Polytechnics in Nigeria play a crucial role in producing skilled manpower for the country’s growing technical and industrial sectors. These institutions offer practice-oriented education through National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, equipping students with hands-on skills in engineering, technology, business, applied sciences, and more.
Accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Nigeria’s polytechnics fall into three categories: Federal, State, and Private. Each institution is designed to prepare students for mid-level technical and professional roles and, in many cases, entrepreneurship.
Whether you're a prospective student, educator, or researcher, this comprehensive list includes all NBTE-approved polytechnics across Nigeria. We will keep this list updated as more institutions gain accreditation.
List of Federal Polytechnics In Nigeria
- Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana-Afikpo
- Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Airforce Base, Kaduna
- Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi
- FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NGODO ISUOCHI
- Federal Polytechnic Ekowe
- Federal Polytechnic Idah
- Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji
- Federal Polytechnic Kabo
- Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo
- Federal Polytechnic Kaura-Namoda
- Federal Polytechnic of Oil And Gas, Bonny
- Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti
- Federal Polytechnic, Ayede
- Federal Polytechnic, Bali
- Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
- Federal Polytechnic, Bida
- Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu
- Federal Polytechnic, Daura
- Federal Polytechnic, Ede
- Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
- Federal Polytechnic, Monguno
- Federal Polytechnic, Mubi
- Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede
- Federal Polytechnic, Nyak, Shendam
- Federal Polytechnic, Offa
- Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo
- Federal Polytechnic, Oko
- Federal Polytechnic, Orogun
- Federal Polytechnic, Ugep
- Federal Polytechnic, Ukana
- Federal Polytechnic, Wannune
- Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
- Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron
- National Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi
- Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science and Technology, Makurdi
- Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State
- Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun Delta State
- Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi
- Yaba College of Technology, Yaba
List of State Polytechnics In Nigeria
- Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara
- Abia State Polytechnic, Aba
- Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo
- Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi
- Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola
- Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa
- Akwa Ibom State College of Arts & Science, Nung Ukim
- Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua
- Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu
- Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri, Bayelsa
- Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo
- Binyamu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia
- College of Administration, Management And Technology, Potiskum
- College of Agriculture, Science And Technology, Gujba
- College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia
- Cross River Institute of Technology And Management, Ugep
- D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro
- Delta State Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Delta State
- Edo State Polytechnic, Usen
- Ekiti State College of Agriculture And Technology, Isan-Ekiti
- Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo
- Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade
- Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga
- Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katshina
- Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma
- Institute of Management And Technology, Enugu
- Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia
- Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse
- Kano State Polytechnic, Kano
- Katsina Institute of Technology And Management, Katsina
- Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori
- Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja
- Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin
- Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu
- Mai-Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam
- Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta
- Nasarawa State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia
- Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru
- Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria
- Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa
- Ogun State Polytechnic, Ipokia
- Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke
- Osun State Polytechnic, Iree
- Oyo State College of Agriculture And Technology, Igbo-Ora
- Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi
- Port-Harcourt Polytechnic, Port-Harcourt
- Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
- Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
- Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai
- The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki (TOPS)
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan
- The Polytechnic, Iresi
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto
List of Private Polytechnics In Nigeria
- Ajayi Polytechnic, Ara-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- Al-Hikma Polytechnic, Karu – Nasarawa State
- Allover Central Polytechnic, Sango-Ota – Ogun State
- American Polytechnic, Wasimi – Oyo State
- Ashi Polytechnic, Anyiin – Benue State
- Bellarks Polytechnic, Kwale – Delta State
- Best Solution Polytechnic, Akure – Ondo State
- Bolmor Polytechnic, Ibadan – Oyo State
- Brainfill Polytechnic, Ikot-Ekpene – Akwa Ibom State
- British Transatlantic Polytechnic, Akure – Ondo State
- Calvary Polytechnic, Owo-Oyibu – Delta State
- Citi Polytechnic, Abuja – FCT
- Coastal Polytechnic, Badagry – Lagos State
- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba – Abia State
- Crown Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- Daboss Polytechnic – Osun State
- Distinct Polytechnic, Ekosin – Osun State
- Dorben Polytechnic, Bwari – FCT
- Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt – Rivers State
- Edward Olaseni Polytechnic, Ajowa-Akoko – Ondo State
- Ekiti City Polytechnic, Umuooke – Ekiti State
- El-Thomp Polytechnic, Abak – Akwa Ibom State
