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Al-Hikma Polytechnic, Karu

Karu, Nasarawa State

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About Al-Hikma Polytechnic, Karu

Al-Hikma Polytechnic is a private polytechnic at KM 5, off the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Rafin Kwara, New Karshi, in the Karu area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. It was established in December 2016 under the provisions of Act 9 of 1993, to meet Nigeria's need for technological resources and empower citizens.

The polytechnic says it operates four schools: Computing Science, Business and Management, Engineering Technology, and Health Science. It offers regular and part-time ND and HND programmes, online ND/HND study, and vocational and professional courses. Listed programmes include Business Administration, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Software and Web Development, Networking and Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and Data, Artificial Intelligence and Public Health Management.

It states that it holds NBTE and Federal Ministry of Education approval, and describes qualified lecturers, laboratories and an e-library with open-access links. Applications run through an online admission portal, and a Student Information System and learning management system are provided.

University information

Each semester the polytechnic says it honours academically talented and skilled students with scholarships and awards, and it annually awards more than 50 scholarships to regular undergraduate and health science undergraduate students. A Scholarships & Discounts page is also linked.

Who can apply?

Academically talented and exceptionally skilled students (regular and health science undergraduates).

Merit scholarships and awards

More than 50 scholarships awarded annually to regular undergraduate and health science students. Part-payment plans are also offered for tuition.

https://alhikma.edu.ng/

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The online admission page lists ND and HND entry requirements. The 2024-2025 admission form is the version shown.

UTME / JAMB

ND full-time candidates need a UTME score equal to or greater than 100.

O'Level (WAEC / NECO / NABTEB)

A minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English Language plus three other relevant subjects.

Other documents

First School Leaving Certificate and state of origin certificate; part-time applicants also supply a birth certificate or declaration of age.

HND

A National Diploma certificate/statement of results in the relevant field, with O'Level credits including English Language and Mathematics.

https://hr.alhikma.edu.ng/alhikma/page/online-admission-form

Campuses

  • Main Campus (Rafin Kwara, New Karshi, Karu, Nasarawa State): KM 5, off the Abuja-Keffi Expressway; houses the schools of Computing, Business and Management, Engineering Technology and Health Science.

Facilities

  • Laboratories
  • E-library with open library and textbook links
  • Learning management system (LMS) and student information system
  • Online ND/HND study platform

Explore Study Programmes

Study programmes offered at Al-Hikma Polytechnic, Karu.

HND Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
HND Business Administration and Management
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
HND Computer Engineering
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
HND Computer Science
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
HND Cyber Security and Data Protection
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
HND Electrical and Electronics Engineering
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
HND Networking and Cloud Computing
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
HND Public Administration
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
HND Software Engineering and Web Development
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
ND Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
ND Business Administration and Management
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 
ND Computer Engineering
DiplomaNigeriaIntake : Applications for ND and HND programmes are made through the online admission form.
 

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