The Federal Polytechnic Offa has officially announced the opening of admissions for its Higher National Diploma (HND) full-time programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. If you hold a National Diploma (ND) or National Innovation Diploma (NID) and wish to advance your career, this is your opportunity to apply for a wide range of accredited courses in science, technology, engineering, business, and more.
In this guide, we’ll cover:
- Available HND Programmes
- Entry Requirements
- Step-by-Step Application Process
- Important Deadlines & Notes
Available HND Programmes at Federal Polytechnic Offa
Federal Poly Offa offers a variety of HND full-time courses across multiple schools. Below is a breakdown of the available programmes:
1. School of Applied Sciences
- Food Science and Technology
- Statistics
2. School of Science and Technology
- Environmental Biology
- Microbiology
- Biology/Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Physics with Electronics
3. School of Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity and Data Protection
- Networking and Cloud Computing
- Software and Web Development
4. School of Management Studies
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Insurance
- Human Resource Management
5. School of Administrative and Business Studies
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Public Administration
6. School of Information Technology
- Library and Information Science
- Office Technology and Management
7. School of Communication and Media Studies
- Film and Multimedia Studies
- Journalism and Media Studies
- Strategic Communication and Media Studies
8. School of Industrial Engineering Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Electronics Engineering (Electronic & Telecommunication, Power and Machine options)
- Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing and Production, Power and Plant options)
9. School of Natural Resources Engineering
- Civil Engineering
10. School of Environmental Technology
- Architectural Technology
- Building Technology
- Quantity Surveying
- Estate Management and Valuation
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Entry Requirements for HND Admission
To qualify for Federal Polytechnic Offa HND admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- ND or NID with at least a Lower Credit in a related field from an accredited institution.
- Five O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings.
- One-year Industrial Training (IT) after ND.
- Two years of IT experience if applying with a Pass grade in ND/NID.
- Alternative option: National Technical or Business Certificate plus four relevant O’Level subjects (including English and Maths).
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants who did not obtain their ND from Federal Polytechnic Offa must submit their ND transcript to the Registrar within eight weeks of the admission announcement.
- Ensure your name matches your certificates and NIN (National Identification Number).
- Use an active email address during the application process.
How to Apply for Federal Polytechnic Offa HND Admission
- Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Visit the official portal: www.fedpoffaonline.edu.ng
- Pay the application fee of ₦15,000.
- Fill out and submit the online application form.
For detailed entry requirements per course, check the Federal Poly Offa admission portal.
Important Notes & Deadlines
- Application window: Open for eight weeks from the date of publication.
- False information at any stage will lead to disqualification.
- Stay updated by visiting the official admission announcement page.
For more details, visit the official Federal Poly Offa website: www.fedpoffaonline.edu.ng.
