Now, you can join special University Accelerated Pathway Programmes (UAPPs) offered by your diploma course!
Jointly administered by Temasek Polytechnic (TP) in partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological Institute (NTU), Singapore Institute of Technology (STI), Singapore Management University (SMU), and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), these UAPPs let you take modules taught by the respective universities in the final year of your diploma studies at TP, thereby allowing you to earn credits which are recognised for selected degree programmes when you further your studies.
This means you can complete your degree sooner than your peers!
Types of UAPPs offered:
Application & Selection Criteria
- Selected students can apply to the UPP after a briefing in Year 2.1
- Selection of students will be by merit and interview by university professors
- The UPP programme will start in Year 3, Semester 2
What are the benefits of our UAPP?
- Shortens the time for you to get from diploma to degree to work
- Study university modules while in Polytechnic Year 3, Semester 2
- Get exemption from university modules taken in the UPP when in university
- Get to experience university life during your diploma studies
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Chong Xing Xiao
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (2024)
Temasek Polytechnic
TP-SUTD Scholars Programme UAPP (2023 – 2026)
B.Eng (Engineering Product Development)
“Joining the University Accelerated Pathway Programme has been transformative, providing me with both academic and personal growth opportunities. It has not only equipped me with academic knowledge but has also prepared me for navigating the challenges of university life.”
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Selina Tan
Diploma in Computer Engineering (2024)
Temasek Polytechnic
TP-SUTD Scholars Programme UAPP (2023 – 2026)
B.Eng (Computer Science & Design)
“The TP-SUTD UAPP gave me a head-start over my peers at SUTD. I found that I had more confidence to take on leadership roles – as Director of ROOTech, the technical branch of the official Student Government body at SUTD, while also taking on additional project challenges in the Digital Design & Development Club.”