- Enville Institute of Management and Technology, Ikeja – Lagos State
- Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko – Benue State
- Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene – Akwa Ibom State
- Gboko Polytechnic, Gboko – Benue State
- Gestric Polytechnic, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State
- Global Polytechnic, Benin – Edo State
- Gloryland Polytechnic, Ankpa – Kogi State
- GOZIE ANYACHEBELU ORAGRAM POLYTECHNIC, Oraukwu – Anambra State
- Grace Polytechnic, Surulere – Lagos State
- Graceland Polytechnic, Offa – Kwara State
- Grundtvig Polytechnic, Oba – Anambra State
- Harry Pass Polytechnic, Gboko – Benue State
- Harvard Polytechnic, Ilorin – Kwara State
- Heritage Polytechnic, Eket – Akwa Ibom State
- Hope Polytechnic, Ikono – Akwa Ibom State
- I-Con Universal Polytechnic, Osogbo – Ogun State
- Ibadan City Polytechnic, Ibadan – Oyo State
- Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State
- Igbajo Polytechnic, Igbajo – Osun State
- Iheachukwu Madubuike Institute of Technology, Isuochi – Abia State
- Inspire Polytechnic, Lagos – Lagos State
- Intercontinental College of Technology, Makurdi – Benue State
- Interlink Polytechnic, Ijebu-Jesa – Osun State
- Iwo City Polytechnic, Iwo – Osun State
- Kalac Crystal Polytechnic, Lekki – Lagos State
- Kings Polytechnic, Ubiaja – Edo State
- Lagos City Polytechnic, Ikeja – Lagos State
- Landmark Polytechnic, Ayetoro – Ogun State
- Lens Polytechnic, Offa – Kwara State
- Lighthouse Polytechnic, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
- Loam Polytechnic, Ikono – Akwa Ibom State
- Marist Polytechnic, Emene – Enugu State
- Mater Dei Polytechnic, Egwuoba – Enugu State
- Montgomery Polytechnic, Ikere – Ekiti State (listed multiple times, same institution)
- NACABS Polytechnic, Akwanga – Nasarawa State
- Nation Builders Polytechnic, Asaba – Delta State
- Newland Polytechnic, Ilorin – Kwara State
- NOGAK Polytechnic, Ikom – Cross River State
- Novelty Polytechnic, Kishi – Oyo State
- Oduduwa Polytechnic, Idimu – Edo State
- Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agriculture & Technology, Enugu – Enugu State
- Paramount Polytechnic, Ejigbo – Lagos State
- Prime Polytechnic, Jida Bassa, Ajaokuta – Kogi State
- Raindrops Institute of Management and Technology, Amannachi – Imo State
- Redeemers College of Technology and Management, Mowe – Ogun State
- Ronik Polytechnic, Ejigbo, Ikeja – Lagos State
- Saf Polytechnic, Iseyin – Oyo State
- Shaka Polytechnic, Benin City – Edo State
- Southern Atlantic Polytechnic, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State
- Speedway Polytechnic, Osoba – Edo State
- St. Mary Polytechnic, Kwamba, Suleja – Niger State
- Stars Polytechnic, Ota – Ogun State
- Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot-Akai – Akwa Ibom State
- Teedek Polytechnic, Ilogbo-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- Temple Gate Polytechnic, Aba – Abia State
- The Polytechnic, Aran-Orin – Kwara State
- The Polytechnic, Adoka – Benue State
- The Polytechnic, Igbo-Owu – Kwara State
- The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife – Osun State
- The Polytechnic, Omuo-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- The West African Polytechnic – Oyo State
- Thomas MacGettrick Institute of Technology, Ogoja – Cross River State
- Timeon Kairos Polytechnic, Lagos – Lagos State
- Tower Polytechnic, Ibadan – Oyo State
- Trinity Polytechnic, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State
- Ultra Excellence Polytechnic, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State
- Uma Ukpai Polytechnic, Ohafia – Abia State
- Unique College of Management and Technology, Lagos – Lagos State
- United Polytechnic, Jos – Plateau State
- Uyo City Polytechnic, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State
- Valley View Polytechnic, Ohafia – Abia State
- Villanova Polytechnic, Imesi-Ile – Osun State
- Vineyard Polytechnic – Nasarawa State
- Westland Polytechnic, Ilobu – Osun State
- Wolex Polytechnic, Iwo – Osun State
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Polytechnics in Nigeria
1. What is a Polytechnic in Nigeria?
A polytechnic is a tertiary institution focused on delivering technical and vocational education leading to diplomas such as the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND).
2. Who regulates polytechnics in Nigeria?
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is responsible for accrediting and regulating all polytechnics in Nigeria.
3. What are the types of polytechnics in Nigeria?
There are Federal Polytechnics, State Polytechnics, and Private Polytechnics, each established by different tiers of government or private bodies.
4. What is the difference between ND and HND?
The ND (National Diploma) is the first 2-year program after secondary school, while the HND (Higher National Diploma) is a 2-year advanced program that comes after completing ND and a one-year industrial training (IT).
5. What are the entry requirements for a polytechnic?
Candidates must have at least five credit passes in SSCE/GCE O’Level, including English and Mathematics, and subjects relevant to their chosen course.
6. Can polytechnic graduates go for NYSC?
Yes. HND holders from accredited polytechnics in Nigeria are eligible to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.
7. Do polytechnics offer degree programs?
Traditionally, polytechnics offer diplomas, but some have been upgraded to universities of technology or are affiliated with universities to offer degree programs.
8. Are polytechnic certificates accepted internationally?
Yes, though acceptance depends on the country and institution, many international universities and employers recognize Nigerian ND/HND certificates, sometimes requiring further evaluation.
9. What are the advantages of attending a polytechnic in Nigeria?
Polytechnics focus on practical and technical training, producing graduates with hands-on skills who are job-ready or equipped to start their own businesses.
10. How many accredited polytechnics are there in Nigeria?
As of the latest NBTE update, there are over 190 accredited polytechnics across Nigeria. This number may change as new institutions are approved or existing ones are upgraded.
Polytechnics remain a vital part of Nigeria’s educational system, offering quality technical education and helping to bridge the skills gap in various sectors of the economy. Whether you're aiming for a career in engineering, ICT, business, or applied sciences, polytechnics provide a solid, skill-based foundation.
Be sure to check the accreditation status of any polytechnic you intend to apply to, and bookmark this post for updates as we continue to monitor and publish new additions to Nigeria’s growing list of polytechnic institutions.