The Polytechnic, Ibadan


The Polytechnic, Ibadan is an institution of higher learning in Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria. Founded in 1970, Poly Ibadan is similar to other polytechnics in Nigeria. The institution was established to provide an alternative higher education to universities, particularly in technical skill acquisition. The Polytechnic Ibadan is also well known for its unique slogan written in Yoruba language as "Ise loogun Ise" which means 'Work the medicine for poverty', a classical Yoruba adage which stresses that hardwork is the way out of poverty.

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Curriculum

The institution offers a wide range of specialized short courses for the purpose of improving the vocational capabilities of technical and commercial workers. Poly Ibadan prides itself on providing an opportunity for presenting the most recent advances in knowledge and in techniques to special groups. It awards the National Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma and other professional certificates to its graduates. It also provides opportunities for creative development and research related to the needs of teaching, industry and the business community.

Academic Programmes

The polytechnic runs mainly National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programmes in the following on full-time, part-time or sandwich basis.

Faculties and their Departments

Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Faculty of Financial Management Science
Faculty of Business and Communication Science