Top 100 Polytechnics in Nigeria (2025 Edition)

Nigeria has a growing number of polytechnics offering practical and technical education.

If you’re looking to pursue a diploma or want hands-on training in engineering, science, tech, or business, then a polytechnic might be your best bet.

This post will guide you through the top 100 polytechnics in Nigeria, based on accreditation, academic excellence, graduate employability, and reputation.

Why Choose a Polytechnic?

Before jumping into the list, let’s quickly highlight why thousands of students in Nigeria choose polytechnics:

• Practical Education: Polytechnics focus on real-world, hands-on skills that employers value.
• Shorter Duration: National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programs take 2–4 years to complete.
• Cost-Effective: Polytechnics are often more affordable than universities.
• Wide Range of Courses: From engineering to mass communication, they offer variety.

How We Ranked the Polytechnics

This ranking is based on the following criteria:

• NBTE accreditation status
• Academic facilities and infrastructure
• Graduate employability
• Research, innovation, and partnerships
• Student satisfaction
• Online reputation and media presence

This list includes both federal, state, and private polytechnics.

Top 100 Polytechnics in Nigeria (2025 Ranking)

Here is the full list of the top 100 polytechnics in Nigeria:

1. Yaba College of Technology, Lagos
2. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
3. Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH)
4. Federal Polytechnic, Nekede
5. The Polytechnic Ibadan
6. Federal Polytechnic, Oko
7. Kaduna Polytechnic
8. Auchi Polytechnic
9. Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti
10. Federal Polytechnic, Ede
11. Federal Polytechnic, Offa
12. Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
13. Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku
14. Imo State Polytechnic
15. Federal Polytechnic, Bida
16. Abia State Polytechnic
17. Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja
18. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY)
19. Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
20. Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
21. Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
22. Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa
23. Kwara State Polytechnic
24. Niger State Polytechnic
25. Edo State Polytechnic, Usen
26. Osun State Polytechnic, Iree
27. Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda
28. Heritage Polytechnic, Eket
29. Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu
30. Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi
31. Federal Polytechnic, Idah
32. Federal Polytechnic, Mubi
33. Kano State Polytechnic
34. Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
35. Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo
36. Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja
37. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria
38. Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure
39. Temple Gate Polytechnic, Aba
40. Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt
41. Bayelsa State Polytechnic
42. Nasarawa State Polytechnic
43. Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke
44. Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade
45. Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi
46. Jigawa State Polytechnic
47. Adamawa State Polytechnic
48. Lens Polytechnic, Offa
49. Prime Polytechnic, Jida Bassa
50. Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko
51. Best Solution Polytechnic, Akure
52. Kings Polytechnic, Ubiaja
53. Crown Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti
54. Grace Polytechnic, Lagos
55. Tower Polytechnic, Ibadan
56. Gboko Polytechnic, Benue
57. Wolex Polytechnic, Iwo
58. Edo University Polytechnic (Affiliate)
59. Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic
60. Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana
61. Allover Central Polytechnic, Sango Ota
62. Ronik Polytechnic, Lagos
63. Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe
64. Osisatech Polytechnic, Enugu
65. The Ibarapa Polytechnic, Eruwa
66. Igbajo Polytechnic, Osun State
67. Marist Polytechnic, Enugu
68. Yewa Central College of Education and Polytechnic
69. Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi
70. Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu
71. Topfaith Polytechnic, Akwa Ibom
72. Southern Atlantic Polytechnic, Uyo
73. Gombe State Polytechnic
74. The Polytechnic Imesi-Ile
75. Nigerian Institute of Journalism (ND Programmes)
76. Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga
77. NTA Television College, Jos
78. Nigerian Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Studies
79. College of Technology, Iresi
80. Graceville Polytechnic, Abuja
81. Temple Polytechnic, Oyo
82. Valley View Polytechnic, Ohafia
83. Maduka University Polytechnic Wing
84. Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan
85. College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero Ekiti
86. Dority International Polytechnic
87. Villanova Polytechnic, Imesi-Ile
88. College of Administrative and Business Studies, Potiskum
89. Gateway Polytechnic, Itori
90. Citi Polytechnic, Abuja
91. Kalac Christal Polytechnic, Lagos
92. D. S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori
93. College of Technology, Esa Oke
94. Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ukanafun
95. Valley Polytechnic, Abia
96. Nigerian Naval Engineering College, Sapele
97. Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt
98. Air Force Institute of Technology (ND programmes)
99. Federal Polytechnic, Ukana
100. Federal School of Statistics, Ibadan

Tips for Choosing the Right Polytechnic

Picking the best polytechnic for yourself depends on more than just the ranking. Here are a few things to consider:

1. Accreditation

Always check if the school is accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

2. Location

Do you prefer to stay close to home or experience a new environment?

3. Courses Offered

Make sure they offer your course of interest, not all polytechnics offer every program.

4. Facilities

Look for schools with good labs, workshops, ICT access, and hostels.

5. Industrial Attachment Opportunities

Good polytechnics link students with real companies for training.

Top Courses Offered in Nigerian Polytechnics

Here are some of the most popular and employable courses offered in these schools:

• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Computer Science
• Accountancy
• Mass Communication
• Business Administration
• Civil Engineering
• Science Laboratory Technology
• Quantity Surveying
• Public Administration
• Urban and Regional Planning

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are HND holders accepted in Nigeria today?

Yes, many organizations accept HND holders. However, there’s still some debate in public service and certain sectors, but many private companies treat ND/HND graduates well.

2. What’s the difference between ND and HND?

ND (National Diploma) is the first two-year course. After one year of Industrial Training (IT), you can apply for HND, which is another two years.

3. Can I gain admission to a university with a polytechnic diploma?

Yes. Many universities now offer Direct Entry (DE) to ND or HND graduates into 200 or 300 level.