Temasek Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic (commonly referred as Temasek Poly, abbreviation: TP; Chinese: 淡马锡理工学院; Malay: Politeknik Temasek) is a polytechnic located in Tampines, Singapore. It is the third polytechnic established in Singapore. As an industry-focused alternative to a broader based high school education, polytechnic graduates in Singapore are sought after for work or well-prepared to complete university degrees. In contrast to polytechnics in the USA and UK, polytechnics in Singapore admit majority of its students after middle school which is after 10 years of formal education. Diplomas in a specialised area of study, for example Law & Management, is awarded after completing 3 years of academic studies and industry internship.

Established on April 6, 1990, the campus of the institute sits on a 30 hectare plot near the Bedok Reservoir in the eastern part of Singapore. Temasek Polytechnic has approximately 15,000 full-time students and more than 1,200 academic and administrative staff.