Ngee Ann Polytechnic has a strong faculty and strict school spirit, making it a choice for many. The Polytechnic has only eight academic schools, namely;
- School of Business & Accountancy
- School of Engineering
- School of Health Science
- School of Infocomm Technology
- School of Design & Environment
- School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- School of Film & Media Studies
- School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology
The Polytechnic offers up to 42 full-time diploma courses for students through the eight academic schools; Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Business Studies, International Trade & Business, Design, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Arts Business Management, etc.
There are also part-time programs for adult learners through the CET Academy. Just like Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic also offers these programs. The CET Academy was established in 1985 and now trains over 10,000 adults and conducts over 200 courses yearly.