Our mission is to educate our students and to train them to excel in work and in life.
We aspire to be a world-class institution. Our graduates will be highly competent, innovative and versatile, imbued with sound values and committed to life long learning.
These values are represented by the acronym SP CORE.
Singapore Polytechnic has a history that goes back as far as 1954, the first and the oldest Polytechnic in Singapore. Not only has it developed a fine tradition of technological trainings, it is also able to keep abreast of the changing requirements of the industry. Every students graduated from Singapore are trained to meet the challenges posed by the society and to excel in the knowledge-intensive and technologically advanced economy of the future.
Currently, 34 full-time and part-time diploma courses, 27 post diploma courses and 2 full-time advanced diploma courses are available. These courses vary from information technology to biotechnology, computing, engineering, business, maritime studies, optometry and e-commerce.
Initially situated right in the center of a financial district, now it has moved to a more strategic location at Dover Road, at the western part of Singapore. Further more with the completion of the classy-looking Dover MRT station, it is more accessible than ever.
Having close to 115,000 graduates, they have contributed significantly to the growth and development of Singapore’s society. Many of them are now well-known entrepreneurs, while many others hold key positions of responsibility and leadership in the industry, business and public organizations.
Despite being the oldest Polytechnic, the pioneering spirit is very much kept alive. Signs of development and re-developments are proof to that. Facilities are also kept up to date and well equipped to ensure that students get the most exposure to the skills and tools used currently in the industry so that they will not lose out.
Development and change are not limited to just the physical, our philosophy and leadership also provides the direction for a clear vision ahead.