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Last Updated: 26 Jun 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 , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 13-26
Course duration : 3 years
At the end of Semester 1, you can choose to major in one of the following courses:

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

Course details

Field of study Engineering
Certification offered

Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in

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 Design, Engineering and Technology cluster

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

Any 1 relevant subject:

  • 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

General modules
  • Innovation and Practice
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
  • Singapore, the World and I
  • Effective Workplace Communication
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
  • Designing Your Impact
Discipline modules

Semester 1

  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Data Visualisation and Analysis for Engineering
  • Fundamentals of Unmanned Systems

Semester 2

  • If you choose to enter the Engineering cluster, you will take the following modules:
  • Programming for Engineering
  • Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
  • Principles of Mechanics
  • Electrical and Electronics Fundamental

Semester 2

  • If you choose to enter the Engineering Management cluster, you will take the following modules:
  • Programming for Engineering
  • Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
  • Operations Planning
  • Statistical Methods for Engineering

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.