About us
Find out more about Republic Polytechnic.
Last updated 27 February 2026
Pushing the Frontier in Educational Excellence
Youngest Polytechnic
Established in 2002, Republic Polytechnic (RP) is Singapore’s youngest polytechnic. RP offers over 40 full-time courses across diverse fields, including Applied Science, Business, Engineering, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports and Health, and Technology for the Arts, Media, and Design.
Becoming Greater Me
Since inception, RP has distinguished itself with its innovative problem-based learning pedagogy. RP has continued to push the frontier in educational excellence, through bold curriculum changes designed to enrich and empower its students' learning experiences.
Starting from Academic Year 2025, the Becoming Greater Me paradigm will shape RP students’ journeys, combining intellect and emotion to inspire purpose-driven decisions. This approach aligns the students' passions and goals with both academic and life paths—now and beyond graduation.
Graduates' Profile
RP adopts effective learner-centred pedagogies to equip students with a wide range of skills needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world. The polytechnic envisions its graduates to become Passionate Community Builders, Articulate Self-Starters, and Purposeful Game-Changers.
In addition, RP's Academy for Continuing Education offers a comprehensive suite of lifelong learning programmes, providing graduates and adult learners with ongoing upskilling opportunities.
Discover Our Journey
Changing The Game
Designing Your Life
Apply Design Thinking to create a meaningful and fulfilling life. We will help you work out "Odyssey Plans" and integrate your lifeview and workview over a period of five years.
Designing Your Learning
RP gives you the freedom to design your own learning in different ways. You are empowered to take subjects that interest you, even outside your field of study.
Designing Your Impact
Pursue your passion and make a positive difference as part of your curriculum. Through designated White Space, students can set aside one day per week to contribute to the community.
Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision
The polytechnic of choice for nurturing resilient problem solvers and purposeful game-changers.
Our Mission
We nurture individuals to be active learners, empowering them to design their own paths and thrive in a dynamic world.
Our ExCITE Values
Excellence
Strive for the highest standards in learning, work, and innovation, with a commitment to continuous improvement and quality outcomes
Pursue mastery in one’s craft to contribute meaningfully
Care
Foster a culture of empathy, respect, and inclusivity
Support and uplift others, contributing to a positive environment and act with compassion towards others
Integrity
Uphold honesty, responsibility, and ethical behaviour in all actions and decisions
Honour commitments, build trust and credibility
Teamwork
Collaborate effectively with others to achieve shared goals
Value diverse perspectives, communicate openly, and contribute positively to collective success
Enterprising
Embrace curiosity, innovation, and adaptability in addressing challenges
Take initiative, demonstrate resourcefulness, and seek creative solutions to drive positive change