ITE Nitec: 4 years in ITE towards a Higher Nitec Certification
Pathway: ITE Nitec (2 years) > ITE Higher Nitec (2 years) > Polytechnic (3 years) > University (3-4 years)
ITE Higher Nitec *: 3 years in ITE towards a Higher Nitec Certification
Pathway: ITE Higher Nitec (3 years) > Polytechnic (3 years) > University (3-4 years)
*New 3-Year Higher Nitec: ITE has introduced a new 3-year Higher Nitec full-time programme from Academic Year 2022. Streamlining the current Nitec and Higher Nitec curricula, this new option allows students to attain a Higher Nitec qualification directly, in only three years instead of the current four years. Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) students can apply for this new 3-year Higher Nitec programme.