Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic offers courses in all aspects of higher education, with school fees that range from N50,000 to N72,000.
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic is an institution of higher learning that aims to bring out the best in its students through a standard tertiary educational curriculum. Over the years, the polytechnic has produced many outstanding graduates contributing to the development of the state and Nigeria.
The polytechnic has five accredited faculties with departments in each of the faculties. The name faculty is represented by ‘school of …’ Therefore, subsequently, we will use ‘school of…’ in place of faculty.
Brief History of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic was created on November 11, 1991, by Akwa Ibom State Government Edict. The decision to build the institution was made after the formation of Akwa Ibom State from Cross River State in 1987.
The facility was officially dedicated on Friday, January 24, 1992. 961 students were enrolled and registered in the Ministry of Education’s fifteen educational programmes. Science, Environmental Studies, Communication Arts, and Engineering were offered. The matching staff strength was 3 (three) principal officers and 492 (academic and non-academic) personnel, most of whom were moved from Polytechnic Calabar.
The position is distinct; the total staff strength is 676, with 253 academic employees (Lecturers) and 244 senior non-academic staff. The student population has also grown. However, the number of academic programmes fell to 8 (eight) from 1996 to 2000 due to some programmes not being accredited by NBTE.
NBTE has currently fully accredited 15 (fifteen) programmes at the National Diploma (ND) and also accredited 7 (seven) Higher National Diploma (HND). The Polytechnic Governing Council approved the establishment of part-time/evening programmes in all NBTE-approved programmes beginning with the 2006/2007 session. Lectures have now started in all feasible programmes.
Where is Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Located?
The polytechnic is located at Ikot Osurua in the Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. For easy identification of the area, we will give directions to the polytechnic from Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State.
From Uyo to Ikot Ekpene takes 26 minutes to 35 minutes drive, depending on the traffic. Once you get to Ikot Ekpene, to reach Ikot Osurua either by commercial transport or private car takes less than 15 minutes. Then take a taxi and tell the driver you are going to Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic.
Courses Offered in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
There are 23 departments in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, under five schools or faculties. Below are all the departments in the polytechnic and the schools they belong to:
School of Applied Sciences
The following are the courses and departments in the faculty:
- Department of Hotel and Catering Management
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Science Technology
- Department of Statistics
School of Communication Arts
Here are the courses and departments that make up the school of communication arts at Akwa Ibom state polytechnic:
- Department of Arts and Design
- Department of Mass Communication
- Department of General Studies
School of Business Management
Below are the courses and departments under the school of business management:
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Accountancy
- Department of Office Technology and Management
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Banking and Finance
- Department of Legal Studies
School of Environment Studies
Below are the departments and courses in the school of environmental studies at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic:
- Department of Building Technology
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Estate Management
- Department of Quantity Surveying
- Department of Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Courses for ND/HND Part-Time Programme in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
School of Business and Management Studies
- Department of Banking and Finance
- Department of Accountancy
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Office Technology and Management
School of Applied Sciences
- Department of Science Lab Technology
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Statistics
School of Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering Technology
- Department of Electrical and Electronics
School of Communication Arts
- Department of Mass Communication
School of Environmental Studies
- Department of Building Technology
- Department of Architecture Technology
- Department of Estate Management
- Department of Quantity Surveying
- Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Portal
To access Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, use the link https://portal.akwaibompoly.edu.ng/. The management of the polytechnic approved the use of the portal for ND newly admitted students and HND returning students. We have outlined some of the things students of the polytechnic can do with the portal.
How Can I Pay School Fees Using the Portal?
The portal helps the students with the required process for paying their school fees. Students are to generate their school-fee payment invoice using the portal. With the invoice generated from the portal, the student can pay in the bank. Below are the steps to generate a payment invoice for the students:
- Log on to the website at https://akwaibompoly.edu.ng/
- Access your profile on the website by inputting your username and password
- Scroll to the fees menu section to generate an invoice for school fee payment
- Head to the bank with the generated invoice to make the payment
- Reaccess the portal to update and confirm your payment before commencing course registration
How to Register Courses Using the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Portal
All admitted polytechnic students must register for their courses through the portal. This is to enable them to have a proper record of their courses. To register for courses on the portal, follow the quick steps provided below:
- Log on to the website at https://akwaibompoly.edu.ng/
- Access your profile on the website by inputting your username and password
- Click on the “course registration” tab
- Choose your session and the semester
- Click on the courses one after the other
- Verify the selected courses, and click on submit after the verification
How to View the Admission List Using the Portal
Akwa Ibom Polytechnic uploads the list of the admitted students. Students of the polytechnic can check their admission using the portal. Below are the required steps to check the admission list:
- Log on to the website at https://akwaibompoly.edu.ng/
- Access your profile on the website by inputting your username and password
- Scroll to the students’ section and click on the admission list for the academic section
- Select a department to view the list of admitted students for that department.
