Why EE?
- The only dedicated electrical engineering diploma in Singapore with an emphasis on sustainability
- Strong focus on growth areas in electrification, decarbonisation, and digitalisation to unlock exciting opportunities in the green energy economy!
- Choose from multiple pathways to meet your unique aspiration
- Unlock new opportunities for your career and further studies with a Second Major in Business and new Cross-Disciplinary Specialisations in emerging fields
About EE
As Singapore progresses towards a sustainable future under the SG Green Plan 2030, the Diploma in Electrical Engineering (EE) equips you with the expertise to transform the energy landscape. Focusing on electrification, digitalisation, and decarbonisation, this course prepares you for the demands of a low-carbon economy. Through a future-ready curriculum, you’ll gain the skills to drive sustainable energy solutions and contribute to Singapore’s green transition.
Overview of Your EE Journey
Highlights
The Future is Green
Thanks to our collaboration with Yinson GreenTech, you can explore real-world engineering solutions through our new green energy infrastructure. Comprising the IoT-enabled smart energy management technology centre synergy.lab, a solar farm, and on-site EV charging facilities, this purpose-built living lab is designed to prepare you for exciting careers in the renewable energy field.
With our new on-campus green energy infrastructure, there’s no better place to acquire the skills to seize opportunities in the growing renewable energy field! Experiment with sustainable energy solutions at synergy.lab – and gain hands-on experience in managing a solar farm and EV charging infrastructure.
Watch this video to find more about the synergy.lab.
Joint Collaboration Final-Year Project
Final-year student Ryan Soh worked with Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) at NUS for his final-year-project. He designed and built a test bedding system to monitor and assess the performance of different types of solar photovoltaic modules. The project was showcased at the Singapore International Energy Week 2022, where Ryan got to present it to Ms Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for Culture, Community & Youth and Trade & Industry.
Further Studies
This diploma is recognised by leading universities both locally and abroad. You may be granted advanced standing or module exemptions when applying for related degree programmes at local universities and overseas universities in countries such as Australia and the United Kingdom.
Jasmine Teo
Electrical Engineering graduate, Class of 2025
Jasmine is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering at NUS
Ryan Soh
Electrical Engineering graduate, Class of 2023
Ryan has been awarded a scholarship to pursue the Renaissance Engineering Programme - NTU’s flagship engineering programme which awards a dual degree comprising a Bachelor of Engineering Science and a Master of Science in Technology Management.
Graduates can further upgrade their skills through the Specialist Diploma in Solar Photovoltaic Engineering and Monitoring offered by NP.
Careers
With the Singapore Green Plan 2030, electrical engineers are increasingly in demand across sustainability-related sectors such as energy and power, the built environment, and transport. With a Second Major in Business, you will be equipped to take on expanded career roles, such as engineering project financing.
You can look forward to pursuing rewarding careers in these job roles:
- Assistant Engineer in
- Power
- Project Development
- Commissioning
- Operation and Maintenance
- Solar PV Project Development Supervisor
- Technical Officer (Power Distribution Systems, Engineering & Maintenance, Solar PV & Energy Storage Systems)
- Energy Retail Executive
- Project Financing Executive
Loh Jia Wen
Electrical Engineering graduate, Class of 2022
Jia Wen graduated with a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from NTU under the prestigious Nanyang Scholarship. She is with PSA Global as an electrical engineer.
Teng Jin Li
Electrical Engineering graduate, Class of 2016
Jin Li is a recipient of the Singapore-Industry Scholarship and has graduated from NUS with a degree in Electrical Engineering. She is a power engineer with SBS Transit.
Entry Requirements
AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-C
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.
| Subject | 'O' Level Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics/Mathematics | 1-6 |
| Any one of the following subjects: Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Computing/Computer Studies Design & Technology Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics Physics Science (Chemistry , Biology) Science (Physics, Biology) Science (Physics, Chemistry) | 1-6 |
Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/docs/ELR2B2.pdf.
For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.
Candidates with colour vision deficiency, severe vision deficiency, profound hearing deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or severe physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations.