Local polytechnic diploma applicants
Advance standing
Diploma holders from recognised institution can begin their university studies at Curtin Singapore and are entitled to apply for credit exemptions for prior study.
For example students with a Diploma from a local polytechnic, or a private education institute may get up to 50% credit exemptions into the Bachelor of Commerce program, which will then lower the number of modules they need to complete at Curtin Singapore which brings down the tuition fees and duration of study.
Students are able to get an indication of the credit exemptions they may be eligible for by using the RPL search tool.
Bachelor of Commerce
The Curtin Singapore Bachelor of Commerce degree is an internationally accredited business qualification with specialisations that can open the door to a wide variety of careers. The program is designed to provide professional business and management expertise, plus a range of life and professional skills.
Curtin University has long standing relationships with the local Singaporean Polytechnics. Polytechnic graduates with related majors are eligible for up to 12 units exemption depending on:
- Choice of course and major available
- Final approval after an initial assessment of application by Curtin Singapore
Bachelor of Commerce
- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Banking and FinanceNew
- Finance and Marketing
- International BusinessNew
- Management and Marketing
- Marketing
- Marketing and Advertising
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Mangement and Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) Top up program
This course offers students who have graduated with a diploma in a relevant subject area from a Singaporean Polytechnic the chance to complete the final year of Curtin University's Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) and in doing so further develop skills and knowledge in two or more related fields of study at the intersection of media, business, design and new communications technologies.
Curtin University has long standing relationships with the local Singaporean Polytechnics. Polytechnic graduates with related majors are eligible for up to 16 units exemption depending on:
- Choice of course and major available
- Final approval after an initial assessment of application by Curtin Singapore
Find out more about the majors offered for the Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) »
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Registered Nurses
This course is designed to build on the professional knowledge and experience you have developed as a registered nurse from a hospital-based course, taking the study of the biological and behavioural sciences underlying nursing to greater depth.
Curtin University has long standing relationships with the local Singaporean Polytechnics. Polytechnic graduates with related majors are eligible for up to 16 units exemption depending on:
- Choice of course and major available
- Final approval after an initial assessment of application by Curtin Singapore
Find out more about the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Registered Nurses »

