Discover the complete list of accredited polytechnics in Nigeria for 2025, including federal, state, and private institutions recognized by the NBTE.
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This 2025 guide provides a comprehensive list of accredited polytechnics in the country from federal, state and private polytechnics approved by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
List Of Accredited Polytechnics In Nigeria
Polytechnics are tertiary institutions that focus on practical and technical education, offering National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programs. They are categorized into:
- Federal Polytechnics: Established and managed by the Federal Government.
- State Polytechnics: Established and managed by State Governments.
- Private Polytechnics: Established and managed by private individuals or organizations.
List of Accredited Polytechnics in Nigeria 2025/2026
Accredited Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria
| S/N | Polytechnic Name | State | Year Established |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic | Ebonyi | 1982 |
| 2 | Auchi Polytechnic | Edo | 1963 |
| 3 | Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti | Ekiti | 1977 |
| 4 | Federal Polytechnic, Ayede | Oyo | 2021 |
| 5 | Federal Polytechnic, Bali | Taraba | 2007 |
| 6 | Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi | Bauchi | 1979 |
| 7 | Federal Polytechnic, Bida | Niger | 1977 |
| 8 | Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu | Yobe | 1992 |
| 9 | Federal Polytechnic, Daura | Katsina | 2019 |
| 10 | Federal Polytechnic, Ede | Osun | 1992 |
| 11 | Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe | Bayelsa | 2009 |
| 12 | Federal Polytechnic, Idah | Kogi | 1977 |
| 13 | Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro | Ogun | 1979 |
| 14 | Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji | Ondo | 2014 |
| 15 | Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda | Zamfara | 1983 |
| 16 | Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo | Gombe | 2019 |
| 17 | Federal Polytechnic, Mubi | Adamawa | 1979 |
| 18 | Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa | Nasarawa | 1983 |
| 19 | Federal Polytechnic, Nekede | Imo | 1978 |
| 20 | Federal Polytechnic, Offa | Kwara | 1992 |
| 21 | Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo | Enugu | 2021 |
| 22 | Federal Polytechnic, Oko | Anambra | 1979 |
| 23 | Federal Polytechnic, Ukana | Akwa Ibom | 2014 |
| 24 | Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic | Jigawa | 1991 |
| 25 | Kaduna Polytechnic | Kaduna | 1956 |
| 26 | Yaba College of Technology | Lagos | 1947 |
| 27 | Air Force Institute of Technology | Kaduna | 1977 |
| 28 | Federal School of Dental Technology & Therapy | Enugu | 1955 |
| 29 | Federal Polytechnic, Monguno | Borno | 2021 |
| 30 | Federal Polytechnic, N’yak | Plateau | 2021 |
| 31 | Federal Polytechnic, Ugep | Cross River | 2021 |
| 32 | Federal Polytechnic, Shendam | Plateau | 2021 |
| 33 | Federal Polytechnic, Wannune | Benue | 2021 |
| 34 | Federal Polytechnic, Umunnoechi | Abia | 2021 |
| 35 | Federal Polytechnic, Bonny | Rivers | 2021 |
| 36 37 | Federal Polytechnic, Kabo | Kano | 2021 |
Others are
- 38. Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State
- 39. Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun Delta State
- 40. Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi
- 41. Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron
- 42. National Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi
- 43. Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science and Technology, Makurdi.
