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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering (2 years)

Be immersed in the innovation and evolution of smart devices and systems (autonomous robotic systems, smartphones, wearables, home appliances, smart audio-visual systems and others). Gain strong foundations and essential skills in electronics and a good head start in your careers in numerous sectors:

• AI & Automation

• Audio Visual Systems

• IoT and Communications

Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering sets your career in an industry with boundless opportunities in autonomous robotic systems, AI-Powered autonomous systems, audio visual systems, consumer electronics, Internet of Things (IoT), smart nation and communication systems.

With strong industrial partnerships, our students are provided with a wide array of internship opportunities and projects collaboration. Our student-centric and authentic learning approaches produce highly skilled, versatile and professional graduates, who are greatly sought after by the industry.

ITE College Central
ITE College East
ITE College West
Admission type: JAE , JIEH , ITE EAE
Course duration : 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JAE:
College Course code
ELR2B2-C net aggregate
ITE College Central
V11 23 - 35
ITE College East
V29 23 - 32
ITE College West
V68 24 - 28

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2EC and applies to all colleges.

Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'H':
College Course code
ELMAB3 net aggregate
ITE College Central
FPECE 5 - 13
ITE College East
FPECE 8 - 14
ITE College West
FPECE 7 - 14

Applicants should ensure that they do not have colour appreciation deficiency. Interested applicants with this condition should contact ITE for more information.

Course details

Field of study Electronics and Info-comm Technology
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Electronics 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 O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-8
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

Any one of the following subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design and Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Human and Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics/Engineering Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/Physical Science
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
1-8
For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through DPP
Subject Grade
English Language 1-4
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-4

Any 3 other subjects

1-5

Internship

Internship duration 6 months

Career prospects

Career opportunities include Engineering Assistant, Technical Specialist, Junior Autonomous Vehicle Engineer, Quality Technical Support, IoT Assistant Engineer, Audio Visual Specialist, Communication Equipment Assistant Engineer, Junior Robotics Engineer, Assistant Sales Engineer, Assistant Field Customer Engineer and Computer Services Assistant Engineer.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

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

Joint Intake Exercise 'H' (JIE 'H')

You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

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