Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) was established in 1992. It is a higher education institution under the Singapore government, mainly focusing on science and engineering. It is one of the five national polytechnics established by the Singapore government to meet Singapore's growing economy and demand for talents. [1] Universities and polytechnics in Singapore are in the family of institutions of higher education.

Nanyang Polytechnic is one of the institutions of higher education (including 6 universities and 5 polytechnics) invested and operated by the Government of Singapore. A polytechnic may award a diploma in professional education. After graduating from high school, students can obtain a diploma in professional education after studying at Nanyang Polytechnic and other Singapore national polytechnics for 3 years.