Temple Gate Polytechnic, Aba campus

University in Nigeria

Temple Gate Polytechnic, Aba

Aba North, Abia

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About Temple Gate Polytechnic, Aba

Temple Gate Polytechnic is a private polytechnic in Aba, Abia State, south-eastern Nigeria. It trains students at National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) level, with a focus on applied, industry-current programmes that prepare graduates for employment and career advancement. The Governing Council is chaired by its founder, Dr Kelvin Anyanwu, who is also president of the Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria; the Rector is Mrs Chinedu Ibisi and the Registrar is Dr Goodluck James.

Academic work is organised in five schools: Business and Management Technology; Engineering Technology; Industrial and Applied Science Technology; Environmental Design and Related Technology; and Social Arts.

  • Business and Management Technology: Accountancy, Business Administration, Public Administration, Banking and Finance.
  • Engineering Technology: Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology.
  • Industrial and Applied Science Technology: Science Laboratory Technology, Statistics, Bio/Microbiology, Physics Electronics, Environmental Biology, Hospitality Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Computer Science, Chemistry/Biochemistry.
  • Environmental Design and Related Technology: Estate Management and Valuation, Urban and Regional Planning.
  • Social Arts: Mass Communication.

Admission is open to applicants irrespective of race, sex, state, religion or political persuasion, and follows the guidelines of the Federal and State governments and the National Board for Technical Education. Applications are made through an online admission portal, and students pay acceptance and school fees through an online payment portal. A transcript service is available to former students.

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National Diploma (ND) general requirements

Application form (N2,000), acceptance form (N30,000), JAMB result, WAEC/NECO/NABTEB certificate (candidates with one or two of these certificates may be considered) with credit passes in five subjects relevant to the programme obtained at not more than two sittings, birth certificate, certificate of origin and 10 white-background passport photographs.

ND subject requirements

  • Business Administration, Public Administration, Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Science Laboratory Technology: English Language (not Literature in English) and Mathematics, plus any three of: Economics/Commerce, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Literature in English, Geography, Office Practice, Government, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry/Physics, History/Government, Typewriting/Shorthand.
  • Computer Science: Mathematics, a basic science and three subjects from Economics, Geography, Government/History, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, English Language, Typewriting. Credit passes in English Language and Physics are compulsory.
  • Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, plus any two of: Biology/Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, Basic Electricity/Basic Electronics, Auto Mechanics, Metalwork, Woodwork, Further Mathematics, English Language, Geography, Economics/Commerce.
  • Statistics: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, plus any two of: Biology/Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, Basic Electronics/Basic Electricity, Auto Mechanics, Metalwork, Further Mathematics, English Language, Geography, Economics/Commerce. A credit in English Language is required.
  • Computer Engineering Technology: Mathematics, English Language and a basic science subject, plus any two of: Geography, Economics/Commerce, Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Fine Art, Woodworking, Literature, Metalwork, Principles of Accounts and Book Keeping, Government.
  • Estate Management: Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics and any three of: Geography, Food and Nutrition, Economics, Technical Drawing, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Nigerian Language, Home Economics. Credit passes in English Language and Chemistry are compulsory.
  • Hospitality Management (Catering and Hotel Management): Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science/Health Science and any three of: Food and Nutrition, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce, Physics, Agricultural Science, English Language, Home Management. Credit passes in English Language and Mathematics are required.
  • Nutrition and Dietetics: Mathematics, Geography and any three of: English Language, Economics/Commerce, Fine Art/Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Agricultural Science, History/Government, Business Methods/Book Keeping and Principles of Accounts; one must be a basic science subject. A credit in English Language is compulsory.
  • Urban and Regional Planning and Mass Communication: English, Mathematics, Literature, Biology, Agriculture, Government, History, Economics, Commerce and Accounting.
  • Pharmaceutical Technology: English, Mathematics and other subjects as for Science Laboratory Technology, with Chemistry and Biology compulsory.

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Applicants need the National Diploma of Temple Gate Polytechnic or an equivalent from a recognised institution in the appropriate discipline, with at least a Lower Credit pass (CGPA 2.50). They must have completed at least 12 calendar months of relevant post-ND industrial work experience by the expected admission date; candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 need at least two years of post-ND cognate work experience. General documents: application form (N2,000), acceptance form (N30,000), JAMB result, WAEC/NECO/NABTEB, birth certificate, certificate of origin, 10 white-background passport photographs, transcript and IT letter. Referees' reports and academic transcripts should be forwarded promptly by candidates' institutions and referees, as late submission may lead to rejection. HND programmes available: Mass Communication, Microbiology, Physics Electronics, Biochemistry, Environmental Biology, Electrical Electronics (Power and Telecom options), Statistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accountancy.

How to apply

Applications are submitted through the admission portal at tgp.edu.ng/admission (start a new application or continue an existing one); admission status can be checked online. Admissions Officer enquiries: 0806394708.

Temple Gate Polytechnic is located in Aba, Abia State (Aba North). Teaching is organised across its five schools.

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