New 3-Year Higher Nitec

ITE has introduced a new 3-year Higher Nitec full-time programme from Academic Year 2022. Streamlining the current Nitec and Higher Nitec curricula, this new option allows students to attain a Higher Nitec qualification directly, in only three years instead of the current four years. 

Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) students can apply for this new 3-year Higher Nitec programme using the existing Nitec entry requirements.

ITE will offer 49 3-year Higher Nitec courses in Academic Year (AY) 2026:

  • Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services
  • Higher Nitec in Nursing 
  • Higher Nitec in Opticianry 
  • Higher Nitec in Accounting 
  • Higher Nitec in Beauty & Wellness Management 
  • Higher Nitec in Business Administration 
  • Higher Nitec in Customer Experience 
  • Higher Nitec in Event Management 
  • Higher Nitec in Hairdressing & Salon Management 
  • Higher Nitec in Logistics & Supply Chain Management 
  • Higher Nitec in Passenger Services
  • Higher Nitec in Retail & Online Business
  • Higher Nitec in Sport Management
  • Higher Nitec in Tourism
  • Higher Nitec in Communication Design
  • Higher Nitec in Film & Video Production
  • Higher Nitec in Interior & Product Design
  • Higher Nitec in Technical Theatre & Production
  • Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising
  • Higher Nitec in AI Applications 
  • Higher Nitec in Business Information Systems 
  • Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security
  • Higher Nitec in Data Engineering 
  • Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering 
  • Higher Nitec in Immersive Applications & Game 
  • Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development 
  • Higher Nitec in IT Systems & Networks 
  • Higher Nitec in Operational & Information Technology 
  • Higher Nitec in Security System Integration 
  • Higher Nitec in Advanced Manufacturing
  • Higher Nitec in Aerospace Engineering
  • Higher Nitec in Applied Food Science 
  • Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology
  • Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering 
  • Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology 
  • Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology 
  • Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design 
  • Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering 
  • Higher Nitec in Facilities Management & Engineering
  • Higher Nitec in Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design 
  • Higher Nitec in Landscape Management & Design
  • Higher Nitec in Marine & Offshore Engineering
  • Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering
  • Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering
  • Higher Nitec in Rapid Transit Engineering
  • Higher Nitec in Vertical Transportation 
  • Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts 
  • Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations 
  • Higher Nitec in Pastry & Baking

The new 3-year Higher Nitec courses are open to graduating students with GCE 'N' Level and GCE 'O' Level qualifications.

Students may apply for admission to these 49 courses through the Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) in May 2025, or the Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) in December 2025. These students will automatically be enrolled into the three-year curricular pathway leading to a Higher Nitec qualification.

3‑Year Higher Nitec Courses

By clicking on the course, you will see the duration, subjects covered, core and elective module details, specific entry requirements, occupational traits and functional ability requirements (if any), progression opportunities, career opportunities and related courses. Explore our courses below.

School of Electronics & Info-comm Technology

School of Engineering

*wef Jan 2026 intake

4‑Year Higher Nitec Courses with Enhanced Foundation Programme 

ITE had introduced the 4-year Higher Nitec Course with Enhanced Foundation Programme for Singaporean/Singapore Permanent Resident Normal (Technical) holders with ‘0’ or ‘1’ GCE ‘N’ Level pass. The 4-year Higher Nitec Course with Enhanced Foundation Programme begins with a Preparatory Year that will prepare students for Year 1 of the Higher Nitec course.  Students who opt for the programme will spend a total of four years for a Higher Nitec course. In addition to the hands-on training, both programmes will strengthen students’ literacy and numeracy skills and improve their self-confidence and motivation. This will prepare them for lifelong learning and success.