Diploma in AI & Data Engineering (C31)

Master in-demand AI and data skills to tackle real-world challenges. Predict risks, optimise processes, and transform businesses with sustainable approaches. Shape the future of engineering and innovation today.

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Harness the power of AI and Data in smart engineering solutions

Net Aggregate Range

6 to 12 points
3 to 12 points

Entry requirements

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For O Levels


ELR2B2-C

6 to 12 points

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Passed O-Level Computing? Save 60 curriculum hours through a module exemption. 

Minimum entry requirements / Grades

  • English Language : 7
  • Additional Mathematics/Mathematics : 6
  • Any one of the following subjects: 6
    • Biology
    • Biotechnology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing / Computer Studies
    • Design & Technology
    • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
    • Physics
    • Science (Physics, Biology)
    • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Chemistry)

Admission to this course is based on merit, subject to the availability of vacancies. The net ELR2B2 aggregate scores of students admitted through the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) are provided as a general reference.

For N Levels


ELMAB3

3 to 12 points

Admission to this course is based on merit, subject to the availability of vacancies. The net ELMAB3 aggregate scores of students admitted through the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Admissions Exercise are provided as a general reference.

Minimum entry requirements / Grades

  • English Language Syllabus A : 3
  • Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics : 3
  • Any one of the following relevant subjects (Engineering & Technology Sub-Cluster): 3
    • Design and Technology
    • Food and Nutrition / Nutrition and Food Science
    • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
  • Any two other subjects (excluding CCA): 4

For ITE

Admission to this course is based on merit and subject to the availability of vacancies.

 

Check which NYP courses you're eligible for and find out how you can apply to NYP through the Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE).

For Other Qualifications

For all other qualifications, please refer to the NYP Admissions page for entry requirements and the admission exercise period.

 

Solve intellectual challenges, create real-world impact

Integrate AI and Data skills to empower the electronics, robotics, manufacturing and infocomm industries

You will become professionals who are:

Analytical. Agile. Dynamic.

Stand out with dual specialisations and global-ready skills.

  • At the end of this diploma course, you’ll gain the following course competencies:

    • AI Systems Design & Development
    • AI Modelling
    • Data Processing, Security & Governance
    • Engineering Business & Operations
    • IoT Management
    • Robotic & Automation Application Development
    • Engineering Product & Production Management
    • 26 Competency Units (CmU)
      Each CmU integrates skills and knowledge from different disciplines. This enables you to fulfil specific work-tasks upon completion.
    • 5 Work-Integration Units (WIU)
      A WIU is a workplace contextualised project. It allows you to tackle real-world work problems under the guidance of our educators, so that you are ready for the workplace. Each WIU belongs to a Competency Canvas that helps you develop and demonstrate your abilities to perform work tasks at a higher proficiency.
    • 5 Competency Canvases
      Each Competency Canvas consists of a collection of CmUs and a WIU, which is a workplace-contexualised project. Competency Canvases help you develop and demonstrate your abilities to perform work tasks at a higher proficiency.
    • 12-week Internship Programme and 12-week Final Year Project 
      Intern with our industry partners and gain hands-on experience to be confident in the workplace. Through your final year project, showcase the skills that you have gained in the diploma. 
      OR
      24-week Internship Programme

      Focus on your internship. Work with our industry partners in Singapore or overseas, and gain hands-on experience to be confident in the workplace.  
    • 6 - 11 LifePRO Units NEW
      These learning units will support your holistic development beyond your domain-specific studies.

     

  • Interested in applying for this course at EAE? Check out our customised Tips page.

    Passed O-Level Computing? Save 60 curriculum hours through a module exemption. 

Course Curriculum

This course adopts the new Professional Competency Model.
Every student will gain additional certifications from industry leaders such as Microsoft, NVIDIASCS and AI Singapore throughout their course of study.

OPPORTUNITIES

Nurturing you to be future-ready

University Pathway Programme

Fast-track your university journey with our pathways to Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU) by completing up to three (3) university modules in your final year. Or, gain an advantage of an early conditional offer* to the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) through its University Immersion Project.

  1. UPP-University Module Track
    Gain credit exemptions for up to three university modules under NTU School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, NTU School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, or SMU School of Computing and Information Systems. You can complete one of these degrees in under three years: 
    • NTU Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
    • NTU Bachelor of Engineering (Information Engineering and Media)
    • NTU Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
    • NTU Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering)
    • NTU Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics)
    • SMU Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)
    • SMU Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
    • SMU Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering)

  2. UPP-University Immersion Project Track
    Complete a University Immersion Project as your final-year project. You'll be co-mentored by SUTD professors and NYP lecturers, and be assessed beyond your aptitude and grades. Gain valuable experience and develop a Design AI mindset at Singapore’s first Design AI university for the new world.


