Nanyang technological University(NTU) was established by an Act of Parliament on 1 July 1991. It has its origin in the former Nanyang Technological Institute(NTI) which was set up in August 1981 with the primary function of providing facilities for tertiary education and research in various branches of engineering and technology. The beautiful campus of the former Nanyang University at Jurong was used to house NTI (The former Nanyang University, founded in 1955, and the then University of Singapore were merged to become the National University of Singapore in 1980).
At that time, NTI was to be part of the National University of Singapore (NUS) in all academic matters, while in all other respects it would be independent. NTI admitted its first batch of 582 engineering students in July 1982. As the institute developed, courses other than engineering were offered over the years-Accountancy(1987), Business, Computer Engineering (1989), Material Engineering, Arts with Diploma in Education (1991) and Communication Studies (1993).
On 1 July 1991, NTI reconstituted incorporating the National Institute of Education (NIE). It was renamed Nanyang Technological University and empowered to award its own degrees. It is a comprehensive University designed to meet the manpower needs of the nation and the region. Degrees awarded by NTU are recognised by the relevant professional both locally and internationally.
NTI gate and Library
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