University in Nigeria
Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
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Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene is a private polytechnic at Ikot Idem, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Its programmes are designed to develop low and middle cadre manpower for hi-tech industry, with skill-based training that links theory to practice so that graduates can also establish their own businesses. Its vision is to be a pioneer tertiary institution of global distinction, and its mission is to prepare learners who are innovation receptive, adaptable and problem-solving, with a disposition to lifelong learning and leadership.
Academic work is organised in three faculties. Engineering Technology has the departments of Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Computer Engineering. Management Technology has Accountancy, Business Administration and Management, and Public Administration. Science and Technology has Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology. National Diploma (ND) programmes are offered in all of these areas except Science Laboratory Technology, which offers certificate programmes in Oil and Gas Treatment and Analysis, Paint Production and Technology, and Soap and Detergent Production. Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes are offered in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Electronics/Telecoms), Computer Engineering, Software and Web Development, Networking and Cloud Computing, and Statistics.
Teaching is supported by departmental laboratories and workshops, including electronics, machines, power and control laboratories, computer maintenance and networking workshops, a software and web development laboratory, a networking and cloud computing laboratory, a statistics laboratory, and oil and gas and paint and soap production facilities. The library holds books, references, journals and periodicals and has an e-library unit. A clinic staffed by medical and health practitioners serves students, who register there after admission. The campus has sports and recreational facilities, clubs and societies. Part of the training involves internship placement with industry partners, with local and international placements, and some students may be offered jobs before graduation. Admitted students are advised to own a laptop.
Hostels are available on campus in 3-man, 2-man and 1-man rooms, and the polytechnic operates a Computer Based Test centre approved by JAMB for UTME, located in the Department of Computer Science. Governance is by a Governing Council chaired by the founder, Mr Edet A. Ekanem, with Engr (Dr) Peter M. Enyong as Rector and Mr Bassey A. Udoh as Registrar. Directorates and units include Physical Planning, Academic Planning, the Library and the Clinic.
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) granted interim accreditation to the first courses in January 2022 and approved seven further programmes in May 2025 after a resource inspection. The polytechnic is on the NBTE list of accredited private polytechnics.
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View scholarships for Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene →Candidates need a minimum of five O-level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and any three subjects relevant to the course of study, a minimum UTME score of 130 with Foundation Polytechnic as first choice in JAMB (candidates who chose another institution must do a Change of Institution), and must be at least sixteen years old by 1 October of the year of admission.
Five credit passes at SSCE or equivalent in not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, plus one subject from a list that includes Biology/Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing and approved technical trades (for example Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work, Electronics, Welding and Fabrication, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning).
Five O-level credits including English Language, Mathematics, a basic science and two other subjects from Economics, Geography, Government/History, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Typewriting and relevant NTC/NBC and NVC trades. A pass in Physics is compulsory for Computer Science. ND Statistics uses the same subject list without the Physics requirement.
Five O-level credits including English Language (not Literature in English) and Mathematics, plus any three subjects from a list that includes Economics/Commerce, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts/Book Keeping, Literature in English, Geography, Government, Biology/Agricultural Science/Chemistry/Physics, History, Civic Education, Financial Accounting, French, Marketing, Computer Studies, Entrepreneurship Education and Social Studies.
Five O-level credits including English Language, Mathematics and any three relevant subjects, and an ND (or NBTE-recognised National Innovation Diploma) in the same or a related department from an NBTE-accredited institution with at least a lower credit pass plus one year of post-ND cognate work experience or industrial attachment. Candidates with an ND at pass level and two years of post-ND work experience may be considered.
Candidates should hold O-level results (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB), ND, NID, HND or B.Sc.
Applicants register on the admissions portal with a valid email address and phone number, pay the application fee online by card, complete the online form and print it. Admitted candidates print the admission letter from the portal, have it stamped by the Registrar's office, pay the acceptance fee online and print the acceptance form. JAMB candidates must make Foundation Polytechnic their first choice through Change of Institution at a JAMB office or CBT centre and upload their O-level results there, then print the JAMB admission letter. Registration takes place on campus with the documents listed in the admission letter. Admission is ongoing for the 2025/2026 session.
ND 1: tuition N86,250, development N5,000, identity card and library ticket N5,000, examination N3,000, course form N5,000, total N96,250. ND 2 pays the same total without the identity card fee line, N96,250. HND 1: tuition N91,250 with the same other items, total N101,250; HND 2 total N101,250. Fees are paid within the first four weeks of resumption by bank transfer or deposit (UBA, FCMB, First Bank) or by POS at the Bursary Department; cash is not accepted on campus. A late payment charge of N5,000 applies thereafter.
The polytechnic operates from a single campus at Ikot Idem, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State (P. O. Box 1166), open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
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