Government University &Polytechnic
The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Singapore also oversees autonomous universities, which offer a wide variety of courses catering to different interests and learning needs.
The 6 autonomous universities provide a wide range of academic, research, work-learn and student life options to cater to students’ diverse interests and learning styles.
NTU
Nangyang Technological University
A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Medicine, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges.
NUS
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore aspires to be a vital community of academics, researchers, staff, students and alumni working together in a spirit of innovation and enterprise for a better world.
SIT
Singapore Institute of Technology
Established in 2009, with the growing student population, will consolidate existing campuses into a single campus in Punggol, located in the north-east of Singapore. New campus will provide students with new collaborative learning spaces, high-tech labs and flexible spaces for learning to happen outside the classroom.
SMU
Singapore Management University
A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU’s education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and project-based approach to learning.
SUSS
Singapore University of Social Sciences
SUSS is a university with a rich heritage in inspiring lifelong education, and transforming society through applied social sciences. They develop students and alumni to be work-ready and work-adaptive, aspiring to reach their full potential, through 3H’s education philosophy – ‘Head’ for professional competency with applied knowledge, ‘Heart’ for social awareness to meet the needs of the society, and ‘Habit’ for passion towards lifelong learning.
SUTD
Singapore University of Technology and Design
SUTD was established to advance knowledge and nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs.
Partner other institutions of higher learning to deliver a myriad of opportunities for students, faculty, partners and staff. Collaborations cover the areas of developing and advancing curriculum, research and exchanges.
there are 5 polytechnics in Singapore. Provide hands-on, practice-based learning experience within a dynamic and progressive learning environment.
NYP
Nanyang Polytechnic
Established as an institution of higher learning in 1992, Nanyang Polytechnic’s (NYP) academic schools offer quality education and training through 40 full-time diploma courses and common entry programmes.
NP
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
The history of Ngee Ann Polytechnic can be traced back to 1963, when it started out as Ngee Ann College. Its founder, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, had envisioned setting up a quality educational institution to link the Chinese-speaking community to its cultural roots during the colonial-rule era. The College had since morphed into a full-fledged polytechnic, a public institution overseen by an independent Council.
RP
Republic Polytechnic
Since our inception in 2002, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has been at the forefront of introducing new and better ways to transform higher learning, inspiring their students to achieve outstanding accomplishments that go beyond academics.
SP
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic was set up on 27 October 1954, making it the very first polytechnic to be established in Singapore.
SP started out right in the heart of the financial district. Today, the polytechnic is located strategically in Dover Road – in the educational belt and science hub in the western part of Singapore.
TP
Temasek Polytechnic
Situated in Tampines next to the idyllic Bedok Reservoir, Temasek Polytechnic is a leading institution of higher learning in Singapore. Established in April 1990, take pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change.