HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FACULTY DEPARTMENT COMPULSORY OPTIONAL O’LEVEL NATIONAL DIPLOMA
O’LEVEL REQUIREMENT
1. ENGINEERING 1. COMPUTER English Language Any additional one (1) credit 1. National Diploma in Computer
Mathematics from these: Biology, Agric. Engineering at Lower Credit or
Physics Science, Technical Drawing, above plus 1-year Post-ND
Chemistry Economics, Further Industrial attachment or in
Mathematics, Geography. exceptional cases, candidates with
Basic Electronics/ Basic a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Electricity. attachment may be considered.

2. CIVIL English Language Any additional one (1) credit 1. National Diploma in Civil
Mathematics from these: Biology, Agric. Engineering at Lower Credit or
Physics Science, Technical Drawing, above plus 1-year Post-ND
Chemistry Economics, Further Industrial attachment or in
Mathematics, Geography. exceptional cases, candidates with
Basic Electronics/ Basic a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Electricity. attachment may be considered.

3. ELECTRICAL English Language Any additional one (1) credit 1. National Diploma in Electrical
Mathematics from these: Biology, Agric. Engineering at Lower Credit or
Physics Science, Technical Drawing, above plus 1-year Post-ND
Chemistry Economics, Further Industrial attachment or in
Mathematics, Geography. exceptional cases, candidates with
Basic Electronics/ Basic a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Electricity. attachment may be considered.
 4. MECHANICAL English Language Any additional one (1) credit 1. National Diploma in
Mathematics from these: Biology, Agric. Mechanical Engineering at
Physics Science, Technical Drawing, Lower Credit or above plus 1-year
Chemistry Economics, Further Post-ND Industrial attachment or
Mathematics, Geography. in exceptional cases, candidates
Basic Electronics/ Basic with a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Electricity. attachment may be considered.

5. MECHATRONICS English Language Any additional one (1) credit 1. National Diploma in a 3-year
Mathematics from these: Biology, Agric. Mechatronic Engineering or
Physics Science, Technical Drawing, /Electrical/Computer/Mechanica
Chemistry Economics, Further l Engineering at Lower Credit or
Mathematics, Geography. above plus 1-year Post-ND
Basic Electronics/ Basic Industrial attachment or in
Electricity. exceptional cases, candidates with
a Pass and 2 years Industrial
attachment may be considered.

2 ENVIRONMENTAL 1.ARCHITECTURE English Language Any additional two (2) credits 1. National Diploma in
STUDIES Mathematics from: Economics, Geography, Architecture at Lower Credit or
Physics Chemistry above plus 1-year Post-ND
Technical/Engineering Industrial attachment or in
Drawing, Agric. Science, exceptional cases, candidates with
Woodwork and Fine Art., a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Biology. attachment may be considered.
2.BUILDING English Language Any two (2) additional Credits National Diploma in Building
TECHNOLOGY Mathematics from: Chemistry, Geography, Technology at Lower Credit or
Physics Economics, Further above plus 1-year Post-ND
Mathematics, Building Industrial attachment or in
Construction, Technical exceptional cases, candidates with
Drawing/Fine Art, a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Biology/Agric. Science, attachment may be considered.
Metalwork, Woodwork, Block-
laying/Concreting

