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Federal Polytechnic Bida Courses and Admission Requirements 

About the Polytechnic

Niger State in central Nigeria is home to the Federal Polytechnic, Bida.It premiered in 1977.

Federal Polytechnic Bida is also known as FPB, Fedpoly, Bidapoly and Poly Bida.  Their motto is “Technologically adept, Morally upright and Entrepreneurial. Federal Polytechnic Bida  was founded in the year 19977.  The Polytechnic have over 200 Academic Personnel, 97 Administrative employees and over 4,500 students.

Federal College of Technology, Kano was the name of the institution until it was moved to Bida in 1977 as a result of a decision by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

With 211 students, 11 senior staff, and 33 junior staff, the first academic session began in April 1978. The Federal Polytechnic Bida is a tertiary Federal Government institution located in Bida, Niger State, Nigeria. The institution currently has seven faculties.

Address: Doko, Niger State, Nigeria, Bida Road 

Departments in Federal Polytechnic Bida


The Schools in Federal Polytechnic Bida


The Polytechnic has developed over its more than forty-year history to rank among Nigeria’s most prestigious and renowned Polytechnics. The Polytechnic now offers seven faculties, 31 departments, 57 courses that have earned NBTE accreditation and eight more that are being considered. The Polytechnic only has four faculties and 23 academic disciplines until now.

There are seven faculties at the Polytechnic: 

  • School of Natural and Applied Sciences 
  • Administration and Management School of Business 
  • Engineering Technology School 
  • Basic and General Studies School 
  • Environmental Studies School 
  • Financial Studies School 
  • Information and Communications Technology School

1.  School/Faculty of Basic and General Studies

The five (5) departments that comprise the Faculty of Basic and General Studies are:

  • Languages Social Sciences
  • Law
  • Basic Studies
  •  Mathematics

The following programs are proposed to be offered by the polytechnic:

  • Remedial studies
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Industrial Mathematics
  • Social Development (Community Development)
  • Social Development (Social Welfare)

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2. School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Seven (7) departments make up the School of Applied and Natural Sciences:

  • Hotel Management
  • Nutrition and Food science
  • Statistics
  • Science Laboratory Technology
  • Physics
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Science

3. Information and Communications Technology School

There are currently three (3) departments in the School of Information and Communication Technology:

  • Computer Science
  • Office Technology and Management
  • Mass Communication

However, a department of library and information sciences has been proposed. There will be new programs added to the already existing ones like Cyber Security and Software Development.

4. School of Engineering Technology

The five (6) departments that make up the School of Engineering Technology are:

  • Mechanical Electrical and Electronics, Chemical, Civil, and Agricultural and Bioenvironmental Engineering.
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Foundry Engineering
  • Welding and Fabrication Engineering
  • Industrial Safety and Environmental Engineering
  • Computer Engineering

And other new departments that the institution is seeking to establish.

5. School of Environmental Design and Construction Technology

Six (6) departments comprise the School of Environmental Design and Construction Technology:

  • Architectural Technology
  • Construction Management
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Management Services and Valuation
  • Surveying and Environmental sciences 
  • Urban and Regional Planning

6. School of Financial Studies

The School of Financial Studies currently has two departments, notably:

  • Departments of Accountancy 
  • Banking and Finance

The School  is planning to add two more, the departments of insurance and taxation.

7. School of Business Administration and Management

The School of Business Administration and Management currently has three departments:

  • Business Admin and Management
  • Public Administration
  • Marketing

However, four additional departments are being proposed including:

  • Supply and Purchasing
  • Local Government Studies
  • Entrepreneurial Development
  • Co-operative Economic and Management Studies

Federal Poly Bida Cut-Off Point 


You must have received a score of 120 or higher on the most recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in order to be eligible to take part in the Federal Poly Bida Post-UTME screening activity (UTME). 

The passing score for any National Diploma (ND) course at BIDA is 120. Only candidates with a minimum score of 120 are permitted to apply for the ND courses.


For ND and  HND Student 2023, Federal Poly Bida School Fees


  • 62,500 : PRE-ENG, SCIENCES, TECH, AND OTM 
  • 53,500 : ND 1 (FROM PREP) SCIENCE 
  • 57,500: ND1 (FROM JAMB) Science
  •  ND1 (FROM JAMB) MGT
  • 63,500 :ND1 – Survey and Geographic Information Systems 
  • 55,500: HND 1 Engineering , Science, Technology, and OTM 
  • 55,500: HND1 Management Studies
  • 61,500: HND 1 Survey and Geographic Information Systems
  • 46,000: ND 2 Engineering, Science, Technology and OTM
  • 46,000: ND 2 Management Studies
  • 46,000: ND 2 Spillover in Engineering, Science, Technology and Operations Management
  • 46,000: ND 2 Spillover in Management Studies
  • 46,000: HND 2 Engineering, Science, Technology, and Operations Management
  • 46,000: HND 2 Management Studies 
  • 46,000: HND 2 Spillover in Engineering, Science, Technology, and Operations Management 
  • 46,000: HND2 Spillover in Management Studies 

Other  required  fees 

  • Acceptance of admission fee solely for new students: 15,000 Naira 
  • Insurance: 300 Naira each session 
  • Each session, the Student Union Government Fee is N500.00.

When  applicable, additional fees are payable

  • Penalty for Last Registration: N2000.00
  • Exam script review costs N150.00 each course. 
  • Within Nigeria, a SIWES Logbook costs N300.00
  • While a transcript costs N2000.00
  • A transcript of grades costs N5000.00 outside of Nigeria. 
  • Certificate Issuance: N3000.00 per certificate 
  • Add and Drop Forms are N2500 each.
  • Hostel accommodations cost N500 per sleeping space
  • With an appeal against an academic board decision costing N1000

 

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