Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa is a federally owned polytechnic that is located in Nassarawa, Nassarawa. It was commonly known as FPN or FedPolyNas.
Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1983 in order to foster technological development through the offering of vocational courses that have been offered in the institution.
Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa has enjoyed massive improvement and success; in 2019, the institution recorded over three thousand students who were matriculated for ND and HND programmes, respectively.
Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa was not just established; it was established by the federal government with the mission and vision in mind of producing highly skilled, innovative, and ethically grounded graduates through quality technical and vocational education, research, and community engagement.
The Federal Polytechnic not only offers ND and HND programmes full-time but also offers diploma programmes, distance learning programmes and postgraduate studies.
Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa was upgraded to this status in July 2026 following the upgrade of the polytechnic to Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa, which is to take effect upon the new session.
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Schools in Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa
• School of Agricultural Technology (SAT)
• School of Applied Sciences (SAS)
• School of Business Studies (SBS)
• School of Engineering Technology (SET)
• School of Environmental Studies (SES)
• School of General Studies (SGS)
• School of Information Technology (SIT)
Courses offered in Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa
National Diploma (ND) Programmes
• Agricultural Technology
• Animal Production Technology
• Crop Production Technology
• Horticultural Technology
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Science Laboratory Technology
• Hospitality Management Technology
• Public Health Technology
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Accountancy
• Business Administration and Management
• Marketing
• Public Administration
• Taxation
• Insurance
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology
• Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
• Architectural Technology
• Building Technology
• Estate Management and Valuation
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Quantity Surveying
• Surveying and Geo-Informatics
• Arts and Industrial Design
• Office Management
• Cooperative Economics and Management
• Library and Information Science
• Local Government and Development Studies
• Computer Science
• Office Technology and Management
• Journalism and Media Studies
• Software and Web Development
• Mass Communication
Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes
• Agricultural Extension and Management Technology
• Statistics
• Hospitality Management Technology
• Accountancy
• Business Administration and Management
• Marketing
• Public Administration
Admission Requirement
Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes
• Possess a relevant National Diploma (ND) from a recognised polytechnic or equivalent institution.
• Have a minimum of one (1) year post-ND industrial work experience (or as specified by the institution).
• Obtain at least five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
National Diploma (ND) Programmes
• Obtain a minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
• Candidates must have sat for the 2026 UTME and obtained the approved minimum cut-off mark.
Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa Cut-Off Mark For All Courses
Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa School Fees for All Courses
Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa Hostel Fee
Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa has hostel accommodation in the institution which is open to both male and female students, respectively, and it is not available for all students but for those who register for bed allocation.
Hostel fees in Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa range from ₦20,000 to ₦40,000 per session depending on the room type and bed space.
How To Pay Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa School Fees
• Click on ‘Register’ to create a Yolog Inc. account at https://pay.fpn.edu.ng/ or log in at https://pay.fpn.edu.ng/
• Fill in the registration form with the correct information and click the Register button.
• If your registration is successful, an activation link will be sent to your email address.
• Open the email and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
• After completing your registration, you can immediately begin making payments to Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa.
• All payments are accepted through Remita using any of the available payment options, including online payment, bank branch payment and other Remita payment channels.
NOTE: Not all payments can be made through this portal. Payment related to students, like application fees, acceptance fees, registration fees, post-UTME screening fees and any other student-related payment, can’t be made on this portal.
Frequently asked questions
° Is Post-UTME screening compulsory?
Yes, Post-UTME screening is compulsory for admission processing.
° Does Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa offer HND programmes?
Yes, the HND programme is available in the institution, offering multiple courses under this programme.
° Does Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa provide hostel accommodation?
Hostel accommodation is available in Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa but is subjected to a first-come, first-served basis.
° Where is Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa located?
Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa is located in Nassarawa, Nassarawa State.
Conclusion
When Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa had been upgraded to a university, the institution for 2026/2027 still ran based on the polytechnic structure, but the assurance is that the institution will commence full academic activities using the university structure very soon, and it is very evident that most of the courses offered in the ND and HND programmes will be retained for the university courses.
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