The Polytechnic, Ibadan (typically called "Poly Ibadan") is an institution of higher learning in Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria. Founded in 1970, Poly Ibadan is similar to other polytechnics in Nigeria. The institution was established to provide an alternative higher education to universities, particularly in technical skill acquisition. The vocational and skills acquisition centre is poised to ensure that students master a skill before leaving the institution and also provides skills training to the host community. Poly Ibadan is also well known for its unique slogan written in Yoruba language as "Ise loogun ise" which means 'Work is the medicine for poverty', a classical Yoruba adage which stresses that hard work is the way out of poverty.
Curriculum
The institution offers a wide range of specialized short courses for the purpose of improving the vocational capabilities of technical and commercial workers. Poly Ibadan awards Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Higher National Diploma (HND), Post Graduate Diploma ( PGD) and other professional certificates to its graduates. It also provides opportunities for creative development and research related to the needs of teaching, industry and the business community.
Academic Programmes
The polytechnic runs mainly National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in the following on full-time, part-time or sandwich basis.
Faculties and their Departments
Faculty of Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Mechatronics
Faculty of Science
Science Laboratory Technology
Biology and Microbiology
Applied Chemistry
Biochemistry
Physics with Electronics
Geology
Computer Science
Statistics
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Architecture
Urban and Regional Planning
Estate Management
Quantity Surveying
Building Technology
Painting and Sculpture
Industrial Design
Graphics & Printing
Land Surveying and Geoinformatics
Faculty of Financial Management Science
Accountancy
Banking and Finance
Insurance
Faculty of Business and Communication Science
Mass Communication
Marketing
Business Administration
Office Technology Management
Purchasing and Supply
Local Government Studies
Public Administration
Notable alumni
Dapo Lam Adesina, Member of House of Representative for Ibadan North East/South Federal Constituency Rauf Aregbesola, Nigerian politician, former governor of Osun State and former Minister of interior. Adebiyi Daramola, Nigerian academic and former vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure. Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Traditional monarch of Ilé-Ifè, Osun State, Nigeria. Ayo Fayose, Nigerian politician, former governor of Ekiti State Bishop Francis Wale Oke Oluwole Omofemi. Nigerian painter, known for painting the last commissioned painting of Queen Elizabeth II before her demise.