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  {{Infoline|Address|180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, Singapore 569830}}
  {{Infoline|Address|180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, Singapore 569830}}
  {{Infoline|Principal|Ms Jeanne Liew}}
  {{Infoline|Principal|Ms Jeanne Liew}}
  {{Infoline|Chairman|Tan Tong Hai}}
  {{Infoline|Chairman|Mr Tan Tong Hai}}
  {{Infoline|Deputy Principal|Mr Chan Yew Meng}}
  {{Infoline|Deputy Principal|Mr Chan Yew Meng}}
  {{Infoline|Abbreviation|NYP}}
  {{Infoline|Abbreviation|NYP}}
  {{Infoline|Area|30 hectares}}
  {{Infoline|Area|30 hectares}}
  {{Infoline|Mission|Empowering Learners for Work & Life; Co-Creating with Industry for Growth & Sustainability}}
  {{Infoline|Mission|Empowering Learners for Work & Life; Co-Creating with Industry for Growth & Sustainability.}}
  {{Infoline|Vision|The Innovative Polytechnic; A Nexus of Future-ready People, Learners & Industry}}
  {{Infoline|Vision|The Innovative Polytechnic; A Nexus of Future-ready People, Learners & Industry.}}
{{Infoline|Motto|The Innovative Polytechnic}}
}}
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'''Nanyang Polytechnic''' (NYP) is a polytechnic located in Yio Chu Kang. As an industry-oriented alternative to a broader based [[Junior Colleges|junior college]] education, polytechnic graduates in Singapore are sought after for work or many continue to complete university degrees. Polytechnics admit majority of its students after secondary school which is after 10 years of formal education. Diplomas in a specialised area of study are awarded after completing 3 years of studies.
'''Nanyang Polytechnic''' (NYP) is a polytechnic located in [[Ang Mo Kio|Yio Chu Kang]]. As an industry-oriented alternative to a broader based [[Junior Colleges|junior college]] education, polytechnic graduates in Singapore are sought after for work or many continue to complete university degrees. Polytechnics admit majority of its students after secondary school which is after 10 years of formal education. Diplomas in a specialised area of study are awarded after completing 3 years of studies.


==History==
==History==
NYP was established on 1 April 1992, and enrolled its first batch of students for its School of Health Sciences and School of Business Management in July 1992. The School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology was opened the following year.
NYP was established on 1 April 1992, and enrolled its first batch of students for its School of Health Sciences and School of Business Management in July 1992. The School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology was opened the following year.


The French-Singapore Institute, German-Singapore Institute and the Japan-Singapore Institute were transferred from the Economic Development Board to NYP in February 1993.
The French-Singapore Institute, German-Singapore Institute and the Japan-Singapore Institute from the Economic Development Board were transferred to NYP in February 1993.


It originally operated from five temporary campuses (School of Business in Bukit Merah; School of Engineering in Jurong; School of Nursing in Outram; School of Business in Tiong Bahru; School of Engineering and School of Information Technology in Tishun) before moving to its permanent campus in Ang Mo Kio in April 1998.
It originally operated from five temporary campuses (School of Business in Bukit Merah; School of Engineering in Jurong; School of Nursing in Outram; School of Business in Tiong Bahru; School of Engineering and School of Information Technology in Yishun) before moving to its permanent campus in Ang Mo Kio in April 1998.


