Republic Polytechnic

Republic Polytechnic 共和理工学院 Politeknik Republik
Information
Opened	2002
Address	9 Woodlands Avenue 9, Singapore 738964
Principal	Mr Yeo Li Pheow
Chairman	Mr David Wong
Deputy Principal	Dr Michael Koh Mr Boo Chong-Han
Abbreviation	RP
Area	20 hectares
Mission	We nurture individuals to prepare them for a dynamic world in partnership with stakeholders, leveraging problem-based learning.
Vision	An educational institution of choice for nurturing innovative, entrepreneurial and cultured professionals.
Motto	Discover. Transform. Achieve

Republic Polytechnic (RP) is a polytechnic located in Woodlands. 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. Founded in 2002, it was the first school system in Singapore to use the problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogy for all its diploma programmes.

History

Republic Polytechnic's project team began operating in the premises of Data Storage Institute, National University of Singapore in January 2002. On 1 July 2002, it moved into Tanglin Campus which was previously occupied by the Ministry of Education, Singapore. The polytechnic opened its doors to the first intake of students in 2003 before moving to the current Woodlands campus in 2007.

Academic schools

Republic Polytechnic has seven academic schools, offering a variety of courses.

School of Management and Communication (SMC) Mass Communication (R32) Consumer Behaviour and Research (R48) Social Enterprise Management (R51) Human Resource Management with Psychology (R52) School of Applied Science (SAS) Biomedical Sciences (R14) Biotechnology (R16) Materials Science (R17) Pharmaceutical Sciences (R22) Environmental Science (R29) Marine Science and Aquaculture (R53) School of Sports, Health and Leisure (SHL) Sports And Exercise Sciences (R26) Sports and Leisure Management (R27) Outdoor And Adventure Learning (R33) Health Management And Promotion (R43) Health Services Management (R45) Sports Coaching (R49) School of Hospitality (SOH) Integrated Events Management (R28) Customer Experience Management with Business (R34) Hotel and Hospitality Management (R37) Wellness and Hospitality Business (R44) Restaurant and Culinary Operations R46)

School of Engineering (SEG) Industrial And Operations Management (R11) Aerospace Avionics (R20) Supply Chain Management (R21) Aviation Management (R39) Aerospace Engineering (R40) Green Building Energy Management (R41) Common Engineering Programme (R42) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (R50) Engineering Systems and Management (R54) Engineering Design with Business (R56) School of Infocomm (SOI) Information Technology (R12) Business Information Systems (R13) Business Applications (R18) Interactive And Digital Media (R31) Mobile Software Development (R47) Infocomm Security Management (R55) School of Technology for the Arts (STA) Media Production and Design (R19) Sonic Arts (R24) Arts and Theatre Management (R25) Game Design (R35) Design for User Experience (R36)

CCAs

Academic School Clubs	Sports	Arts & Culture	Leadership	Service Learning
SAS Club SEG Club SHL Club SMC Club SOH Club SOI Club STA Club	Adventure Learning Club Aikido Aquatic Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball (F) Bowling Canoeing Cue Sports Dragon Boat Floorball (F) Hockey Intellectual Games Judo Netball (F) Muay Thai Rugby Soccer (M) Table Tennis Taekwondo Tchoukball (M) Tennis Touch Football Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball (F) Wakeboarding Water Polo	Music: Beats Encore Chinese Ensemble Dikir Barat Gamelan Naga Kencana GEnRe (Guitar Ensemble) Jammerz Arena Replug Rhapsody String Ensemble Wind Symphony Dance: Capoeira Style Groovaz Crew Latin Dancesport Modern Dance Salsa Dance Indian Cultural Group Silat Dharma Endari Wushu Production, Art, Culture & Theatrics (PACT): Art.titude Campus Arts Production Drama Magic Pentas Karyawan Photo Interest Group	Student Ambassadors Interest Group Republic Polytechnic Student Council (RPSC) National Youth Achievement Award Interest Group	Service-Learning Club

Notable alumni

• Yip Pin Xiu: World Paralympics Gold Medal 2016
• Benjamin Kheng: Member of The Sam Willows pop band
• Tosh Zhang YouTuber, Celebrity
• Shanti Pereira: Record holding track and field athlete
• Ian Fang: Mediacorp artiste

Links

• Official website