Applying to DAE (Singapore IP/IB)

Can I apply?

As local Integrated Programme (IP) students, you may apply for your desired full-time diploma courses through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) if you have completed either of the following in Singapore, and meet the minimum course entry requirements (MER):
- IP Year 6 and obtained an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
  - English: Minimum grade 5
  - Mathematics: Minimum grade 5
  - 1 relevant and 2 best subjects: Minimum grade 5
- IP Year 4 and obtained school-based results
  - Course-specific MER of GCE ‘O’ level examinations.
For selected Design & Media or Business Management courses, you are also required to prepare a digital portfolio and/or portfolio statement.
Note that meeting the MER is not a guarantee that you will be shortlisted. Shortlisting is based on merit and course availability in the year of application.

Selected courses require additional medical check-up or specific test (e.g., manual dexterity test is required for the Diploma in Oral Health Therapy).

STEP 1

Submit your application online during the stated application periods:
- Phase 1: 10 Jan to 15 Jan 2025
- Phase 2: 24 Feb to 28 Feb 2025
Upload the following via our Document Submission System within 3 working days from the date of your application submission as instructed in the DAE application system:
- identification document (front & back if applicable) or passport
- result slip or academic transcript
- CCA records
- digital portfolio and/or portfolio statement (if applying for Design & Media and Business Management courses)
- For application using local IB, please also provide your IPY4 results
Ensure your name / identification number is clearly shown in all the documents submitted.
If you are being sponsored for your studies, your sponsor is required to submit the Company Sponsorship Form.
If you encounter any problems, please email contactNYP@nyp.edu.sg with
- screenshot(s) of the error message or issue you have encountered,
- your name, and
- last 4 characters of the ID you used during your application.

STEP 2

Application outcome will be available by
- Phase 1: 1 April
- Phase 2: 2 May
You can check your application status via the same application system you used to submit your application.
You will receive enrolment notifications via SMS and email by 1 April (Phase 1) and 2 May (Phase 2) if you have been successfully posted to NYP. You will need to log in to the NYP e-enrolment system to accept the course offer and complete the enrolment process.
Refer to the academic calendar for the course commencement date.