The School of Design and School of Chemical and Life Sciences were set up in November 2000, followed by the School of Interactive and Digital Media in November 2006.
The School of Design and School of Chemical and Life Sciences were set up in November 2000, followed by the School of Interactive and Digital Media in November 2006.
==Academic schools==
Nanyang Polytechnic has seven academic schools, offering a variety of courses.
{| style="width:80%;"
| style="vertical-align:top;width:40%;"|
===[https://www.nyp.edu.sg/schools/sbm.html School of Business Management (SBM)]===
*Accountancy & Finance (C98)
*Banking & Finance  (C96)
*Business Management  (C94)
*Common Business Programme  (C34)
*Food & Beverage Business  (C46)
*Hospitality & Tourism Management (C67)
*Marketing (C99)
*Mass Media Management (C93)
*Sport & Wellness Management (C81)
===[https://www.nyp.edu.sg/schools/seg.html School of Engineering (SEG)]===
*Common Engineering Programme (C42)
*Aerospace/Electrical/Electronics Programme (C49)
*Aerospace/Mechatronics Programme (C40)
*Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology (C51)
*Aerospace Systems & Management (C52)
*Biomedical Engineering (C71)
*Digital and Precision Engineering (C62)
*Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design (C48)
*Electronic Systems (C89)
*Engineering with Business (C41)
*Multimedia & Infocomm Technology (C75)
*Nanotechnology & Materials Science (C50)
*Robotics & Mechatronics (C87)
===[https://www.nyp.edu.sg/schools/sdn.html School of Design (SDN)]===
*Industrial Design (C83)
*Spatial Design (C64)
*Architecture (C38)
*Visual Communication (C63)
| style="vertical-align:top;width:40%;"|
===[https://www.nyp.edu.sg/schools/scl.html School of Chemical & Life Sciences (SCL)]===
*Biologics & Process Technology (C49)
*Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology (C73)
*Food Science & Nutrition (C69)
*Medicinal Chemistry (C45)
*Molecular Biotechnology (C74)
*Pharmaceutical Sciences (C65)
*Chemical & Green Technology (C55) ''(For intakes before AY2018/2019)''
===[https://www.nyp.edu.sg/schools/shss.html School of Health Sciences (SHS)]===
*Nursing (C97)
*Oral Health Therapy (C72)
*Social Sciences (Social Work) (C47)
===[https://www.nyp.edu.sg/schools/sit.html School of Information Technology (SIT)]===
*Common ICT Programme (C36)
*Business & Financial Technology (C35)
*Business Intelligence & Analytics (C43)
*Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (C54)
*Infocomm & Security (C80)
*Information Technology (C85)
*Business Informatics (C78) ''(For intakes before AY2018/2019)''
*Financial Informatics (C58) ''(For intakes before AY2018/2019)''
===[https://www.nyp.edu.sg/schools/sidm.html School of Interactive & Digital Media (SIDM)]===
*Animation (C61)
*Digital Game Art & Design (C60)
*Digital Visual Effects (C57)
*Game Development & Technology (C70)
*Interaction Design (C59)
*Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design (C66)
|}
==CCAs==
{| class="wikitable"
![https://www.nyp.edu.sg/student-life/cca/academic-clubs.html Academic Clubs]
![https://www.nyp.edu.sg/student-life/cca/arts-and-culture.html Arts and Culture]
![https://www.nyp.edu.sg/student-life/cca/community-service-and-environment.html Community Service & Environment]
![https://www.nyp.edu.sg/student-life/cca/sports-and-adventure.html Sports and Adventure]
![https://www.nyp.edu.sg/student-life/cca/leadership-and-character-development.html Leadership and Character Development]
![https://www.nyp.edu.sg/student-life/cca/societies.html Societies]
|-
|
*SBM Club
*SCL Club
*SDN Club
*SEG Club
*SHSS Club
*SIDM Club
*SIT Club
|
*Chinese Cultural Group
*Chinese Orchestra
*Crew Studio
*Dance Company
*Danz Inc.
*Der Treff German Club
*Foreign Bodies
*Guitar Club
*Harmonica Ensemble
*Indian Cultural Group
*K-Wave Korean Club
*L' Hexagone French Club
*La Ballroom En Masse
*Live Audio
*Malay Cultural Group
*Makeup Artistry
*Piano Ensemble
*Stagearts Drama & Tmt
*Sakuran Japanese Cultural Club
*Sketch Art Club
*Soundcard
*Symphony Orchestra
*Voice Ensemble
|
*Astronomy Club
*BB Primers
*Community Service Club
*CD Lionhearters
*Emcee Club
*Geo Council
*Nternational Friendship Club
*Leo Club
*Mentoring Club
*Rotaract Club
|
*Adventure Club
*Aikido
*Archery
*Athletics
*Badminton
*Basketball
*Bei Quan Dao (Kickboxing)
*Bowling
*Canoe Sprint
*Dragonboat
*Floorball
*Hockey
*Judo
*Kendo
*Life Saving
*Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe
*Mindsports
*Netball
*Running Club
*Silat
*Soccer
*Squash
*Street Workout Club
*Strongman Club
*Swimming
*Table Tennis
*Taekwondo
*Tchoukball
*Tennis
*Touch Football
*Ultimate Frisbee
*Volleyball
*Water Polo
*Zhong Hua Wushu
|
*Ambassadorial Team
*Current Affairs & Debating Club
*Entrepreneurship Club
*Library Champion
*Makers Innovators Tribe
*NYAA Students' Club
*Photography Club
*Students' Union
*The Communicators
|
*Buddhist Society
*Catholic Group
*NYP Campus Crusade for Christ
|}


==Notable Alumni==
==Notable Alumni==
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==Links==
==Links==
{{Post-secondary Institutions}}
*[https://www.nyp.edu.sg Official website]


*[https://www.nyp.edu.sg Official website]
[[Category:Post-secondary institutions]]

Latest revision as of 21:34, 25 March 2019

Nanyang Polytechnic Logo.png
Nanyang Polytechnic
南洋理工学院
Politeknik Nanyang
Information
Opened 1st April 1992
Address 180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, Singapore 569830
Principal Ms Jeanne Liew
Chairman Mr Tan Tong Hai
Deputy Principal Mr Chan Yew Meng
Abbreviation NYP
Area 30 hectares
Mission Empowering Learners for Work & Life; Co-Creating with Industry for Growth & Sustainability.
Vision The Innovative Polytechnic; A Nexus of Future-ready People, Learners & Industry.
Motto The Innovative Polytechnic

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) is a polytechnic located in Yio Chu Kang. As an industry-oriented alternative to a broader based junior college education, polytechnic graduates in Singapore are sought after for work or many continue to complete university degrees. Polytechnics admit majority of its students after secondary school which is after 10 years of formal education. Diplomas in a specialised area of study are awarded after completing 3 years of studies.

History[edit]

NYP was established on 1 April 1992, and enrolled its first batch of students for its School of Health Sciences and School of Business Management in July 1992. The School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology was opened the following year.

The French-Singapore Institute, German-Singapore Institute and the Japan-Singapore Institute from the Economic Development Board were transferred to NYP in February 1993.

It originally operated from five temporary campuses (School of Business in Bukit Merah; School of Engineering in Jurong; School of Nursing in Outram; School of Business in Tiong Bahru; School of Engineering and School of Information Technology in Yishun) before moving to its permanent campus in Ang Mo Kio in April 1998.

The School of Design and School of Chemical and Life Sciences were set up in November 2000, followed by the School of Interactive and Digital Media in November 2006.

Notable Alumni[edit]

  • Carrie Wong: Actress
  • Helena Wong: Weightlifter
  • Hossan Leong: Actor, DJ and comedian
  • Lionel Lewis: Former national goalkeeper
  • Romeo Tan: Actor

Links[edit]