University ranking. Singapore Polytechnic is one of the best universities of Singapore, ranking 6 in the national rating. Singapore Polytechnic is among the top 5% of world universities
Application process and the cost of tuition. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 6,039 USD per year. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website http://www.sp.edu.sg.
The composition of the university. Singapore Polytechnic is average in size with a capacity of 16 thousand students. The university employs 1500 teachers and professors.
Established in 1954, Singapore Polytechnic is an open institution of higher education. It is considered to be the first institute of technology in Singapore. The institute mainly focuses on research, training, and studies in the field of technology, commerce, arts, and science. The industry-oriented institution admits students only after their completion of two to three years of studies. The institute began its first classes with a few students. Over the years, it emerged rapidly, and the number of enrolments increased to about 15,900 students. And in 2018, the institute became the first technological college to have 2,00,000 graduates.
The campus of the institute is spread across an area of 93 acres. The campus features six food courts, including Subway, McDonald’s, Starbucks Coffee and KFC. It has a bookstore, sports complex, swimming pool, 3 badminton courts, 4 tennis courts, 4 squash courts, 2 volleyball courts, 3 basketball courts, and a gym. Other facilities include a clubhouse, Research & Development centre, several laboratories, and two libraries that consist of a huge collection of books, journals, textbooks, magazines, and research papers. The students are provided with all the required facilities at the campus. They experience a calm learning atmosphere. The campus is close to various cafes and restaurants. Several medical shops and general stores are also set nearby the campus.
The institute offers continuing education programs for the working professionals and full-time diploma courses for undergraduate students. The academic structure of the institute has 11 schools, namely School of Computing, School of Architecture & Built Environment, Business School, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, School of Life Skills and Communication, School of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Mathematics and Science, Media, Arts, and Design School, Singapore Maritime School, and Professional & Adult Continuing Education School.
The students learn under skilled faculty members. Many industry professionals visit the institute for practical workshops, interactive sessions, and guest lectures. The students also get an opportunity to work as interns at notable companies under professionals. In addition, the institute offers three types of scholarships, namely SP Scholarships, SP Engineering Scholarships, and SP Sports & Arts Scholarships. These scholarships are provided to students with a good academic record and the ones who have a weak financial background.
The institute has a list of notable alumni that includes Tanya Chua (Singer & songwriter, 3 time Golden Melody award-winner), Taufik Batisah (Winner of Singapore Idol), Kelly Poon (Famous Pop singer), Chai Keong Toh (IEEE & IET medalist), Pek Jin Shen (Songwriter & Hip-hop artist), and Shih Choon Fong (Former President of National University of Singapore).