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7 Best Public Diploma Universities in Singapore

Ngee Ann Polytechnic tops our list of 7 Public Diploma universities in Singapore on research impact (228,877 citations). It is followed by Singapore Polytechnic (#6 in Singapore) and Nanyang Polytechnic (#10 in Singapore). Across the whole list there are 134 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Ngee Ann Polytechnic has the largest research record in this group, with 228,877 citations and an h-index of 229. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Nanyang Polytechnic, founded in 1992. Aventis School of Management is the largest, with 100,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Business & Management (32), Engineering (22), Computer Science & IT (11) and Professional Accounting & Finance (10). The usual length is 2 years and 1 year (Part-time). 87% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (36% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (24% of courses with a stated intake). Temasek Polytechnic offers the widest choice, with 59 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Diploma in Singapore?

Ngee Ann Polytechnic (#5 in Singapore), Singapore Polytechnic (#6 in Singapore) and Nanyang Polytechnic (#10 in Singapore) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Diploma in Singapore?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Diploma course take in Singapore?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 1 year (Part-time) the next most common.

When do Public Diploma courses start in Singapore?

Fall is the main intake — 36% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Diploma courses in Singapore?

Temasek Polytechnic, with 59, ahead of Nanyang Polytechnic (25).

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