Accredited State Polytechnics in Nigeria
| No | State | Polytechnic Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abia | Abia State Polytechnic, Aba |
| 2 | Adamawa | Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola |
| 3 | Akwa Ibom | Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua |
| 4 | Akwa Ibom | Akwa Ibom State College of Arts & Science, Nung Ukim |
| 5 | Anambra | Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu |
| 6 | Bayelsa | Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri |
| 7 | Benue | Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo |
| 8 | Borno | Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri |
| 9 | Cross River | Ibrahim Babangida College of Agriculture, Obubra |
| 10 | Delta | Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku |
| 11 | Delta | Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara |
| 12 | Delta | Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro (Now Delta State University of Science And Technology) |
| 13 | Ebonyi | Ebonyi State College of Agriculture, Ishiagu |
| 14 | Edo | Edo State Polytechnic, Usen |
| 15 | Ekiti | Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti |
| 16 | Enugu | Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo |
| 17 | Enugu | Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu |
| 18 | Gombe | Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga |
| 19 | Imo | Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo |
| 20 | Jigawa | Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse |
| 21 | Kaduna | Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria |
| 22 | Kano | Kano State Polytechnic, Kano |
| 23 | Katsina | Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina |
| 24 | Kebbi | Kebbi State Polytechnic, Dakingari |
| 25 | Kogi | Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja |
| 26 | Kwara | Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin |
| 27 | Lagos | Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu (Renamed to Lagos State University of Science and Technology) |
| 28 | Nasarawa | Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia |
| 29 | Niger | Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru |
| 30 | Ogun | Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo |
| 31 | Ogun | Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta |
| 32 | Ogun | Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade |
| 33 | Ogun | Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa |
| 34 | Ondo | Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo |
| 35 | Osun | Osun State Polytechnic, Iree |
| 36 | Osun | Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke |
| 37 | Oyo | The Polytechnic, Ibadan |
| 38 | Oyo | Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa |
| 39 | Plateau | Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi |
| 40 | Rivers | Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori |
| 41 | Sokoto | Sokoto State Polytechnic, Sokoto |
| 42 | Taraba | Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai |
| 43 | Yobe | Mai-Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam |
| 44 | Zamfara | Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara |
Others are
- 45. Oyo State College of Agriculture And Technology, Igbo-Ora
- 46. The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki (TOPS)
- 47. Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto
- 48. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria
- 49. Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia
- 50. D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro
- 51. Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu
- 52. Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia
- 53. College of Agriculture, Science And Technology, Gujba
- 54. College of Administration, Management And Technology, Potiskum
- 55. College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia
Accredited Private Polytechnics in Nigeria
| No. | Polytechnic Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajayi Polytechnic | Ara-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
| 2 | Al-Hikma Polytechnic | Karu, Nasarawa State |
| 3 | Allover Central Polytechnic | Sango-Ota, Ogun State |
| 4 | Ashi Polytechnic | Anyin, Benue State |
| 5 | Bellarks Polytechnic | Kwale, Delta State |
| 6 | Best Solution Polytechnic | Akure, Ondo State |
| 7 | Bolmor Polytechnic | Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 8 | Brainfill Polytechnic | Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State |
