Why SOE?
Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Stretch your potential through flexible learning pathways, scholarships and talent development programmes, and broaden your horizons through overseas internships and immersion programmes.
Get Future-Ready
Our new Cross-Disciplinary Specialisations equip engineering students with in-demand AI competencies to address real-world challenges.
Engineering a Sustainable Future
Develop green solutions and make a positive impact through sustainability-focused modules, real-world projects and hands-on learning with our on-campus green energy infrastructure.
Legacy of Excellence
Be part of an established engineering school that has nurtured outstanding alumni who have excelled across diverse fields and earned prestigious accolades, including the Public Service Commission Scholarship.
About the School
Engineering with that Something Xtra!
Turn ideas into real-world solutions at the School of Engineering (SOE). Choose from 8 diplomas or the Common Engineering Programme, build strong engineering fundamentals and gain the skills to create, innovate and make an impact.
Learn by Doing
Get hands-on with AI, robotics and autonomous systems as you tackle real-world challenges through multidisciplinary projects. Learn in industry-standard facilities such as the Robotics Research & Innovation Centre, Industrial Control Cybersecurity Excellence Centre (ICX), synergy.lab, simulators and specialised research and testing labs.
You’ll also build in-demand AI skills throughout your course and apply them to engineering projects, so you graduate ready for an AI-powered world.
Expand Your Options
Shape your learning around your interests and ambitions. Pursue a Second Major in Business* or specialise in Space Technology, Operational Technology Cybersecurity or Physical AI.
Thinking about university? Get a head start through pathway programmes with NUS, NTU and SUTD, where you can take university modules and earn credits towards your future degree while studying at NP.
*For selected students
Go Further with SOE
Gain industry exposure through internships, company visits and industry programmes, supported by SOE’s strong connections. You could even work with professors from NUS, NTU and SUTD on real-world projects.
Go global with overseas internships and immersion programmes and stretch your potential through scholarships and talent development opportunities.
Full-time Courses
Part-time Courses
What Students/Alumni Say
Competing at WorldSkills Singapore let me explore cutting-edge technology, sharpen my hands-on skills and grow the confidence to take on bigger challenges.
What began as learning to build and control machines grew into a deeper curiosity about what technology can achieve. Exploring AI and cybersecurity opened my eyes to how we can create smarter, safer, and more connected systems.
Public Service Commission (Engineering) scholar and senior engineer at DSTA.
Since I was young, I had always wanted to be a pilot and know how aircraft worked. NP opened my eyes to how far I can go in the aerospace industry.
I've always had a strong interest in physics and math, and a curiosity about how machines work. NP turned that passion into a solid foundation I could build my future on.
My internship at Sick Sensor Intelligence showed me that engineering can change lives. It inspired me to pursue healthcare innovation and gave me the skills, confidence and problem-solving mindset to take on real-world challenges.
My course gave me a strong technical foundation and valuable industry experience. Opportunities to lead, collaborate and tackle real-world challenges also built my confidence and prepared me to make a meaningful contribution to the marine and offshore industry.
My diploma equipped me with practical skills and pushed me beyond my comfort zone. Through engaging modules, I learnt to think critically, solve problems and see how engineering concepts work in the real world.
Highlights
Powering Robotics Innovation at NP
At the Robotics Research & Innovation Centre (RRIC), NP staff and students explore deep tech and develop customised robotics solutions with industry. Partners include Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National Environment Agency and National Parks Board. RRIC also partnered SingHealth Polyclinics to co-develop an assistive robot that uses UV-C light to reduce the spread of germs and guide visitors around healthcare facilities.
Impactful Innovations
Moo-ving Virtually
Powering the Future of Automation
A Helping Hand
Harnessing the Power of the Sun
Turning Road Heat into Energy
Own Your Learning
Double Major Programme New!
Be among the first poly students to pursue a Second Major in Business. Gain an edge with this dual qualification, which will unlock new opportunities for your career and further studies.