3. ESTATE English Language, Any additional one (1) Credit 1. National Diploma in Estate
MANAGEMENT Mathematics, from: Geography, Agric. Management at Lower Credit or
Economics one core Science, Chemistry, Physics, above plus 1-year Post-ND
science subject Biology, Accounts, Industrial attachment or in
from (Chemistry, Government, Commerce exceptional cases, candidates with
Biology, Physics or Technical Drawing, Basic a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Agric. Science) Surveying, Building attachment may be considered.
Construction, Metal Work.
4. GRAPHICS DESIGN Credit in 1. Any four (4) credits from: A. National Diploma in Arts &
AND PRINTING Mathematics, with English Language, Fine Art, Design/General Art/Fine Art/
TECHNOLOGY at least Pass in Economics, Geography, Photography at Lower credit or
English Language. Technical Drawing, Physics, above plus 1-year Post- ND
OR History, Islamic Industrial Attachment or in
Credit in English Religious/Christian Religious exceptional cases, candidates with
Language with at Studies, Government, Biology, a Pass and 2 years Industrial
least Pass in Chemistry, Woodwork, Attachment may be considered.
Mathematics. Mathematics, Literature. in B. Holders of Nigeria Certificate
Eng., Agric. Science, Business of Education (Fine Arts & Design)
Method, Commerce, Further would be considered.
Math’s., Food & Nutrition,
Home Economics, Accounting,
French, Metal Work, Building
Construction, Screen Printing,
Printing & Decoration,
Carpentry, Welding &
Fabrication, Photography,
Printing Craft, Dye &
Bleaching and any Nigerian
Language.
5.CERAMIC Credit in 1. Any four (4) credits from: A. National Diploma in Arts &
TECHNOLOGY Mathematics, with English Language, Fine Art, Design/General Art/Fine Art/
at least Pass in Economics, Geography, Photography at Lower credit or
English Language. Technical Drawing, Physics, above plus 1-year Post- ND
OR History, Islamic Industrial Attachment or in
Credit in English Religious/Christian Religious exceptional cases, candidates with
Language with at Studies, Government, Biology, a Pass and 2 years Industrial
least Pass in Chemistry, Woodwork, Attachment may be considered.
Mathematics. Mathematics, Literature. in B. Holders of Nigeria Certificate
Eng., Agric. Science, Business of Education (Fine Arts & Design)
Method, Commerce, Further would be considered.
Math’s., Food & Nutrition,
Home Economics, Accounting,
French, Metal Work, Building
Construction, Screen Printing,
Printing & Decoration,
Carpentry, Welding &
Fabrication, Photography,
Printing Craft, Dye &
Bleaching and any Nigerian
Language.
6.TEXTILE Credit in 1. Any four (4) credits from: (A) National Diploma in Arts &
TECHNOLOGY Mathematics, with English Language, Fine Art, Design/General Art/Fine
at least Pass in Economics, Geography, Art/Fashion Design at Lower
English Language. Technical Drawing, Physics, Credit or above plus 1-year Post
OR History, Islamic ND Industrial Attachment or in
Credit in English Religious/Christian Religious exceptional cases, candidates with
Language with at Studies, Government, Biology, a Pass and 2 years Industrial
least Pass in Chemistry, Woodwork, Attachment may be considered.
Mathematics. Mathematics, Literature. in (B). Holders of Nigeria Certificate
Eng., Agric. Science, Business of Education (NCE) (Fine Arts &
Method, Commerce, Further Design) would be considered for
Math’s., Food & Nutrition, admission.
Home Economics, Accounting,
French, Metal Work, Building
Construction, Screen Printing,
Printing & Decoration,
Carpentry, Welding &
Fabrication, Photography,
Printing Craft, Dye &
Bleaching and any Nigerian
Language.
7.PAINTING Credit in 1. Any four (4) credits from: A. National Diploma in Arts &
TECHNOLOGY Mathematics, with English Language, Fine Art, Design/General Art/Fine Art/
at least Pass in Economics, Geography, Photography at Lower credit or
English Language. Technical Drawing, Physics, above plus 1-year Post- ND
OR History, Islamic Industrial Attachment or in
Credit in English Religious/Christian Religious exceptional cases, candidates with
Language with at Studies, Government, Biology, a Pass and 2 years Industrial
least Pass in Chemistry, Woodwork, Attachment may be considered. B.
Mathematics. Mathematics, Literature. in Holders of Nigeria Certificate of
Eng., Agric. Science, Business Education (Fine Arts & Design)
Method, Commerce, Further would be considered.
Math’s., Food & Nutrition,
Home Economics, Accounting,
French, Metal Work, Building
Construction, Screen Printing,
Printing & Decoration,
Carpentry, Welding &
Fabrication, Photography,
Printing Craft, Dye &
Bleaching and any Nigerian
Language.
8.SCULPTURE Credit in 1. Any four (4) credits from: A. National Diploma in Arts &
TECHNOLOGY Mathematics, with English Language, Fine Art, Design/General Art/Fine Art/
at least Pass in Economics, Geography, Photography at Lower credit or
English Language. Technical Drawing, Physics, above plus 1-year Post- ND
OR History, Islamic Industrial Attachment or in
Credit in English Religious/Christian Religious exceptional cases, candidates with
Language with at Studies, Government, Biology, a Pass and 2 years Industrial
least Pass in Chemistry, Woodwork, Attachment may be considered. B.
Mathematics. Mathematics, Literature. in Holders of Nigeria Certificate of
Eng., Agric. Science, Business Education (Fine Arts & Design)
Method, Commerce, Further would be considered.
Math’s., Food & Nutrition,
Home Economics, Accounting,
French, Metal Work, Building
Construction, Screen Printing,
Printing & Decoration,
Carpentry, Welding &
Fabrication, Photography,
Printing Craft, Dye &
Bleaching and any Nigerian
Language.

