Do you want to enroll at Ekiti City Polytechnic Omuo-Ekiti? This article entails everything you need to know about the school, starting from the admission requirements of the school, down to the list of courses offered.
About The School
Ekiti City Polytechnic is a private polytechnic located in Omuo, Ekiti East local government area of Ekiti state.
The dream to establish the polytechnic was mooted by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) under the Chairmanship of Rev. Ayo Omodiji in 2013. The idea was sold to Olomuo-in-Council while the Omuo Higher Education Committee (OHEC) was inaugurated to superintend the establishment of the Polytechnic. The first meeting of the Governing Council was inaugurated on August 15, 2015, comprising 32 members. The Council midwifed the birth of the Institution with the formal approval by the Minister of Education in January 2022.
The mission of the Institution is to pursue academic integrity, accountability, higher ethical behavior, excellence in teaching, learning and research, respect for tradition and culture, probity in judgment and actions, and self-reliance in all ramifications.
The vision of the Institution is to produce technologically minded and competent graduates who would meet the contemporary global needs in items of manpower and efficient service delivery.
Education, For Sustainable Development.
The members of the council are Asiwaju Apalara Wole-Adewumi (Chairman), High Chief Olufemi A. Daramola (Member), Prof. Gabriel Gbenga Jegede (Member), Mrs. C.I. Olorunyomi (Member), Engr. Micheal O. Ogundare (Member), Hon. Oluwasegun Ojo (Member), Bldr. Sunday T. Ojambati (Member), and Rector (Member).
The polytechnic offers various courses, including Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, and Public Administration.
Ekiti City Polytechnic Omuo-Ekiti School Fees
The school fees of Ekiti City Polytechnic Omuo-Ekiti ranges from N40,000 to N70,000 for both new and returning students.
Ekiti City Polytechnic Omuo-Ekiti Admission Requirements
Below are the admission requirements.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
- O’level result: You must first have completed no more than two (2) sittings and obtained at least five credit passes in your O’level (WAEC or NECO) grades, including English and Mathematics.
- Jamb UTME: In order to pass the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Entrance Examination (JAMB), candidates must get at least 180 out of a possible 400 points.
- Age requirement: you must atleast be sixteen (16) years old at time of application
- Post -UTME: Those who fulfill the initial prerequisites for admission will be required to participate in a screening process that may involve an interview, which will be carried out by the university
- Direct entry: Possessing an upper credit in your A’level or a first or second class degree in a comparable field will help increase your chances of admission if you’re a direct entry candidate.An added benefit is a strong JUPEB or IJMB score.
Postgraduate Admission Requirements
- O’level Result: You must first have completed no more than two (2) sittings and obtained at least five credit passes in your O’level (WAEC or NECO) grades, including English and Mathematics.
- First Degree: Potential Postgraduate students must have at least a second class lower division in their first degree from an accredited university in a relevant field of study.
- Transcript: Prospective postgraduate students are required to provide official transcripts from their prior educational institutions.
- Entrance Examination: Prospective postgraduate students must take the university’s postgraduate entrance exam and receive the necessary score.
Ekiti City Polytechnic Omuo-Ekiti Hostel Accommodation
The school offers hostel Accommodation to students that want to stay within campus. The allocation of the hostel is based on first come first serve.
Check the school website to read more about the hostel accommodation.
Ekiti City Polytechnic Omuo-Ekiti List of Course Offered
- Accounting
- Economics
- Mass Communication
- Political Science
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Sociology
- Psychology
- International Relations
- History and Diplomatic Studies
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Banking and Finance
- Public Administration
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architecture
- Estate Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Law
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Nursing Science
- Radiography
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Anatomy
FAQs
What is the duration of the ND and HND programs?
– The ND program is two years, while the HND program is two years for full-time and three years for part-time.
Can I apply for admission if I’m awaiting my O’Level results?
– Yes, you can apply for admission with your O’Level results pending, but you must provide them before matriculation.
Are there any scholarship opportunities available?
– Yes, the polytechnic offers scholarship opportunities to deserving students based on academic performance and other criteria.
Can I transfer my credits from another institution?
– Yes, you can transfer your credits from another recognized institution, subject to approval by the management.