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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Cloud Engineering

This is for you if you are interested in powering the cloud behind big names like Netflix. Become engineers who design and build infrastructures behind the next Netflix or Spotify. Create digital solutions sought after by tech giants like Google, IBM and Oracle.

Course code : C75
Nanyang Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 10-25
Course duration : 3 years

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Course details

Field of study Engineering
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Cloud Infrastructure & Services
  • Digital Solutioning & Technologies
Certification offered

Diploma in Cloud Engineering

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

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

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Engineering and Technology sub-cluster

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any one of the following subjects

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the following subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

Year 1

Core modules

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Applied Business Fundamentals & Communication
  • Programming
  • UX Design in Web Development
  • Applied Data Analytics
  • Electronic Circuit Building & Analysis
  • Problem Solving with Calculus
  • IoT Prototype Development
  • Product Modelling & Digital Prototyping
  • Statics Mechanics Applications

Complementary electives

  • General Studies
Year 2

Core modules

  • Intelligent IoT System Implementation
  • Network Implementation
  • Server Administration
  • Low Code Digital Solutioning
  • Digital Experience Design (WIU)
  • Data & Cyber Ethics
  • Business & Sustainability Needs Analysis

Core modules for Cloud Infrastructure & Services specialisation

  • Network Design & Operations
  • Advanced Server Administration
  • Cloud Technologies Implementation
  • Cybersecurity Measures

Core modules for Digital Solutioning & Technologies specialisation

  • Interactive Application Development
  • Database Design
  • Business Process Automation
  • Service Design & Innovation

Complementary electives

  • General Studies
Year 3

Core modules

  • Internship Programmes
  • Full-Time Semestral Project
  • Innovation for Sustainability
  • Project Management & Technopreneurship
  • Cloud Computing & AI Integration

Core modules for Cloud Infrastructure & Services specialisation

  • Integrated Infrastructure Project (WIU)
  • AI Cloud & Green Data Centre Automation
  • Agile Solutions Deployment

Core modules for Digital Solutioning & Technologies specialisation

  • Digital Solutioning Project (WIU)
  • Interdisciplinary Digital Transformation
  • Immersive Experience & Green Technologies

Internship

Internship duration 12 or 24 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Assoc Infrastructure Engineer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • SysOps Engineer
  • Assoc Network Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Assoc Software Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer

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How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

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

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.