*For selected students only
On Track for AI Success New!
Build in-demand AI competencies throughout your course of study. By applying AI knowledge to hands-on projects, you’ll graduate AI-fluent and ready to take your engineering skills to the next level!
Your University Advantage
Start your uni studies ahead of your peers, thanks to the University Pathway Programmes with NUS and SUTD! Both pathways let you earn credits that count towards your future degree with either of two prestigious unis, all while studying at NP!
Get Future-Ready New!
Level up in the dynamic engineering landscape of tomorrow with our new Cross-Disciplinary Specialisations in Space Technology, Operational Technology Cybersecurity, and AI for Engineers! You’ll develop transferable skills to address real-world challenges in emerging tech fields.
Real-World Internships
Interning at Sunseap
Applying what we learnt in the classroom during our internship gave us valuable hands-on experience and a better understanding of the solar and clean energy industries.
My internship at Easmed Pte Ltd allowed me to apply what I learnt in class and gain hands-on experience with respiratory medical devices. It sharpened my technical problem-solving skills, taught me to work more independently and adapt to challenges, while giving me valuable insight into the demands of a professional clinical engineering environment.
Industry Partners
Our partnership with NP aims to build a future-ready workforce that will drive innovation in clean, efficient and technology-enabled energy and mobility systems. Through synergy.lab, students can explore real-world solutions in areas such as data analytics, simulation and renewable energy, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for the future.
Eirik Arne Wold Barclay
Advisory Director, Yinson Green Technologies Pte Ltd
Through Beckhoff's partnership with NP, learners gain hands-on experience with industry-grade automation technologies, real-world applications and globally relevant practices. By participating in programmes co-developed with NP, they build the practical skills needed to thrive in the automation and control industry.
David Chia
Managing Director, Beckhoff Automation Pte Ltd
What sets Ngee Ann Polytechnic apart is its strong collaboration with industry partners to keep its curriculum relevant and practical. Through programmes co-developed with industry and modules such as NI LabVIEW, students gain the skills and hands-on experience needed to tackle real-world challenges with confidence. We are pleased to support NP by sharing our industry expertise and insights.
Goh Yih-Hsiung
Regional Director, Japan, Korea, ASEAN & India, National Instruments
Our partnership with Ngee Ann Polytechnic is built on a shared commitment to nurturing future engineering talent. Together, we empower students with the knowledge, skills and industry insights needed to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Tang Peng Seng
General Manager, Delta Electronics Int’l (Singapore) Pte Ltd
MooVita is proud to partner NP in co-developing the Engineering Science curriculum. By combining autonomous systems fundamentals with real-world industry insights, we equip students with the skills needed to excel in robotics and autonomous systems, while helping to build a strong talent pipeline for Singapore's Smart Nation future.
Ken Chan
Vice-President, MooVita Pte Ltd
At Siemens, we believe in empowering young talent with the right skills and real-world experience. We have co-developed a cybersecurity course aligned with CSA requirements, and offered hands-on internships for Mechatronics & Robotics students at NP. This equips them with critical capabilities in software-defined automation to prepare them for a smarter, safer, and more resilient industrial future.
Isabel Chong
Senior Vice President, Siemens Digital Industries, ASEAN
Sustainability is at the heart of Grundfos. Through our partnership with NP, we are empowering the advancement of cleaner, more energy-efficient technologies while inspiring students to develop innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment.
Kenth Hvid Nielsen
Senior Global Marketing Director, Commercial Buildings Services, Grundfos
Top-notch Facilities
NP Robotics Research & Innovation Centre (RRIC)
Industrial Control & Cybersecurity Excellence (ICX) Centre
Aerospace Hub
Microelectronics Lab
Flight Simulator Room
Solar Technology Centre
Video Showcase
Contact
535 Clementi Road,
Singapore 599489
(+65) 6797 8867