Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a polytechnic in Tampines, Singapore, with over 13,000 full-time students and six academic schools.[1] It awards diplomas, not degrees, and is listed by the Singapore Government Directory as a statutory board under the Ministry of Education.[2]
For students who start in AY2026/27 and take the MOE Tuition Grant, the tuition fee is S$12,400 a year for ASEAN international students and S$13,600 for non-ASEAN international students; with supplementary fees the amounts payable are S$12,573.65 and S$13,773.65.[3] Grant recipients who are international students must serve a 3-year bond after graduation.[4] We found no world ranking position for TP.
Key facts
| Official name | Temasek Polytechnic (TP) |
| Location | Tampines, Singapore, next to Bedok Reservoir (address 21 Tampines Avenue 1, Singapore 529757)[2] |
| Type | Polytechnic; listed as a statutory board under the Ministry of Education. Awards diplomas, not degrees[2] |
| Founded | April 1990, as Singapore’s third polytechnic; the Temasek Polytechnic Bill passed on 28 March 1990 and received Presidential Assent on 6 April 1990[1] |
| Students and staff | Over 13,000 full-time students and over 1,400 staff[1] |
| Schools | Six: Applied Science; Business; Design; Engineering; Humanities & Social Sciences; Informatics & IT[1] |
| Courses | 36 full-time diploma courses and over 40 part-time courses[1] |
| Campus | 30 hectares in Tampines; classes began there on 18 September 1995[1] |
| World ranking | No QS World University Rankings 2027 position confirmed[1] |
| Tuition AY2026/27, international students with Tuition Grant | S$12,400 (ASEAN) or S$13,600 (non-ASEAN) a year, plus S$173.65 supplementary fees[3] |
| Bond for international Tuition Grant recipients | 3 years after graduation[4] |
| English requirement (non-O-Level applicants) | IELTS or TOEFL, score depends on the course; IELTS 5.5 or 6.0 in the table on TP’s page[5] |
| Official website | tp.edu.sg |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 5 November 2026.
About Temasek Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic was set up in April 1990. Cabinet gave in-principle approval on 22 December 1989, Parliament passed the Temasek Polytechnic Bill on 28 March 1990 and the Bill received Presidential Assent on 6 April 1990.[1] It was approved as Singapore’s third polytechnic.[1]
The campus lies in Tampines, next to Bedok Reservoir, on a 30-hectare site; classes began there on 18 September 1995.[1] TP has over 13,000 full-time students, over 1,400 staff and six academic schools; its website also lists a Centre for Foundation Studies, which the page does not count as a school.[1]
How is Temasek Polytechnic ranked?
We found no QS World University Rankings 2027 position for Temasek Polytechnic in the sources we read, and the official corporate profile gives none.[1] The position could not be confirmed, so we show none. Rankings differ by publisher and year, and rankings of universities do not map neatly onto diploma-level institutions. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Temasek Polytechnic?
TP offers 36 full-time diploma courses and over 40 part-time courses.[1] The full-time courses sit in six schools:[1]
- Applied Science
- Business
- Design
- Engineering
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Informatics & IT
The page does not describe the content of each school; see the course list on tp.edu.sg. Full-time diplomas are aimed mainly at school leavers, and international students always start in the first year; mature applicants are pointed to part-time courses.[5]
How much does Temasek Polytechnic cost in 2026/27?
