Reasons Why You Should Love The Polytechnic, Ibadan

Motto: Ise loogun ise
Type: Public Polytechnic
Established: 1970
Rector: Professor Fawole
Website: www.polyibadan.edu.ng

The Polytechnic, Ibadan was established in 1970 as a successor to the erstwhile Technical College, Ibadan under the provisions of a principal Edict cited as the Polytechnic, Ibadan Edict 1970. This Edict has undergone several amendments in order to make the Polytechnic relevant to the present day needs of Oyo State, the Proprietor in particular and Nigeria in general.

The primary function of the Polytechnic is to provide for students training and development of techniques in applied science, engineering, environmental science and commerce. The Polytechnic has been producing majorly middle-level manpower that has been making valuable contributions to the social and economic development of the country. Over the years the Polytechnic has also produced high-level manpower in some areas such as urban and regional planning, mass communication etc. The primary focus of the Polytechnic is training that is practical oriented.

Programmes 

The Polytechnic Ibadan runs mainly National Diploma and Higher National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in all of our Faculties. At present, there are five faculties namely: Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Financial and Management Studies and Business and Communication Studies.

FACULTIES AND THEIR DEPARTMENTS

Faculty of Engineering

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Mechatronic

Faculty of Science

• Science Laboratory Technology
• Biology and Microbiology
• Applied Chemistry
• Physics with Electronics
• Geology
• Computer Science
• Statistics

Faculty of Environmental Studies

• Architecture
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Estate Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Building Technology
• Painting and Sculpture
• Industrial Design
• Graphics & Printing
• Land Surveying and Geoinformatics

Faculty of Financial Management Science

• Accountancy
• Banking and Finance
• Insurance

Faculty of Business and Communication Science

• Mass Communication
• Marketing
• Business Administration
• Office Technology Management
• Purchasing and Supply
• Local Government Studies
• Public Administration