*Subject to SUTD's discretion.

Internships

Explore the exciting world of work with our local and overseas internship programmes, which connect you with top companies in Singapore and across the globe. Get hands-on experience, build your network, and bolster your resume while applying your knowledge and developing your skills.

 

Gain hands-on experience, expand your network, and enhance your resume while applying and growing your skills.

 

Plus, take your internship experience worldwide, with opportunities in Germany, France, the UK, the US, Australia, Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

 

Alycia at the Centre for Strategic & Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)

Alycia Yak Shi Yi’s internship as a data engineer at the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) centred on cutting-edge technology. She analysed AI and big data workflow orchestrators, provided deployment recommendations, and gained invaluable experience for her data engineering career.

Overseas Programmes

 

Expand your global perspective by exploring greater insights into cultural, economic, and technology trends of this region and beyond.

 

You will find something suitable from our comprehensive range of overseas offerings ranging from overseas internship programmes, immersion experiences, educational trips, and domain-specific learning journeys. You gain insights into global trends, cultivate networks, and immerse yourself fully in an authentic environment of diversity.

 

You get to interact with overseas students, university professors, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to acquire good perspective and firsthand experience to thrive in a successful global career.

Diploma-Plus Programmes

 

Eligible students can broaden their horizons through our Diploma-Plus Programme, acquiring specialised skills and advanced knowledge for immediate workplace application or further university studies. This certified programme culminates in a Dip-Plus transcript awarded at graduation.

 

Completing all prescribed Dip-Plus (DP) programmes may also exempt students from Mathematics modules at the following universities:

  • National University of Singapore: Students who pass all three NYP Mathematics DP modules (Analytical Geometry, Applied Calculus, and Advanced Calculus), will be exempted from "MA1301 Introductory Mathematics".
  • Nanyang Technological University: Students with good grades in all three NYP Mathematics DP modules (Analytical Geometry, Applied Calculus, and Advanced Calculus) may be exempted from Mathematics modules offered by various engineering schools at NTU. Exemptions will be reviewed and granted on a case-by-case basis.

Industry Collaborations

 

Collaborate on leading-edge projects with our extensive network of industry partners. You’ll get to apply your knowledge to real-world business problems, deploy the latest technologies, and build valuable connections in the sector. Field trips, guest lectures and practical training with established companies further add to the experience.

University Foundation Programme

From critical thinking and professional writing to pre-university subjects, build the knowledge and skills you will need to help prepare for your university matriculation.

Post-graduation options

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Pursue a degree

Get advanced standing for courses at local universities like:

  • Nanyang Technological University
  • National University of Singapore
  • Singapore University of Technology and Design
  • Singapore Management University
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Kickstart your career

Our graduates are highly sought after in dynamic industries, with rewarding careers in:

  • Data Engineer/Technician
  • AI Application Developer
  • AI Product Developer
  • AI Infrastructure Administrator/Technician
  • Assistant AI Engineer 
  • AI Sales/Presales Engineer
  • AI Technical Support Engineer
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Advance your diploma

Pursue post-diploma opportunities, including specialist diplomas, industry-recognised certifications, and work-study programmes.   

PARTNERS

Who's on board with us

AI Singapore NVIDIA Microsoft
Testimonials

Real experiences, real results

Get the inside scoop – students’ insights, experiences, and stories! Learn about the heartbeat of student life at NYP in their own words.

Alycia Yak Shi Yi

Alycia Yak Shi Yi

Class of 2025

NYP's DADE program enlightened me on AI & Data, offering holistic preparation for the workforce. I am grateful for the nurturing guidance and unwavering support of the lecturers in the DADE.

Jonathan James Thomas

Jonathan James Thomas

Class of 2025

In DADE, I honed my skills in AI and data across various engineering domains. Its standout feature? Agility and responsiveness to industry shifts. Guided by the NYP-PCM, I earned certifications from Microsoft, Nvidia, and AI Singapore.

Chong Jia Shuo

Chong Jia Shuo

Class of 2025

AI & Data Engineering is a comprehensive programme that equips students with competencies in a holistic manner, with a targeted focus on AI & IoT. I thank my lecturers for their guidance throughout my learning journey.

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