1960s

1967
The College became a legal independent institution governed by a Council, and started offering engineering and commerce courses at diploma level in response to popular industrial demand.

1968
To reflect its expanded role and focus on technical education, the College changed its name to Ngee Ann Technical College.

1972
The Business Orientation Programme was introduced to give students an insight into the working environment in industrial, commercial and other establishments.

1982
To reflect its expanded role in providing quality education, the college’s name was changed to Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Ngee Ann). Courses were also revised to promote practical and hands-on training.

1985
The CET Academy (then called Continuing Education Centre) was set up to provide a platform for postgraduates and working professionals to further their education and upgrade their skills.

1988
Ngee Ann celebrated its 25th anniversary. The late president Mr. Ong Teng Cheong planted a Tembusu tree to mark the occasion. Celebrations culminated in the planting of a time capsule by Dr. Tay Eng Soon, to be unearthed in 2013.

1990s

1993
Ngee Ann’s Human Resource Office started the International Fellowship and Visiting Lecturer Scheme, a move which has since attracted lecturers from UK, US, Australia, Japan, New South Wales, China and India.

1999
The polytechnic launched Mobile e-Learning, integrating a notebook ownership scheme, a wireless campus network and an e-learning platform.

2001
Ngee Ann became the first polytechnic in Singapore to introduce a talent development programme to prepare high calibre students for their career and future studies.

The Polytechnic also unveiled the Lifestyle Library, the first library in a tertiary institution to provide a relaxing environment, with non-academic books, magazines, cable TV, Internet access, CDs and DVDs for the enjoyment of our students.

2002
Ngee Ann became the first polytechnic in Singapore to implement a broad-based interdisciplinary approach to education by introducing interdisciplinary studies into the curriculum.

The Office for Innovation and Enterprise (IE) (then called Innohub) was formed to offer industry partners consultancy services and showcase the Polytechnic’s technological expertise. It launched the EnterpriZe! Scheme to help enterprising students commercialise their products and business ideas.

2005
Important strides were made overseas as the Polytechnic collaborated with Zhejiang University City College to provide Diploma in Chinese Studies students with the chance to go on a China immersion programme.

The School of Engineering also launched the Common First Year Pathway Programme that allows new students to choose their Engineering discipline after a semester of taking common engineering modules.

2007
Ngee Ann also launched a degree tie-up with renowned Boston's Wheelock College to offer its students direct path to a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Educational Studies and Leadership, the first-of-its-kind in Singapore.

2008
Ngee Ann launched a $1 million Solar Technology Centre. Partly funded by the Economic Development Board, the Centre serves as a hotbed for applied research and student projects on solar technology.

A $7.6 million Environmental and Water Technology Centre of Innovation was officially opened in July. The applied research facility helps small and medium enterprises develop commercially-viable products and solutions in the areas of water and wastewater treatment and management, waste management, pollution control, and clean energy.

2009
Singapore’s fourth specialised independent school - the School of Science and Technology (SST) - signed an MOU with Ngee Ann and Nanyang Technological University in March to tap on both partners’ expertise in developing enrichment programmes for its students. The MOU covers cooperation in the areas of curriculum, facilities and student development.

The polytechnic also launched Ideawerkz, an innovation incubator where students’ ideas come to life. Staff and lecturers are available to mentor students.

The polytechnic set up a $1.2 million Optometry Centre to serve as an eye consultation facility to the community as well as a learning platform for Diploma in Optometry students.

2011
To recognise talents among a greater diversity of students, two new scholarships were launched. The NP Engineering Scholarship recognises academically strong engineering students, while the NP Arts Award is for the artistically-inclined who are accomplished in an area of the arts.

The School of Interdisciplinary Studies put in place a revised curriculum framework to inculcate the spirit of Innovation and Enterprise in all Ngee Ann students. The School began to offer three modules that are designed to inspire and encourage creative and innovative thinking as well as unleash students' innovative and entrepreneurial traits.

2012
Ngee Ann officially completed its Phase 6 campus development programme to enhance its facilities for students. Two of these facilities are a new building for arts and cultural activities named Seventy3, and a revamped Sports Complex.