Temasek Polytechnic (Abbreviation: TP; Chinese: 淡马锡理工学院; Malay: Politeknik Temasek) is the third polytechnic to be set up in Singapore. The polytechnic was established on April 6, 1990. With a 30 hectare campus overlooking the scenic Bedok Reservoir in the eastern part of Singapore, TP’s campus places particular emphasis on the preservation of the natural environmental heritage. Temasek Polytechnic has approximately 15,000 full-time students and more than 1,200 academic and administrative staff.

Temasek Polytechnic is known for its vibrant campus life, abundantly-stocked library and keen participation in water-related activities due to its close vicinity to Bedok Reservoir. For its commitment to education, TP has received various awards and accreditations, including the Public Service Excellence Award, People Developer Award, Singapore Quality Class as well as ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certifications.

“Temasek Polytechnic.”  Wikipedia.   2011.