Polytechnics adopt a cohort-based fee structure, which means that a student’s fees will remain constant for the entire duration of the course. This fee structure will provide greater certainty regarding tuition fees and help students to better plan for the financing of their studies.
The Government will continue to absorb the GST chargeable on tuition fees payable by Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Residents. The tuition fees for International Students from AY2016 intakes will be subject to GST.
At a Glance
The course fees payable by full-time students comprise of Tuition Fees and Supplementary Fees.
- Tuition Fees (payable over 2 semesters for each academic year)
Fees for diploma programme/course - Supplementary Fees (payable once for each academic year)
Administrative fees for the use of Republic Polytechnic’s facilities, internet services, etc.
Course Fees (With MOE Tuition Grant) – Admission Year 2022
The table below shows the amounts and details of the course fees payable in AY 2022 for incoming students admitted in AY 2022.
| Type of Fee | Singapore Citizens (S$) | Singapore Permanent Residents (S$) | International Students (with GST, S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsidised Tuition Fee Payable | 3,000.00 | 6,200.00 | 11,400.00 |
| Supplementary Fee (inclusive of GST) | 86.50 | 116.50 | 141.10 |
| Course Fees Per Academic Year | 3,086.50 | 6,316.50 | 11,541.10 |
Note:
- All fees are subject to change as determined by the Ministry of Education, Singapore.
- The fees shown are inclusive of 7% GST.
- Find out more about the MOE Tuition Grant.
Course Fees (With MOE Tuition Grant) – Other Admission Years
Please select your admission year from the dropdown list below to display the course fees payable per academic year for students who were admitted in AY 2020 – AY 2021.
Course Fees (With MOE Tuition Grant) – Admission Year 2021
The table below shows the amounts and details of the course fees payable in AY 2022 for incoming students admitted in AY 2021.
| Type of Fee | Singapore Citizens (S$) | Singapore Permanent Residents (S$) | International Students (with GST, S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsidised Tuition Fee Payable | 2,900.00 | 6,000.00 | 11,000.00 |
| Supplementary Fee (inclusive of GST) | 70.50 | 100.50 | 125.10 |
| Course Fees Payable Per Academic Year | 2,970.50 | 6,100.50 | 11,125.10 |
Note:
- All fees are subject to change as determined by the Ministry of Education, Singapore.
- The fees shown are inclusive of 7% GST.
Fees Payment Schedule
Students are notified of the actual course fees they have to pay via tax invoices sent to their Republic Polytechnic email accounts seven weeks after the commencement of the academic semester. The fees will be paid in two intervals (details as shown in the table below). During their school, students can also check their course related fees via Student’s Portal.
| Academic Term | International Student | Singaporean/ PR student |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Mid March | End July |
| Semester 2 | Mid September | End December |
Important Notes:
- Any changes in a student’s citizenship should be forwarded to Office of Registrar via an email to help-registrar@rp.edu.sg.
- Those who officially inform RP of their citizenship change after 28 calendar days from the start of the semester, the fees will be adjusted accordingly from the next semester onwards. No refund will be made for the difference in fees already paid.
For more information
You can take a look at our list of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
What is the penalty for late payment?
The Polytechnic reserves the right to pursue legal action or deregister student if the amount remains outstanding.
How can I check my school fee payment’s status?
You can check your school fee amount, transaction history and other student finance-related information by logging to the Student’s Portal.
If I repeat a semester, will I have to pay the full school fees?
You will only have to pay for 50% of the school fees if you meet the following criteria –
(1) You are in your seventh Semester or more
(2) Modular credit taken is less than 10 modular credits
If you do not meet these two criteria, then you will have to pay the full school fees.