Last Updated: 11 Oct 2025

Common Engineering Programme

Stay flexible and keep your options open as you explore infinite possibilities in Engineering. Sample our various diploma offerings and get a clear overview of your options. With essential skills and knowledge gained, you will be able to make an informed choice on the engineering diplomas to embark on after the end of semester 1 or 2.
Course code: R42
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE
Course duration: 3 years

Applicants with colour vision deficiency may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for admission.

Students admitted to this course must ensure that they satisfy the requirements of the respective diplomas before they can be streamed to the respective courses.

If you are undecided after Semester 1, you can choose a cluster: Engineering Management or Engineering. Based on the cluster, you can choose a diploma at the end of Semester 2.

Engineering Management cluster

Engineering cluster

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Course details

Certification offered
Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

The Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) allows O-Level certificate holders to apply for admission to junior colleges (JC), Millennia Institute (MI), polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.