How to Check Semester Results Using the Portal
After each semester’s exams, students who have registered for their courses can access their results through the portal. This is one of the consequences of not registering a course on the portal, as it will be difficult for the student to view the result or even have a record on the portal. Below are the steps required to check the result using the Akwa Ibom polytechnic portal:
- Log on to the website at http://akwaibompoly.edu.ng
- Access your profile on the website by inputting your username and password
- Scroll to the student result tab and click on it
- Select the session and the semester of the result you wish to access
How to Process Academic Transcripts Using the Akwa Ibom Poly Portal
Alumni of the polytechnic who can not use the direct access transcript application forms to process academic transcripts. The student portal is also an option for requesting an academic transcript. There is always a need for transcripts.
A student should keep the login details, including the user name and password of the portal, even after graduation, so you won’t find it difficult to access the personal account. When there is a need for a transcript, one can request it by following the steps provided below:
- Log on to the website at http://akwaibompoly.edu.ng
- Access your profile on the website by inputting your username and password
- Scroll to the old students’ section to be redirected to the area where you can complete your transcript application.
How Can I Do My Clearance on the Akwa Ibom Poly Portal?
The portal can also be used by graduated students to do their clearance. The clearance for the department, faculty, and others can be done through the portal. Below is the required process to conduct your clearance through the polytechnic portal:
- Log on to the website at http://akwaibompoly.edu.ng
- Access your profile on the website by inputting your username and password
- Scroll to the old student section and click on do your clearance
- You will be directed to the page where you will generate the necessary invoice for your clearance and payment confirmations
How to Apply for a Statement of Result on the Portal
Graduated students can also request their statement of results using the portal. Below is the required process to go about the request on the portal:
- Log on to the website at http://akwaibompoly.edu.ng
- Access your profile on the website by inputting your username and password
- Scroll to the old student section on the website menu
- Click on “apply for a statement of result.”
- Fill out the form that will be provided and click on submit
How to Apply for a Certificate Using the Portal
Graduates of the Akwa Ibom Polytechnic can apply for their certificates using the polytechnic portal. Below are the quick steps to apply for the certificate:
- Log on to the website at http://akwaibompoly.edu.ng
- Access your profile on the website by inputting your username and password
- Navigate to the ‘old students” section.
- Select the ‘apply for certificate’
- Fill in the required form for applying for the certificate
How to Apply for Deferment of Admission on the Portal
Admitted students who wish to shift their admission to next year can apply through the portal. This is available for both new ND and HND students. Below are the steps to defer admission using the Akwa Ibom state polytechnic portal:
- Log on to the website at http://akwaibompoly.edu.ng
- Access your profile on the website by inputting your username and password
- Scroll to admissions
- Choose ‘defer admission’ from the drop-down menu.
- Fill up the form
- Ensure you check for approval
How to Request a Hostel on the Portal
Admitted students can register for a hostel space using the portal. It is from the registration that a hostel will be allocated to the student. Here are the quick steps to registering for hostel accommodation using the polytechnic portal:
- Log on to the website at http://akwaibompoly.edu.ng
- Access your profile on the website by inputting your username and password
- Scroll through the menu options and click on regular students
- Select the section with ‘Hostel Registration’
- Fill up the provided form and wait for approval
- Check for the approved hostel provision
Other Things Prospective Students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Can do with the Portal
Students that aspire to be admitted into the Akwa Ibom State polytechnic can use the portal for the following:
- Apply for HND admission
- Apply for Post UTME
- Apply for ND Part-time admission
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Fees
Admitted or prospective students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic should know the fees that are expected to be paid in the course of their academic journey. This allows them to properly plan for continuous academic training. The polytechnic’s fees are one of the cheapest compared to other polytechnics in the country.
The school fee schedule of Akwa Ibom Polytechnic is seen with three different fees, which are split between three categories of students. Students that are from Akwa Ibom have a different fee. Non-indigenes within Nigeria have their fees, while international students go with their school fees schedule. The school management made sure that despite the different categories, the fees were made to be subsidized and affordable for any student.
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic School Fees Schedule
To clearly explain the full school fees for any program in the polytechnic, we will split the schedule into the different student categories.
Akwa Ibom State School Fees Schedule for Indigenes
- Pre-ND complete school fees-N38,000
- ND 1 complete school fees-N43,050
- HND 1 complete school fees-N49,050
Akwa Ibom State School Fees Schedule for Non-Indigenes
- Pre-ND complete school fees-N49,050
- ND1 Complete School Fees-N54,050
- HND 1 Complete School Fees-N61,550
Akwa Ibom State School Fees Schedule for Foreign Students
- Pre-ND complete school fees -N52,550
- ND 1 Complete School Fees-N57,550
- HND 1 Complete School Fees-N71,550
The above fees can be paid once for the academic year. But when a student finds it challenging to pay completely, they should split the payment between the two semesters of the section. Before the first semester exam, the student is expected to have cleared half of the fee with evidence.
Consequences of not paying school fees in Akwa Ibom Polytechnic
Let us look at the consequences of not paying the school fees in the following two categories:
- Newly admitted students
- Regular Students
Newly admitted students
This category of students needs to pay the school fees. We are referring to the ND-1 and HND-1 students. Failure to pay before the deadline can lead to the revocation of the admission letter by the admission office. This is not what any admitted student will ever wish for.
Regular Students
The consequence of not paying the school fees for this category of students is the denial of exams. If they are eventually pardoned, the polytechnic can not proceed with their clearance to collect the certificate until the fees are duly completed.