Best Polytechnics to Study Engineering in Nigeria

Best Polytechnics to Study Engineering in Nigeria

1. Yaba College of Technology, Yaba

Yaba College of Technology popularly known as YABATECH was established in 1947. Yaba College of Technology is structured into eight schools and thirty-four academic departments with a total of sixty-four accredited programs, at the ND, HND, and Post-HND Levels. YABATECH also offers certificate courses.

YABATECH as the college is popularly called also offers B.Sc (Ed) courses in Technical and Vocational Education and Post Graduates Diploma in Engineering. Some of the engineering concentration tracks offered by the school include:-

• Mechanical Engineering,
• Industrial Maintenance Engineering,
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
• Computer Engineering,
• Mechatronics Engineering,
• Welding and Fabrication Engineering,
• Metallurgical Engineering,
• Civil Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Bioenvironmental, Mineral, and Petroleum Resources Engineering.

2. Federal Polytechnic, Ilarro, Ogun state

The institution was established on November 15, 1979, on a temporary site provided by its host community, the ancient town of Ilaro, Ogun State. The Polytechnic was initially sited on the premises of the Anglican Grammar School, Ilaro.

The Polytechnic remained on this temporary site till 1983 when it moved to its permanent site. The  Degrees Polytechnic offers several engineering concentrations at the ND and HND levels. They are:-

• Computer Engineering
• Civil Engineering
•  Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

3. Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun

Petroleum Training Institute (P.T.I.) in Effurun, Delta State was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1973 as a prerequisite for membership in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

This institution Awards General Welding Certificates, ND (National Diploma), and HND (Higher National Diploma) certificates. This college does not only take courses in Petroleum engineering but in diverse fields of engineering. They take about 7 National Diploma courses which include:-

• Petroleum & Natural Gas Processing (PNGPD)
• Industrial Safety and Environmental Technology (ISET)
• Petroleum Marketing and Business Studies (PMBS)
• Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences (PEG)
• Electrical Engineering (EED)
• Welding and Offshore Technology (DWOT)
• Mechanical Engineering (MED)

4.  Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi

Auchi Polytechnic located at Auchi, Edo state was established in 1964. This polytechnic offers engineering programs that cover the diverse tracks of engineering which include:-

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical/Electronic Technology (electronics and power options)
• Mechanical Engineering (Production and power options
• Agriculture engineering technology

5. Federal Polytechnic, Nekede

The Federal Polytechnic located in Nekede, Imo State, Nigeria is a Federal Government owned polytechnic. This polytechnic was established in 1978 in a temporary site at the  Government Technical College by the Imo State Government in 1978 College of Technology, Owerri. The institution was later moved to its present location in Nekede. The Polytechnic was renamed “The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede” on 7 April 1993.

The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede offers National Diploma and Higher National Diploma courses at the undergraduate level.

• Agricultural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering.

6. Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna

Federal Polytechnic is a polytechnic located at Tudun Wada local government area, Kaduna State. This polytechnic was established in 1956 originally as Kaduna Technical Institute.

Federal Polytechnic offers several engineering tracks at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels. They include:-

• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Mineral Engineering

7. Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH)

Lagos State Polytechnic also known as LASPOTECH is located in Ikorodu, Lagos State. This institution was established in 1977 and offers engineering programs at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels, these programs include:-

• Agricultural Engineering / Technology
• Architectural TechnologyChemical Engineering Technology
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

8. Federal Polytechnic, Ede

The Federal Polytechnic, Ede was established in February 1992. The Polytechnic offers full-time or part-time courses in Technology, Applied science, Commerce, and Management. The college also offers engineering courses in different tracks including:-

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical/ Electronics Engineering Technology.
• Computer Engineering Technology.

9. Federal Polytechnic, Oko

Federal Polytechnic, Oko is based in Oko, Anambra State. This polytechnic established in 1992 was previously known as the College of Arts, Science, and Technology.

• Computer Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical/ Electronics Engineering

10. The Polytechnic, Ibadan

The polytechnic, Ibadan was established in 1970, this polytechnic is well-known for its high standards. This institution offers engineering tracks at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels including:-

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical/ Electronics Engineering Technology.
• Computer Engineering Technology.

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