Common Engineering Programme

Discover your ideal engineering path. Acquire hands-on experience and in-depth exploration across various disciplines through our Taster Workshops. You'll chart your future with insights and confidence.

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Essentials for engineering success

Net Aggregate Range

ELR2B2-C (2026 JAE) 10 to 23 points

ELMAB3 (2026 PFP) 3 to 12 points

diploma

Discover engineering and find your niche

Discover your interest

Gain knowledge and problem-solving skills for engineering. Explore various engineering disciplines before choosing your diploma – so you can pursue what truly excites you.

Get module exemptions at NUS and NTU

Stand out with our Diploma-Plus Programmes. Deepen your skills and earn module exemptions at top universities like NUS and NTU.

Gain global exposure

Experience the world through overseas trips. Gain industry insights, grow your network, and sharpen your edge.

Build the knowledge and problem-solving skills that underpin all engineering disciplines in this one-year programme

You will emerge from this foundational course:

Empowered. Inspired. Confident.

Stand out with dual specialisations and global-ready skills.

Widest range of specialisations across all business diplomas

Build agility and an entrepreneurial mindset with Business Psychology, International Business Management, AI & Business Digitalisation, and more.

Get industry-recognised before you graduate

Attain industry-recognised certificates from big names like Alibaba, SHOPLINE, and more while studying at NYP. Get ahead of your peers even before you graduate.

Globetrotters, your adventure awaits

All our learners gain global exposure in 20+ countries like France, Germany, South Korea, Thailand, and more through various overseas programmes.

At the end of Year 1 Semester 2, you will make an informed decision to pursue any one of the following diplomas from Year 2 onwards:

9 Competency Units (CmU): Each CmU integrates skills and knowledge from different disciplines. This enables the students to fulfil specific work-tasks upon completion.
1 Work-Integration Unit (WIU): A WIU is a workplace contextualised project. It allows students to tackle real-world work problems under the guidance of our educators, so that our students graduate 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.
1 Competency Canvas
Each Competency Canvas consists of a collection of CmUs and WIUs, which is a workplace-contextualised project. Competency Canvases help you develop and demonstrate your abilities to perform work tasks at a higher proficiency.
1-3 LifePRO Units ^NEW
These learning units will support your holistic development beyond your domain-specific studies.

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

Course Curriculum

This course adopts the new Professional Competency Model

Learning Units

Circuit Building with Troubleshooting Programming Statics with Mechanical Analysis Interpreting Functions Problem Solving with Calculus Electronic Circuit Analysis Product Modelling & Prototyping IoT Prototype Development Data Analysis Engineering Exploration ProjectWIU

WIU
As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

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Year 1

LifePRO Units

As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Nurturing you to be future-ready

Learning Journeys

Experience education beyond the confines of the classroom as you immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology and delve into the operations of leading companies – the same companies our diploma programmes collaborate with. Witness innovation firsthand, like a trip to Siemens. Gain insights into industry practices that shape our modern world.

Overseas Programmes

Expand your global perspective by exploring greater insights into the cultural, economic, and technological trends of this region and beyond. Interact with overseas students, university professors, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.

You will find something suitable from our comprehensive range of overseas trips. Gain insightful perspectives into global trends, cultivate networks, and immerse yourself in an authentic environment of diversity.

Diploma-Plus Programmes

Starting from their second semester in the Common Engineering Programme, eligible students can apply for 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 (NUS): Students who pass all three NYP Mathematics DP modules, specifically Analytical Geometry, Applied Calculus and Advanced Calculus, will be exempted from "MA1301 Introductory Mathematics".
Nanyang Technological University (NTU): Students who get a good grade in all three NYP Mathematics DP modules, specifically, Analytical Geometry, Applied Calculus and Advanced Calculus, may be exempted from Mathematics modules offered by the various engineering schools at NTU. The exemption from modules will be reviewed and granted on a case-by-case basis.

Lee Xiu Wen

Common Engineering Programme (Class of 2023) • Diploma in AI and Data Engineering, Class of 2024 Common Engineering Programme (Class of 2023) • Diploma in AI and Data Engineering, Class of 2024

When I enrolled in NYP, I was still unsure about my interests. Thankfully, CEP exposed me to various engineering disciplines that allowed me to make a more informed decision on my course selection!
Ong Yu Jie

CEP Class of 2021 • Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering, Class of 2024 CEP Class of 2021 • Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering, Class of 2024

CEP’s supportive environment, with approachable teachers and a diverse peer network, has significantly improved my academic journey, encouraging me to strive for excellence.
Muhammad Shaffeeq S/O Umar Farook

CEP Class of 2023 • Diploma in Infocomm & Media Engineering, Year 1 Student CEP Class of 2023 • Diploma in Infocomm & Media Engineering, Year 1 Student

I am grateful that I got the chance to join CEP as it provided a solid foundation in engineering principles, sparking curiosity and creativity. CEP lays the groundwork for a brilliant engineering career!