Fees below are for full-time diploma students who start in AY2026/27, in Singapore dollars per year, and apply to students who receive the MOE Tuition Grant. Fees are cohort-based, so they stay the same for the length of the course.[3]
| Student group | Tuition per year | Supplementary fees | Payable per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen, below 40 | S$3,100.00 | S$83.15 | S$3,183.15 |
| Singapore Citizen, 40 and above | S$2,100.00 | S$83.15 | S$2,183.15 |
| Permanent Resident | S$6,400.00 | S$115.85, less S$2.70 GST subsidy on the exam fee | S$6,513.15 |
| International, ASEAN | S$12,400.00 | S$173.65 | S$12,573.65 |
| International, non-ASEAN | S$13,600.00 | S$173.65 | S$13,773.65 |
TP bills fees by semester, with half of the tuition in each. For international students all fees include GST, and the GST on tuition is borne by the student (cohort AY2016/17 onwards). For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents the GST on tuition is subsidised by MOE.[3] The page lists no fee schedule for AY2027/28 and does not show a full, unsubsidised fee for international students.[3]
The MOE Tuition Grant and the bond
The Tuition Grant is an MOE scheme for selected full-time diploma and undergraduate studies at polytechnics and other institutions.[6] International students and Permanent Residents who receive it must serve a 3-year bond after graduation.[4] Students who are not eligible or who choose not to apply are described as “non-subsidised”; TP’s page says they cannot use its financing schemes but gives no amount for the full fee.[3] Ask TP for the unsubsidised fee before you decide.
Earlier cohorts paid less: for example international students who started in AY2025/26 pay S$12,400 in tuition and S$12,562.75 in total.[3] For living costs, see our Study in Singapore guide and the Singapore overview.
How do you apply to Temasek Polytechnic as an international student?
Admission to full-time diplomas is competitive and based on merit, subject to vacancies.[5] The page for international students refers you to a “Country Requirement” page for the qualification accepted from your country, and does not itself name an application portal or an admission test.[5]
- Student’s Pass: all international students must apply for a valid Student’s Pass through the immigration authority’s SOLAR system; the authority issues an In-Principle Approval letter.[5]
- Tuition Grant: the grant is for eligible students under MOE’s scheme.[6] Check eligibility and the application steps with TP and MOE before you accept an offer.
We give no deadlines here because they change every year. Check the current intake on TP’s website.
Which English level do you need?
Holders of the IGCSE or an international GCE ‘O’ Level (except the Sri Lanka GCE ‘O’ Level) meet the O-Level English requirement. Other qualifications need an IELTS or TOEFL result, and the required score varies with the English requirement of each diploma course.[5]
TP lists minimum scores by O-Level English grade: IELTS 6.0 for a B4 requirement and IELTS 5.5 for a C6 requirement. The TOEFL scores are listed in the same table on TP’s page.[5] Applicants with GCE ‘O’ Level or IB results, or results from Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines or the USA, are exempt from the IELTS/TOEFL requirement.[5]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Temasek Polytechnic fees for international students?
For students who start in AY2026/27 with the MOE Tuition Grant: tuition of S$12,400 (ASEAN) or S$13,600 (non-ASEAN) a year, S$12,573.65 or S$13,773.65 in total with supplementary fees.[3]
Is Temasek Polytechnic a university?
Do international students have to work in Singapore after studying at TP?
Only if they take the MOE Tuition Grant: recipients who are international students must serve a 3-year bond after graduation.[4]
Which English test do I need for Temasek Polytechnic?
IGCSE and international GCE ‘O’ Level holders meet the English requirement; others need IELTS or TOEFL, with the score depending on the course (IELTS 5.5 or 6.0 on TP’s page).[5]
How is Temasek Polytechnic ranked worldwide?
We found no world ranking position for it, and no QS 2027 position could be confirmed.[1]
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Sources
[1] Temasek Polytechnic: Corporate profile (page without a date; footer 2026)
[2] Singapore Government Directory: Temasek Polytechnic (page updated 20 Jul 2026)
[3] Temasek Polytechnic: Fees & financial matters (page without a date; shows AY2026/27 billing periods)
[4] Ministry of Education Singapore: Tuition Grant Scheme, bond matters (page updated 23 Jun 2026)
[5] Temasek Polytechnic: International students (page without a date; banner “International Students 2025”)
[6] Ministry of Education Singapore: Tuition Grant Scheme (page updated 23 Jun 2026)
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