytechnics in Singapore. The polytechnics have produced many talented people across many fields. Mr Sim Wong Hoo, a multimillionaire and one of Singapore’s top entrepreneurs, is a graduate of Ngee Ann Polytechnic. And Miss Fiona Xie, a popular TV actress, is a graduate of Temasek Polytechnic. Singapore Idol Mr Taufik Batisah is a graduate of Singapore Polytechnic. And the list goes on.

According to MOE, polytechnics were set up with the mission to train middle-level professionals to support the technological and economic development of Singapore. Reflecting the wide range of abilities, aptitudes and interests of their students, the polytechnics seek to train students with relevant and specific skills for the workplace so that they will enjoy a competitive edge in a knowledge-based economy. Polytechnic graduates are valued as practice-oriented and knowledgeable middle-level professionals, much sought after by industry. Additionally, the polytechnics are also a significant provider of continuing education and post employment professional development programs and services.

An overview of the various courses provided by the 5 polytechnics is provided below:-

• Singapore Polytechnic
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic
• Temasek Polytechnic
• Nanyang Polytechnic
• Republic Polytechnic

Singapore Polytechnic (1 year to 3 years courses)

1. Accountancy
2. Banking and Financial Services
3. Business Administration
4. Business Information Technology
5. Media and Communication
6. Tourism and Resort Management
7. Biomedical Science
8. Biotechnology
9. Chemical Engineering
10. Chemical Process Technology
11. Optometry
12. Creative Media Design
13. Games Design and Development
14. Interior Design
15. Aerospace Electronics
16. Bioelectronics
17. Computer Engineering
18. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
19. Electronics and Communication Engineering
20. Information Communication Technology
21. Mechatronics
22. Business Information Technology
23. Digital Media
24. Infocomm Security Management
25. Information Communications Technology
26. Information Technology
27. Music and Audio Technology
28. Marine Engineering
29. Maritime Transportation Management
30. Nautical Studies
31. Architecture
32. Civil and Structural Engineering
33. Environmental Management and Water Technology
34. Integrated Events and Project Management
35. Landscape Architecture
36. Property Development and Facilities Management
37. Aerospace Engineering and Management
38. Building Automation and Services
39. Electronics Systems
40. Electronics and Communications Engineering
41. Food Technology
42. Polymer Technology
43. Process Control and Instrumentation
44. Power Electronics and Industrial Applications
45. Power Systems Engineering
46. Safety Management
47. Strategic Marketing
48. Biomedical Engineering
49. Biotechnology
50. Cervical Cytology
51. Computer Networking
52. Cosmetic Science
53. Digital Media Creation
54. e-Learning Design and Development
55. E-commerce Technology
56. Energy Efficiency and Management
57. Haematology and Blood Banking
58. Hard Disk Media Technology
59. IT-assisted Optimisation for Business
60. Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture
61. Microbiology
62. Mobile Communications
63. Pharmaceutical Secondary Manufacturing
64. Pharmaceutical Technology
65. Shipping Operations and Management
66. Statistics and Data Mining
67. Supply Chain Management
68. Web Development Technology
69. Engineering Mathematics

Ngee Ann Polytechnic (full-time courses)

1. Accountancy
2. Banking and Financial Services
3. Business Studies
4. Business Information Technology
5. Tourism and Resort Management
6. Civil and Environmental Engineering
7. Environmental and Water Technology
8. Facilities Management for Business
9. Real Estate Business
10. Engineering Informatics
11. Logistics Management
12. Quality Management and Engineering
13. Aerospace Electronics
14. Biomedical Engineering
15. Electronic and Computer Engineering
16. Network Systems and Security
17. Audio Visual Technology
18. Electrical Engineering
19. Aerospace Technology
20. Marine and Offshore Technology
21. Mechanical Engineering
22. Mechatronic Engineering
23. Product Design and Innovation
24. Health Sciences
25. Chinese Studies
26. Early Childhood Education
27. Psychology and Community Services
28. Digital Visual Effects
29. Film, Sound and Video
30. Mass Communication
31. Information Technology
32. Mobile Business Solutions
33. Multimedia and Animation
34. Biomedical Science
35. Biomedical Laboratory Technology
36. Molecular Biotechnology
37. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
38. Horticulture and Landscape Management
39. Pharmacy Science

Temasek Polytechnic (full-time courses)

1. Applied Food Science and Nutrition
2. Baking and Culinary Science
3. Biomedical Science
4. Biotechnology
5. Chemical Engineering
6. Consumer Science and Technology
7. Veterinary Technology
8. Accounting and Finance
9. Business
10. Business Information Technology
11. Communication and Media Management
12. Culinary and Catering Management
13. Hospitality and Tourism Business
14. Hospitality and Tourism Management
15. Law and Management
16. Leisure and Resort Management
17. Logistics and Operations Management
18. Marketing
19. Retail Management
20. Business Studies – Business / Logistics and Operations / Marketing
21. Apparel Design and Merchandising
22. Environment Design
23. Interactive Media Design
24. Interior Architecture and Design
25. Moving Images
26. Product and Industrial Design
27. Retail and Hospitality Design
28. Visual Communication
29. Aviation Management and Services
30. Biomedical Informatics and Engineering
31. Business Process and Systems Engineering
32. Computer Engineering
33. Electronics
34. Aerospace Electronics
35. Info-Communications
36. Integrated Facility Design and Management
37. Intelligent Building Technology
38. Mechatronics
39. Mechatronics( Aerospace Engineering)
40. Microelectronics
41. Telecommunications
42. Cyber and Digital Security
43. Financial Business Informatics
44. Game and Entertainment Technology
45. Information Technology
46. Internet and Multimedia Development
47. Mobile and Wireless Computing

Nanyang Polytechnic (full-time/part-time courses)

1. Biomedical Engineering
2. Electronics, Computer and Communications Engineering
3. Manufacturing Engineering
4. Mechatronics Engineering
5. Information Technology
6. Engineering Informatics
7. Business Informatics
8. Multimedia and Infocomm Technology
9. Business Enterprise IT
10. Industrial Design
11. Space and Interior Design
12. Visual Communication
13. Engineering Informatics
14. Precision Engineering
15. IT Security
16. Business Management
17. Retail Management
18. Financial Planning
19. Management ( International Business )
20. Strategic Brand Management
21. Supply Chain Management
22. Health Sciences – Counselling

Republic Polytechnic (full-time courses)

1. Biomedical Electronics
2. Communication and Automation Electronics
3. Industrial and Operations Management
4. Aerospace Avionics
5. Supply Chain Management
6. Micro and Nanotechnology
7. Biomedical Science
8. Materials Science
9. Biotechnology
10. Pharmaceutical Sciences
11. Environmental Science
12. Business Computing
13. Information Technology
14. Business Applications
15. Information Technology Service Management
16. Interactive and Digital Media
17. New Media
18. Sonic Arts
19. Technology and Arts Management
20. Design for Interactivity
21. Sports and Exercise Sciences
22. Sports and Leisure Management
23. Outdoor and Adventure Learning
24. Integrated Events Management
25. Customer Relationship and Service Management
26. Communication and Information Design
27. International Programme in Biomedical Sciences