| 9 | British Transatlantic Polytechnic | Akure, Ondo State |
| 10 | Calvary Polytechnic | Owo-Oyibu, Delta State |
| 11 | Citi Polytechnic | Abuja, FCT |
| 12 | Coastal Polytechnic | Badagry, Lagos State |
| 13 | Covenant Polytechnic | Aba, Abia State |
| 14 | Crown Polytechnic | Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
| 15 | Dorben Polytechnic | Abuja, FCT |
| 16 | Eastern Polytechnic | Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| 17 | Fidei Polytechnic | Gboko, Benue State |
| 18 | Grace Polytechnic | Lagos, Lagos State |
| 19 | Heritage Polytechnic | Eket, Akwa Ibom State |
| 20 | Ibadan City Polytechnic | Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 21 | Igbajo Polytechnic | Igbajo, Osun State |
| 22 | Interlink Polytechnic | Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State |
| 23 | Kings Polytechnic | Ubiaja, Edo State |
| 24 | Lagos City Polytechnic | Ikeja, Lagos State |
| 25 | Lighthouse Polytechnic | Benin City, Edo State |
| 26 | Maurid Polytechnic | Mbiaso, Akwa Ibom State |
| 27 | Novelty Polytechnic | Kishi, Oyo State |
| 28 | Ronik Polytechnic | Ejigbo, Lagos State |
| 29 | Shaka Polytechnic | Benin City, Edo State |
| 30 | Southern Atlantic Polytechnic | Uyo, Akwa Ibom State |
| 31 | Temple Gate Polytechnic | Aba, Abia State |
| 32 | The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife | Ile-Ife, Osun State |
| 33 | Tower Polytechnic | Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 34 | Trinity Polytechnic | Uyo, Akwa Ibom State |
| 35 | Uma Ukpai Polytechnic | Asaga, Abia State |
| 36 | Wolex Polytechnic | Iwo, Osun State |
Others are
- 37. Distinct Polytechnic, Ekosin
- 38. Ekiti City Polytechnic Omuo-Ekiti
- 39. Enville Institute of Management and Technology, Ikeja
- 40. Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene
- 41. Gboko Polytechnic, Gboko
- 42. Global Polytechnic, Benin
- 43. Gloryland Polytechnic, Anka
- 44. Graceland Polytechnic, Offa
- 45. Grundtvig Polytechnic, Oba
- 46. Harvard Polytechnic, Ilorin
- 47. Harry Pass Polytechnic, Gboko
- 48. Hope Polytechnic, Ikono
- 49. Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic, Uyo
- 50. 1-Con Universal Polytechnic, Osogbo
- 51. Iheachukwu Madubuike Institute of Technology, Isuochi
- 52. Inspire Polytechnic, Lagos
- 53. Iwo City Polytechnic, Iwo
- 54. Kalac Crystal Polytechnic, Lekki
- 55. Landmark Polytechnic, Ayetoro
- 56. Lens Polytechnic, Offa
- 57. Loam Polytechnic, Ikono
- 58. Marist Polytechnic, Emene
- 59. Mater Dei Polytechnic, Egwuoba
- 60. NACABS Polytechnic, Akwanga
- 61. Newland Polytechnic, Ilorin
- 62. NOGAK Polytechnic, Ikom
- 63. Novelty Polytechnic, Kishi
- 64. Oduduwa Polytechnic, Idimu
- 65. Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agriculture & Technology, Enugu
- 66. Paramount Polytechnic, Ejigbo
- 67. Prime Polytechnic, Jida Bassa, Ajaokuta
- 68. Redeemers College of Technology And Management, Mowe
- 69. Saf Polytechnic, Iseyin
- 70. Speedway Polytechnic, Osoba
- 71. St. Mary Polytechnic, Kwamba, Suleja
- 72. Stars Polytechnic, Ota
- 73. Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot-Akai
- 74. Teedek Polytechnic, Ilogbo-Ekiti
- 75. The Polytechnic, Adoka
- 76. The Polytechnic Aran-Orin
- 77. The Polytechnic, Igbo-Owu
- 78. The Polytechnic, Iresi
- 79. The Polytechnic, Omuo-Ekiti
- 80. Timeon Kairos Polytechnic, Lagos
- 81. Ultra Excellence Polytechnic, Uyo
- 82. United Polytechnic, Jos
- 83. Uyo City Polytechnic, Uyo
- 84. Valley View Polytechnic, Ohafia
- 85. Villanova Polytechnic, Imesi-lle
- 86. Westland Polytechnic, Ilobu, Osun
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Why Choose a Polytechnic?
- Practical Skills: Emphasis on hands-on training prepares students for the workforce.
- Shorter Duration: ND and HND programs typically span two years each.
- Diverse Programs: Courses range from engineering and technology to business and arts.
- Entrepreneurial Training: Many polytechnics incorporate entrepreneurship into their curriculum.
Admission Requirements
To gain admission into a polytechnic in Nigeria, prospective students generally need:
- O’Level Results: At least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
- UTME Score: A minimum score as specified by the institution.
- Post-UTME Screening: Some polytechnics conduct additional screening exercises.
Note: It’s essential to check specific requirements from the official website of the desired polytechnic.