9.URBAN AND English Language, Any One (1) additional Credit National Diploma in Urban and
REGIONAL Mathematics, Pass in History/Government, Regional Planning at Lower
PLANNING Geography and/or Technical Drawing, Biology, Credit or above plus 1 year Post
Economics, one Agric. Science/Health Science. National Diploma ND Industrial
science subject Attachment. In exceptional cases,
from Biology, candidates with a Pass grade but
Agric. Science, with 2 years Industrial Attachment
Chemistry, Physics. may also be considered.
 10.PROFESSIONAL English Language, Any One (1) additional Credit HND in Urban and Regional
DIPLOMA (POST HND) Mathematics, Pass in History/Government, Planning with Lower Credit and
IN URBAN AND Geography and/or Technical Drawing, Biology, above.
REGIONAL PLANNING Economics, one Agric. Science/Health Science.
science subject
from Biology,
Agric. Science,
Chemistry, Physics.

11.SURVEYING AND English Language, Any additional two (2) credits National Diploma in Surveying
GEOINFORMATICS Mathematics, from: Further Mathematics, and Geoinformatics at Lower
Physics Chemistry, Geography, Credit or above plus 1-year Post-
Economics, Biology or Agric. ND Industrial attachment or in
Science, Technical Drawing exceptional cases, candidates with
and Fine Art. a Pass and 2 years Industrial
attachment may be considered.
12.QUANTITY English Language, Any additional two (2) credits National Diploma in Quantity
SURVEYING Mathematics, from: Geography, Economics, Surveying at Lower Credit or
Physics Biology/Agric. Science, above plus 1-year Post-ND
Technical Drawing, Building Industrial attachment or in
Technology, Chemistry and exceptional cases, candidates with
Woodwork. a Pass and 2 years Industrial
attachment may be considered.

3 SCIENCE 1.COMPUTER English Language, Any additional two (2) Credits National Diploma in Computer
SCIENCE Mathematics, from Chemistry, Science at Lower Credit or above
Physics Biology/Agric. Science, plus 1-year Post-ND Industrial
Further Mathematics, attachment or in exceptional cases,
Statistics, Geography and candidates with a Pass and 2 years
Economics. Industrial attachment may be
considered.
2.GEOLOGICAL English Language, Any additional one (1) Credit National Diploma in Geological
TECHNOLOGY Mathematics, from the following: Biology, Technology at Lower Credit or
Physics, Chemistry Agriculture Science, above plus 1-year Post-ND
Geography and Economics. Industrial attachment or in
exceptional cases, candidates with
a Pass and 2 years Industrial
attachment may be considered.
3.APPLIED English Language, Any additional two (2) Credits National Diploma in Science
CHEMISTRY Mathematics, from: Physics, Laboratory Technology at Lower
Chemistry Biology/Agricultural Science, Credit or above plus 1-year Post-
Economics/Geography ND Industrial attachment or in
exceptional cases, candidates with
a Pass and 2 years Industrial
attachment may be considered.

