Computer Engineering and Entry Requirements | Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

HND, ND, Computer Engineering, Entry Requirements, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
The Department of Computer Engineering, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro started teaching Computer Engineering Technology back in 2002 and since then it had been taught it is available as National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programme.

Studying Computer Engineering  from Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro empowered students with the ability to set up, install and operate computer machines. Design and organise layout for computer among many other things.

Listed below are the minimum entry requirements to study for full-time National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) of the programme.


ND Computer Engineering Entry Requirements, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro


Ordinary Level (O'level) Subjects Combination

Credit pass in five subjects which must include:

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and one science related subject which can be
  • Technical Drawing
  • Geography
  • Agricultural Science
  • Biology or one relevant trade subjects which can be
  • Metal Work
  • Data Processing
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Electrical Installation
  • Radio/Television and Electronics Work
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Basic Electronics/Basic Electricity
  • Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
  • Auto Electrical Work
The five subjects which must not be at more than at two sittings can be from one or two of the:
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE)
  • West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE)
  • Senior School Certificate Education (SSCE)
  • National Technical Certificate (NTC)
Students must make the JAMB cut of mark for the Department of Computer Engineering Technology as would be announced

JAMB's UTME Subjects Combination

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics and 
  • English Language

HND Computer Engineering Entry Requirements, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

  • O'level results as National Diploma as stated above
  • National Diploma result. Minimum of LOWER CREDIT
  • Evidence of one (1) year post-ND industrial work experience.
  • Pass in ND results may be accepted but must come with a minimum of two (2) years post-ND industrial work experience.
  • The candidate should also request his or her institution to forward his or her official academic transcript under confidential cover to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
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