Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi

The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi (FPTB) is a federal institution providing technical and vocational education in science, engineering, environmental studies, agriculture and commerce. It was established in 1979 and its stated vision is to drive Nigeria's technological advancement by equipping individuals with knowledge and skills in science, engineering and commerce. Its mission is to nurture skilled professionals who uphold strong moral values, embrace entrepreneurship and are committed to the development of the local community. Core values are excellence, integrity, innovation, professionalism, collaboration, student welfare and sustainability.

The polytechnic is located at Gwallameji village, off Dass Road, about 8 km south-west of Bauchi township in Bauchi State. The main campus covers approximately 750 hectares and was planned as a self-contained institution with academic, residential and recreational facilities, including offices, laboratories, workshops, staff housing, a demonstration farm, a demonstration hotel, an Audio-Visual Centre, medical services, a staff school and a sports complex.

Teaching is organised in six schools: Management Sciences (accountancy, business administration and management, banking and finance, marketing, office technology and management, public administration); Science and Technology (science laboratory technology, food science and technology, hospitality and tourism management, leisure and tourism, mathematics and statistics, computer science, nutrition and dietetics); General Studies (library and information science, general studies, mass communication, crime management and control); Environmental Technology (estate management, architecture, surveying and geo-informatics, building technology, quantity surveying); Agricultural Technology (agricultural technology, animal health and production, forestry); and Engineering Technology (agricultural and bio-environmental, civil, electrical/electronic, mechanical, computer and mechatronics engineering technology).

Programmes are offered at National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Diploma levels, and the admissions portal also lists Pre-ND, Pre-HND, certificate, remedial and IJMB programme types. The Environmental Technology programmes are accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Supporting units include the SIWES Directorate, the Directorate of ICT/MIS, Research and Development, Physical Planning, and a TETFund Centre for Career Services created in 2025. The Muhammadu Wabi Library, in its present complex since January 1998, seats over 500 readers.