4.BIOCHEMISTRY English Language, Any additional one (1) credit National Diploma in Science
Mathematics, from: Physics, Agricultural Laboratory Technology at Lower
Chemistry, Biology Science, Credit or above plus 1-year Post-
Economics/Geography ND Industrial attachment or in
exceptional cases, candidates with
a Pass and 2 years Industrial
attachment may be considered.

5.BIOLOGY/MICROB English Language, Any additional two (2) credits National Diploma in Science
IOLOGY Mathematics, from: Physics, Chemistry, Laboratory Technology at Lower
Biology Geography/Economics. Credit or above plus 1-year Post-
ND Industrial attachment or in
exceptional cases, candidates with
a Pass and 2 years Industrial
attachment may be considered.
 6.MICROBIOLOGY English Language, Any additional two (2) credits National Diploma in Science
Mathematics, from: Physics, Chemistry, Laboratory Technology at Lower
Biology Geography/Economics. Credit or above plus 1-year Post-
ND Industrial attachment or in
exceptional cases, candidates with
a Pass and 2 years Industrial
attachment may be considered.

7.PHYSICS WITH English Language, Any additional two (2) Credits

ELECTRONICS Mathematics, from: Chemistry National Diploma in Science
Physics Geography/Economics Laboratory Technology at Lower
Biology/Agric. Science Credit or above plus 1-year Post-
ND Industrial attachment or in
exceptional cases, candidates with
a Pass and 2 years Industrial
attachment may be considered.

8.STATISTICS Mathematics, Any three (3) credits of the National Diploma in Statistics at
English Language following: Lower Credit or above plus 1-year
Economics/Commerce Post-ND Industrial attachment or
Geography, in exceptional cases, candidates
Government/History, Further with a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Mathematics, Physics, attachment may be considered.
Chemistry,
Biology/Agricultural Science.
Statistics, Further
Mathematics.

4 BUSINESS AND 1.BUSINESS English Language Any Two (2) or one (1) from National Diploma in Business
COMMUNICATION ADMINISTRATION Mathematics the following: Administration at Lower Credit
Economics and/or Business Methods/ Business or above plus 1-year Post-ND
Commerce, Studies. Industrial attachment or in
 Accounts/Book Keeping exceptional cases, candidates with
Geography a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Government/History attachment may be considered.
Agricultural Science/ Biology
Literature in English
Yoruba
CRK/IRK
Office Practice
Chemistry
Physics.

2.LOCAL English Language, Any other two (2) credits National Diploma in Local
GOVERNMENT AND Government, from: Chemistry Government Studies or Public
DEVELOPMENT Economics and/or Physics Administration at Lower Credit
STUDIES Commerce. Biology or above plus 1-year Post-ND
CRS/IRK Industrial attachment or in
Yoruba exceptional cases, candidates with
Mathematics a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Geography attachment may be considered.
Financial Account
Literature in English.
At least a Pass in Mathematics.
3.MARKETING English Language Any Three (3) credits from National Diploma in Marketing at
Mathematics the following: Business Lower Credit or above plus 1-year
Methods/ Business Studies. Post-ND Industrial attachment or
Accounts/Book Keeping, in exceptional cases, candidates
Geography, with a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Government/History, attachment may be considered.
Agricultural Science/
Biology,Literature in English,
Economics,
Commerce,Yoruba, CRK/IRK,
Office Practice,
Physics,Chemistry

4.MASS English Language Any Additional three (3) National Diploma in Mass
COMMUNICATION Mathematics Credits from: Geography, Communication at Lower Credit
Yoruba/French or any other or above plus 1-year Post-ND
language, History, Industrial attachment or in
Government, IRK/CRK, exceptional cases, candidates with
Physics, Accounts, Chemistry, a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Biology, attachment may be considered.
Economics/Commerce and
Literature in English.

