Studying engineering at a polytechnic in Nigeria is more preferable than studying at a university because polytechnics require lower JAMB scores and provide better equipment for practical engineering classes. This article highlights the Nigeria’s top six polytechnics for pursuing engineering degrees, as rated by students and graduates, along with their research and training facilities.
The following are Nigeria’s top six polytechnics for studying engineering.
1. Yaba College of Technology
Yaba College of Technology, or YCT, is the first on the list. Established in 1947, it has grown to become one of the country’s major educational institutes for engineering degrees. YCT holds the distinction of being the first higher education school in Nigeria to establish a center for Real Entrepreneurship Development, affiliated with key business and industrial players. YCT offers National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) degrees in various engineering fields.
List of Engineering Departments at YABATECH:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Bioenvironmental, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Industrial Maintenance Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering
2. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
Ilaro Federal Polytechnic is one of the greatest Federal Polytechnics in the country for engineering studies. It is well-equipped for technical practical courses and offers degrees in Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering at both ND and HND levels.
3. Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun
Established in 1973, PTI was formed to teach enough manpower to meet the country’s increasing demands in the oil and gas sector. PTI offers major ND courses, including Petroleum & Natural Gas Processing, Industrial Safety and Environmental Technology, Petroleum Marketing and Business Studies, Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, Electrical Engineering, Welding and Offshore Technology, and Mechanical Engineering.
4. Auchi Polytechnic
Auchi Polytechnic, located in Edo State, offers excellent engineering courses. The polytechnic has introduced entrepreneurial programs to all courses and provides engineering courses in Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronic Technology (Electronics and Power options), Mechanical Engineering (Production and Power options), and Agriculture Engineering Technology.
5. Federal Polytechnic, Nekede
Located in Imo State town of Nekede, this federal polytechnic in the southeast trains students as technical experts. Nekede Polytechnic offers courses in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering.
6. Kaduna Polytechnic
Kaduna Poly has a long-standing reputation for providing quality engineering training. The school offers National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in various engineering courses, including Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mineral Engineering.