Osun Poly HND Admission 2025: Courses, Requirements, and How to Apply

So, you’ve survived your ND, served your time in industry, and now you’re itching to level up with a Higher National Diploma. Well, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree just flung open the doors for the 2025/2026 HND admission. And trust me, the course list is long enough to make your head spin a little.

Let’s break it down in a way that won’t make your eyes glaze over, especially if you’re scrolling on your phone with barely enough data.

Osun State Polytechnic HND Courses

FACULTY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

1. Science Laboratory Technology
   • Chemistry (Option)
   • Physics-Electronics (Option)
   • Microbiology (Option)
   • Biochemistry (Option)
   • Environmental Biology (Option)
2. Food Technology
3. Statistics
4. Journalism and Media Studies
5. Strategic Communication and Media Studies
6. Office Technology and Management
7. Software and Web Development
8. Networking and Cloud Computing
9. Cyber-Security and Data Protection
10. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
    • Power and Machine (Option)
    • Electronics and Telecommunication (Option)
11. Computer Engineering Technology
12. Civil Engineering Technology
13. Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Automotive (Option)
    • Manufacturing (Option)
14. Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
15. Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
    • Farm Power and Machinery (Option)
    • Soil and Water (Option)
    • Post-Harvest (Option)
16. Accountancy
17. Banking and Finance
18. Business Administration and Management
19. Marketing
20. Procurement and Supply Chain Management
21. Architectural Technology
22. Building Technology
23. Estate Management
24. Quantity Surveying
25. Urban and Regional Planning
26. Art & Design
    • Graphic Design (Option)
    • Textile Design (Option)

Osun State Polytechnic HND Admission General Requirements

• National Diploma (ND) in the same discipline with a minimum of Lower Credit from an NBTE-accredited programme/institution.
• Minimum of One Year Post-ND Industrial Attachment/Work Experience in the field of specialization.

Note: Candidates with an Ordinary Pass in ND may be considered in exceptional cases, provided they have a minimum of Two Years Post-ND Industrial Attachment/Work Experience.

Osun State Polytechnic HND Admission Specific Requirements

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

1. Two-Year Higher National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
   • Chemistry Option
   • Physics-Electronics Option
   • Biochemistry Option
   • Microbiology Option
   • Environmental Biology Option
2. Two-Year Higher National Diploma in Food Science Technology
3. Two-Year Higher National Diploma in Statistics

Science Laboratory Technology – Chemistry Option

• National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology.
• A minimum of 5 O’ Level Credits obtained in not more than two sittings in any of the following examinations:
  • GCE O’ Level
  • SSCE (WAEC or NECO)
  • NABTEB (NTC)

Compulsory Subjects:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Chemistry

Plus any two (2) of the following:

• Physics
• Biology/Agricultural Science
• Geography
• ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies
• Economics/Commerce
• Further Mathematics

Science Laboratory Technology – Physics-Electronics Option

• National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology.
• Minimum of 5 O’ Level Credits in not more than two sittings:
  Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics
  Plus one from: Geography, Economics/Commerce, Further Mathematics, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies

Science Laboratory Technology – Microbiology Option

• National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology.
• Minimum of 5 O’ Level Credits:
  Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, and Biology
  Plus two from: Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Economics/Commerce, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Further Mathematics

Science Laboratory Technology – Biochemistry Option

• National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology.
• Minimum of 5 O’ Level Credits:
  Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry
  Plus one from: Physics, Food and Nutrition, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Further Mathematics

Science Laboratory Technology – Environmental Biology Option

• National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology.
• Minimum of 5 O’ Level Credits:
  Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, and Biology
  Plus two from: Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Economics/Commerce, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Further Mathematics

Food Science Technology

• National Diploma in Food Science Technology.
• Minimum of 5 O’ Level Credits:
  Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science
  Plus one from: Physics, Economics/Commerce, Statistics, Food and Nutrition, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Geography, Technical Drawing

Statistics

• National Diploma in Statistics.
• Minimum of 5 O’ Level Credits:
  Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, and one Basic Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
  Plus two from: Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Commerce, Geography, Agricultural Science, Government, History, Civic Education, Statistics, Typewriting, Food and Nutrition

FACULTY OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

1. Journalism and Media Studies
2. Strategic Communication and Media Studies
3. Office Technology and Management (formerly Secretarial Studies)
4. Software and Web Development
5. Networking and Cloud Computing
6. Cyber-Security and Data Protection

Journalism and Media Studies

• National Diploma in Mass Communication.
• 5 O’ Level Credits including:
  English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English
  Plus two from:
  Economics, Commerce, Government/Civic Education, Geography, History, Accounting/Book-Keeping, Physics/Chemistry/Biology, CRS/IRS, ICT, or any Nigerian Language