5.MUSIC Credit in Any Four (4) credits from the National Diploma in Music
TECHNOLOGY Mathematics, with following: History, Technology at Lower Credit or
at least Pass in Government, Chemistry, above plus 1-year Post- National
English Language. Physics, Biology, Agric. Diploma Industrial Attachment or
OR Science, Literature in English, in exceptional cases, candidates
Credit in English Mathematics, Religious with a Pass and 2 years Industrial
Language with at Knowledge, Economics, Attachment maybe considered.
least Pass in Commerce, Music, Fine Arts,
Geography, Home Economics,
 Accounts and any Nigerian (ii) National Innovative Diploma
Language. (NID) in Music from any NBTE
Approved Institution.

6.OFFICE English Language Any additional three (3) National Diploma in Secretarial
TECHNOLOGY AND Mathematics credits from: Studies or Office Technology
MANAGEMENT Economics/Commerce, and Management at Lower Credit
Government/History, or above plus 1-year Post-
Literature in National Diploma Industrial
English/Geography, Biology Attachment or in exceptional
/Agricultural Science, cases, candidates with a Pass and 2
Physics/Chemistry, Principles years Industrial Attachment may
of Accounting/Financial be considered.
Accounting, Office Practice,
Shorthand, CRK/IRK,
Business Methods, Yoruba.

7.PUBLIC Any other two (2) credits from National Diploma in Public
English Language,
ADMINISTRATION the following: Administration or Local
Government Geography Government Studies at Lower
Economics or Mathematics Credit or above plus 1-year Post-
Commerce. ND Industrial Attachment or in
Financial Accounting/Book exceptional cases, candidates with
Keeping, a Pass and 2 years Industrial
History, Attachment may be considered.
Literature in English
Yoruba,
CRK/IRK,
Biology/Agric. Science
At least a Pass in Mathematics
 8.PURCHASING & English Language Any Three (3) credits from National Diploma in Purchasing
SUPPLY Mathematics the following: Business & Supply or Business Studies
Methods/Business Studies. (Not Business Administration)
Accounts/Book Keeping, with minimum of Lower Credit
Geography, plus 1 Year post National Diploma
Government/History Industrial Attachment or in
Agricultural Science/ Biology, exceptional cases, candidates with
Literature in English, a Pass in National Diploma and 2
Economics, Commerce, years Industrial Attachment may
Yoruba, CRK/IRK, Office be considered.
Practice, Chemistry, Physics.
(B). Foundation A and B of
CIPSMN (London.)
(ii) Foundation A and B of
CIPSMN plus 5 Credits.
Passes as stated in (a) above.
CIPSMN Foundation A & B
must not be written at the same
diet.

5 FINANCIAL 1.ACCOUNTANCY English Language Any additional Three (3) (1) National Diploma in
MANAGEMENT Mathematics Credits from: Geography, Accountancy with Lower Credit
STUDIES Government, Economics, or above plus 1-year Post -ND
IRK/CRK, Physics, Chemistry, Industrial experience while those
Accounts/Book-keeping, with Pass must have at least 2
Biology/Agric Science, years Industrial experience.
Literature in English,
Commerce, Office Practice/
Organization, History, Yoruba, (2) ICAN ATS/ATSWA Final
Statistics, Igbo, Hausa and (3) ICAN Foundation Level and
French. above
2.BANKING AND English Language Any additional Two (2) (1) National Diploma in Banking
FINANCE Mathematics, Credits from: Geography, & Finance with Lower Credit or
Economics Government, IRK/CRK, above plus 1-year Post- ND
Physics, Chemistry, Industrial experience.
Accounts/Book-keeping,
Biology/Agric. Science,
Literature in English,
Commerce, Office Practice/ (2) Certificate in Banking
Organization, History, and Examination conducted by CIBN.
Yoruba Language.
3.INSURANCE English Language Any additional Three (3) National Diploma in Insurance
Mathematics. Credits from: Geography, with Lower Credit or above plus 1-
Government, Economics, year Post -ND Industrial
IRK/CRK, Physics, Chemistry, experience while those with Pass
Accounts/Book-keeping, must have 2 years.
Biology/Agric. Science,
Literature in English,
Commerce, Economics, Office
Practice/ Organization,
History, and (2) At least 9 papers from Parts 1
Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa. French. & 2 of Chartered Insurance
Institute of Nigeria (CIIN).