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Singapore Polytechnic: Courses, Admission, Cost

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  • Estd. 1954

About Singapore Polytechnic

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Year of establishment
1954
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SP
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94 acres
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Q:   Will my life on campus be better at Singapore Polytechnic than staying off-campus?
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At Singapore Polytechnic, living on campus seems to have a number of benefits. Students may meet new people and take advantage of the convenience of being close to the university thanks to the reasonably priced SP flats.

Q:   Is getting part-time jobs easy while studying at Singapore Polytechnic?
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Based on the labor market, Indian students at Singapore Polytechnic favor part-time work in industries like information technology, hospitality & tourism, banking & finance, supply chain & logistics, art & design, construction, and electronics & telecommunications. Furthermore, Singapore Polytechnic offers students part-time employment in positions including digital marketer, personal assistant, tutor, administrative assistant, and human resources specialist.Additionally, the school permits full-time Diploma candidates to work full-time during breaks and part-time for up to 16 hours per week during the academic year.

Students can now easily find part-time jobs as a result.

Q:   Is Singapore Polytechnic famous?
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Known in Singapore, Singapore Polytechnic is school that provides broad curriculum in various subjects which includes business, engineering, design, nursing and life sciences. Polytechnic boasts 43 hectare campus, 19,000 students and over 1,500 teaching staff members. Situated in Dover Road's educational and Science area, school is known for accessibility and top instructors. Singapore Polytechnic has high H-index and i10-index showing its reputation for research and innovation.

Singapore Polytechnic Admission 2026

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Q:   What are the documents required in the visa process for Indian students at Singapore Polytechnic?
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Indian students must provide the following paperwork in order to be considered for a Student's Pass, or student visa, at Singapore Polytechnic:

Filled-out visa application forms (V36 and ICA Form 16)
Offer letter with bank statement from Singapore Polytechnic to show adequate funding
Passport that is good for at least half a year
Four current passport-sized photos
Birth certificate
the highest academic standing and certification of education

Q:   Is it possible to get into Singapore Polytechnic MS programme without work experience?
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SP mainly focuses on Diploma and certificate programs and doesn’t offer MSc (Master of Science) programs. The institute emphasizes practical, industry-related training and has specific admission procedures for local students, including the DAE (Direct Admissions Exercise) which has specific entry criteria and application deadlines. For international students, the application process includes an online application and selected candidates may be required to sit an entrance test based on their qualification. However, SP doesn’t have MSc programs, so whether or not you can get into an MSc programme at SP without having work experience is irrelevant.

Q:   How is applying to Singapore Polytechnic different from applying to other universities in Singapore?
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Singapore Polytechnic offers various Diploma and certificate programs with diff stages for local and international students when it comes to applying to SP.

Local students usually submit their final semester results and meet minimum entry requirements in the application process and there are also specific admissions exercises like the DAE which has entry requirements and application period. International students usually submit their online application. Depending on their qualifications, they may take an entrance test and if they are successful, they will need to complete e-Enrolments and apply for Students’ Passes.

 

 

Q:   Are there students from other countries studying at Singapore Polytechnic?
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There are many students from other countries studying in Singapore University. Student population stands at 19,000 and teaching staff count is 1500+. The campus is strategically located in the educational belt and Science hub in Dover Road, which attracts students from different countries. Singapore Polytechnic has set up advanced arrangements with overseas universities allowing Polytechnic graduates in Singapore to apply to pursue UG courses at famous universities in Australia, New Zealand and United States. This further contributes to the diverse student population at the institution.

Singapore Polytechnic
Scholarships

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Q:   What are the top Scholarships for Singapore Polytechnic and how to avail them?
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Some scholarships at SP are:

-SP Engineering Scholarship and SP Scholarship
-SP Arts and Sports prize
-SP Undergraduate Scholarship
-Additional awards and scholarships: Sarojini Devi Scholarship, the A*STAR Science Award, the PUB Engineering Scholarship, the DSTA Scholarship, the American Concrete Institute - Singapore Chapter Scholarship, and more.

