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A diploma is the beginning of your pursuit for higher learning. At TP, we firmly believe in promoting continuing education and learning among its graduates. The TP diploma is well recognised by several overseas universities and educational institutions - with advanced standing and accreditation given to our graduates.

In fact, many TP graduates, some, armed with a few years of work experience, continue to further their education either in the local or foreign university. Beyond excelling at the universities, many have also stirred up waves in their careers.

Star Graduates
Find out more about the stars among our graduates...

Getting a degree
Read about young guns who have worked their way to the university and find out what motivates them towards higher learning…

  • TP Grads Excel at University of Queensland
    TP graduates outperformed other international undergraduates at the University of Queensland in semester 2, 2006, when they garnered an average GPA of 5.14, as compared to the average GPA for international undergraduates at 4.65.

  • A Dream Come True
    Neo Peici, a final year Biotechnology student specialising in Veterinary Science at Temasek Applied Science School, has been offered conditional admission into the Veterinary Science degree programme at the University of Melbourne.

  • From Diploma to Ph.D
    TP alumnus, Alvin Loo, obtained 1st Class Honours and has been awarded a NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering Scholarship to do his Ph.D in NUS as well.

  • On the Waves of Success
    Clara Tang, who graduated with a Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management from TP, was awarded 'Highest Honours' from the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Honours Council.

Click here for a list of foreign universities and professional bodies in America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Britain that offer advanced standing and credits exemptions to TP graduates.

Successful Careers
Of the many TP graduates that have passed through the doors of TP, many have achieved success. You can aspire to be one of them, read on…

  • A Warm Reception
    TP graduate Karene Lim has won the much-coveted world championship prize for receptionists - the David Campbell trophy.

  • Success Despite All Odds
    At the age of 24, TP graduate Niraj Argawal is the CEO of Bizgram Pte. Ltd., an IT company that owns 5 shop units in Sim Lim Square.

  • Skater Turned International Designer
    TP graduate Mark Ong is one of those behind the funky and snazzy designs found on Nike's RoyaleFam Dunk premium series sneakers.

  • 4:30
    The man behind '15' and 'Cut' has come back with another feature film that hit Singapore cinemas in June 2006.

  • "Becoming Royston" @ The Cathay Picture House
    Find out more about this film which was produced and directed by TP graduates.

  • The Entrepreneurial Event Architect
    It's no easy feat for any entrepreneur to make $100,000 in an annual turnover, much less if that entrepreneur is still a student. But that is exactly the story of 21-year old Andrew Koh, Director of Events Architects....

  • Interested in 'Becoming Royston'?
    Ever since Royston Tan shot to fame after his critically acclaimed feature film - '15', Temasek Design School has once again produced 2 other filmmakers...

  • The Young Towkay
    When his classmates took up their internship, he embarked on a different journey by starting up his own business...

  • Wowing Audiences With His Films
    "I always attempt in my creation to impact, rather than impress" - Royston Tan, film-maker.

To get an overview on how poly graduates fare in their career, do check out our graduate employment survey.

Ayes from Employers
Hear what some of the employers say about our students...

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