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The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is the official government body that regulates and accredits all technical and vocational programmes in Nigerian polytechnics.
If you’re planning to apply to a polytechnic, it’s important to know the approved courses and their categories. This list is compiled from NBTE’s most recent updates (2025) and covers National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes offered across Federal, State, and Private polytechnics.
Engineering & Technology Programmes
- Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
- Aircraft Engineering Technology
- Automotive Engineering Technology
- Boat & Ship Building Engineering Technology
- Chemical Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
- Foundry Engineering Technology
- Industrial Maintenance Engineering Technology
- Marine Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Metallurgy Engineering Technology
- Mineral & Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology
- Mining Engineering Technology
- Petroleum Engineering Technology
- Power & Machines Engineering Technology
- Railway Engineering Technology
- Renewable Energy Technology
- Water Resources Engineering Technology
- Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Science, ICT & Applied Technology Programmes
- Agricultural Technology
- Animal Health & Production Technology
- Computer Science
- Fisheries Technology
- Food Science & Technology
- Forestry Technology
- Horticulture & Landscape Technology
- Hospitality Management Technology
- Leisure & Tourism Management
- Library & Information Science
- Marine Meteorology & Coastal Management
- Meteorology
- Photography
- Polymer Technology
- Printing Technology
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
- Textile Technology
Environmental, Built & Geo-Informatics Programmes
- Architectural Technology
- Art & Design
- Building Technology
- Cartography & Geographic Information Systems
- Estate Management & Valuation
- Environmental Management Technology
- Geological Engineering Technology
- Landscape Architecture
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying & Geo-informatics
- Urban & Regional Planning
Business, Finance & Management Studies
- Accountancy
- Banking & Finance
- Business Administration & Management
- Cooperative Economics & Management
- Local Government Studies
- Marketing
- Office Technology & Management
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Project Management Technology
- Public Administration
- Taxation
Creative, Media & Communication Studies
- Book Publishing
- Mass Communication
- Music Technology
- Performing Arts Technology
- Printing & Publishing Technology
Health & Related Programmes
(Some require extra licensing from professional bodies)
- Biomedical Engineering Technology
- Community Health
- Dental Technology
- Dental Therapy
- Environmental Health Technology
- Health Information Management
- Medical Imaging Technology
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Pharmaceutical Technology*
- Prosthetics & Orthotics Technology
- Public Health Nursing*
Agriculture & Natural Resources Programmes
- Crop Production Technology
- Irrigation Agronomy
- Pasture & Range Management
- Soil Science & Land Resources Management
- Wildlife & Eco-Tourism Management
How to Use This List
- Students: Use this to confirm your preferred course is NBTE-approved before applying.
- Parents: Confirm accreditation to avoid enrolling your child in an unapproved programme.
- Institutions: Keep programmes accredited to remain in good standing with NBTE.
Related Pages
- List of Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria
- List of State Polytechnics in Nigeria
- List of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria
FAQs about NBTE-Approved Courses
Q: Can a polytechnic offer a course not on this list?
A: Not legally. All accredited programmes must be NBTE-approved.
Q: How can I confirm if a course in a school is accredited?
A: Check the NBTE official portal or the school’s accreditation page.
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Q: Are new courses added regularly?
A: Yes. NBTE reviews and approves new courses after resource inspection visits.
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