Q:   What scores are need to get scholarship at Singapore Polytechnic?
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In order to be eligible for scholarship at Singapore Polytechnic, students must fulfill following criteria-

Academic performance- Students must have at least "B" overall and strong academic record.
English language proficiency- Minimum internet based TOEFL score of 78 or minimum paper based score of 550 is required.
Extracurricular activities- To verify involvement in extracurricular activities, students might need to show that they have completed 1st year semester one in SP or obtain at least BRONZE CCA grade in secondary school.

Restrictions particular to each scholarship- For example, the SP Undergraduate Scholarship requires applicants to be eligible for admission to any of the six nearby autonomous universities. Other restrictions may also apply.
 

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Q:   What are the popular sectors that indian students prefer for doing part-time jobs at Singapore Polytechnic?
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Based on the labor market, Indian students at Singapore Polytechnic favor part-time work in industries like information technology, hospitality & tourism, banking & finance, supply chain & logistics, art & design, construction, and electronics & telecommunications. Furthermore, Singapore Polytechnic offers students part-time employment in positions including digital marketer, personal assistant, tutor, administrative assistant, and human resources specialist. Additionally, the institution permits full-time Diploma students to work full-time during breaks and part-time for up to 16 hours per week during the academic year.

Singapore Polytechnic Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
UG Diploma(7 courses)
INR 8 L - 19 LGet Fee Details
Duration3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above
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Q:   What TOEFL score is good for Singapore Polytechnic?
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Minimum TOEFL score required for admission to Singapore Polytechnic is 78 for internet test. Score of 85 in TOEFL would be considered good for meeting English language proficiency requirement for admission to Singapore Polytechnic. However a high score will allow the students to have a higher competency and add more weight to their application. There are other english profieciency exams also but english is a must.
 
 

 

Q:   How much money is required in Indian rupees to study at Singapore Polytechnic?
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The amount of money to study at Singapore Polytechnic is different courses. The fees for UG Diploma is INR 16-17 Lakh. The fees at UG Diploma is 15 Lacs to 16 Lakh. The Diploma in buisness administration is having a fees of 16 Lakh. This is same for most of the courses in Singapore Polytechnic. The accomodation fees will be different for different staying options whether it is on campus or off campus.

Q:   Is Singapore Polytechnic cheaper than Amity Global Institute Singapore?
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Amity Global Institute Singapore charges higher tuition than Singapore Polytechnic. Singapore Polytechnic charges foreign students 16 Lacs per year in tuition. However, the anticipated annual tuition costs for the MBA and Bachelor's degree programs that Amity Global Institute Singapore offers to international students start at 17 lakh.As a result, Singapore Polytechnic is less expensive than Amity Global Institute Singapore in terms of tuition.







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Depending on a student's career ambitions, Red Deer College and Singapore Polytechnic, India, offer different benefits. With programs designed specifically to meet the needs of the local business, RDC, based in Canada, offers a route to the Canadian labour market and maybe permanent residency. Conve

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 Orita Sinclair School Of Design should be chosen rather than Singapore Polytechnic because it specializes in the field of design exclusively. Many domains in the design are covered in Orita Sinclair School of Design. In the Singapore Polytechnic other aspects are covered such as accountancy, comput

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The money in Indian rupees to study at Orita Sinclair School Of Design is different for different courses. The cost of its Diploma in Visual communication and media design is INR 11.24 lakh, advanced Diploma in design communication is INR 11.24 lakh, Diploma in interaction design is INR 11.7 lakh. 

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The Singapore Polytechnic fees for international students range between INR 15L and INR 16L. The Singapore Polytechnic tuition fee for popular programs is given below:

UG programs

Tuition Fees

Computer Engineering

INR 16.62L

Mechanical Engineering

INR 16.62L

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

INR 16.62L

Accountancy

INR 16.62L

Architecture

INR 16.62L

Business Administration

INR 16.62L

International Business

INR 15.49L

 

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If international students are looking for an affordable option Temasek Polytechnic provides a Diploma in Computer Engineering in 5.93 L whereas the tuition fee at Singapore Polytechnic is INR 16.62L. They both provide a 3-year Diploma program. At Temasek Polytechnic, faculty members instruct student

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500 Dover Road
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