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 25 3-year Higher Nitec courses in Academic Year (AY) 2024:

  • Higher Nitec in Applied Food Science
  • Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology
  • Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology
  • 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 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 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 Security System Integration

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 25 courses through the Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) in May 2023, or the Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) in December 2023. 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.

*wef Jan 2024 intake

2‑Year Nitec Courses

Our full-time Nitec courses equip students with industry-relevant skills needed to be successful professionals. It covers six industry sectors, so we welcome students who eye various career paths, whether that is providing excellent patient care, establishing a thriving business or engineering solutions.

Entry requirements include a GCE 'O' Level or a GCE 'N' Level. These Nitec courses also offer rich progression and career opportunities.

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.

4‑Year Higher Nitec Courses with Enhanced Foundation Programme and 3‑Year Nitec Courses with Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme

The 4-year Higher Nitec course with Enhanced Foundation Programme and 3-year Nitec courses with Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme are open to Singaporean/Singapore Permanent Resident Normal (Technical) holders with 0 or 1 GCE 'N' Level pass. Students will undergo two years of Enhanced Foundation Programme / Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme before progressing to the Career Core curriculum in the third year. In addition to the hands-on training, the 4-year Higher Nitec course with Enhanced Foundation Programme / 3-year Nitec courses with Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme will strengthen students' literacy and numeracy skills and improve their self-confidence and motivation. This will prepare them not only for their final Career Core year(s), but also for lifelong learning and success.