Strategic Communication and Media Studies

• Same as Journalism and Media Studies

Office Technology and Management

• National Diploma in Office Technology and Management.
• 5 O’ Level Credits:
  English Language, Mathematics
  Plus three from: Business Methods, Typewriting, Shorthand, Literature, Government, Accounting, Office Practice, CRS/IRS, Marketing, ICT, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Geography, or any Nigerian Language

Software and Web Development

• National Diploma in Computer Science, Software/Web Development, or Networking
• 5 O’ Level Credits:
  Mathematics, English Language, Physics
  Plus two from: Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Statistics, ICT, Economics/Commerce, Geography

Networking and Cloud Computing

• Same as above

Cyber-Security and Data Protection

• Same as above

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

1. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
   • Power and Machine Option
   • Electronics and Telecommunication Option
2. Computer Engineering Technology
3. Civil Engineering Technology
4. Mechanical Engineering Technology
   • Automotive Option
   • Manufacturing Option
5. Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
6. Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
   • Farm-Power and Machinery Option
   • Soil and Water Option
   • Post-Harvest Option

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology (All Options)

• National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• 5 O’ Level Credits in not more than two sittings:
  Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
  Plus one other relevant subject

Computer Engineering Technology

• National Diploma in Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 O’ Level Credits in not more than two sittings:
  Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
  Plus one relevant subject.

Civil Engineering Technology

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Same subject requirements as above.

Mechanical Engineering Technology (Automotive / Manufacturing Options)

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Same subject requirements as above.

Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology

• National Diploma in Welding and Fabrication.
• Same subject requirements as above.

Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology

(Farm-Power & Machinery, Soil & Water, Post-Harvest Options)

• National Diploma in Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology.
• Same subject requirements as above.

FACULTY OF FINANCIAL STUDIES

1. Accountancy
2. Banking and Finance

Accountancy

• National Diploma in Accountancy.
• Minimum of 5 O’ Level Credits including:
  English Language, Mathematics, and three from:
  Financial Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business Method, Government, Literature, ICT, Statistics, and Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science).

Banking and Finance

• National Diploma in Banking and Finance.
• Same requirements as Accountancy.

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

1. Business Administration and Management
2. Marketing
3. Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Business Administration and Management

• National Diploma in Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5 O’ Level Credits:
  English Language, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce
  Plus two subjects from: Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences.

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

• ND in Business Administration / Procurement / Supply Chain Management.
• Same subject requirements as above.

Marketing

• ND in Business Administration / Marketing.
• Same subject requirements as above.

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

1. Building Technology
2. Quantity Surveying
3. Architectural Technology
4. Estate Management
5. Urban and Regional Planning

Building Technology

• ND in Building Technology.
• 5 Credits including:
  English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry
  Plus two from: Biology, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, Government, Civic Education, Woodwork, Art, Building Construction, etc.

Quantity Surveying

• ND in Quantity Surveying.
• Same subject requirements as Building Technology.

Architectural Technology

• ND in Architectural Technology.
• 5 Credits including:
  English Language, Mathematics, Physics
  Plus two from: Chemistry, Biology, Fine Art, Technical Drawing, Economics, ICT, etc.

Estate Management

• ND in Urban and Regional Planning.
• 5 Credits including:
  English Language, Mathematics, one science subject
  Plus two from: Commerce, Statistics, Technical Drawing, Geography, Accounting, etc.

Urban and Regional Planning

• ND in Urban and Regional Planning.
• Same requirements as Estate Management.

FACULTY OF ART & INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

1. Art and Design
   • Graphic Design (Option)
   • Textile Design (Option)

Graphic Design Option

• ND in Art & Design / Fine Art / Industrial Design / Fine and Applied Arts.
• 5 O’ Level Credits:
  English Language, Mathematics
  Plus three from: Fine Art, Technical Drawing, Graphics, Sculpture, Textile, Painting, Photography, Literature, ICT, Economics, Civic Education, etc.

Textile Design Option

• ND in Art & Design, Fine Art, Industrial Design, or Fashion Design & Clothing Technology.
• Same requirements as Graphic Design.

Special Notice for Osun State Polytechnic HND Applicants

1. All information must be personally and accurately filled — especially name order, grades, and Industrial Training (IT) dates.
2. Only NBTE-accredited ND programmes will be accepted.
3. Course changes are not allowed after payment of acceptance fee.
4. Provide a valid email address and phone number during registration.
5. Submit photocopies of O’ Level, ND results, and IT Letter to the Admissions Office on or before the Qualifying Examination day.
6. Candidates from other institutions must pay a ₦5,000 verification fee to the Institution’s Bursary.
7. Candidates from Osun State Polytechnic, Iree must pay ₦2,000 for ND result verification.
8. The Qualifying Examination date will be announced in due course.
9. The Institution is not liable for errors during form submission.

How to Apply for Osun State Polytechnic HND Admission

Application is Online.
Completed application forms must be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication.

You can apply on app.ospolyportal.com/regular-application.

The cost of the Application form is ₦21,500.

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