Colleges and Universities Offering Higher National Diploma in Computer Science in Nigeria

Course Name: Higher National Diploma in Computer Science(Computer Science)
Major Subject: Computer Science
Course Category: Higher Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Higher National Diploma in Computer Science

Osun State College of Technology, Osun
Course requirements
(i) Applicants must possess relevant National Diploma in the above discipline
from the Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke or any recognized Polytechnic of
equivalent status plus at least one year post-ND Industrial work experience.

(ii) In addition, applicants must satisfy all the requirements for admission into the relevant ND
programme of their choice in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Osun State College of
Technology, Esa Oke, which should include four (4) credit passes in GCE O’Level or SSCE
of WAEC or NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained in Mathematics, Physics and two (2) other
relevant subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.

Applicants must possess at least a pass in English language.

(iii) In addition to general entry requirements, applicants must possess credit passes in two
(2) other subjects from the following:
(a) Chemistry

(b) Statistics

(c) Further Mathematics

(d) Biology

(e) Agricultural Science

(f) Basic Electronics

(g) Basic Electricity

(h) Auto Mechanics

(i) Metalwork

(j) Woodwork

(k) Economics

(l) Geography

(m) Technical Drawing.

Course duration: Two years
Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Plateau
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirement:
a) Five (5) Credit level passes in SSCE/GCE or its equivalent in not more than two (2) sittings. The five (5) subjects must include English Language,
Mathematics, a basic science from Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Agricultural Science and other subjects chosen from the following: Economic, Geography, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Typewriting and ICT/Computer Studies. A pass in Physics is compulsory for Computer Science, and relevant NTC/NBC and NVC trades.
b) National Diploma in Computer Science or National Innovation Diploma in Networking & System Security or National Innovation Diploma in Computer Software Engineering with a minimum of lower credit.
c) A minimum of one year post National Diploma cognate experience.
d) In exceptional cases, National Diploma certificate holders with a pass but with two (2) or more years cognate experience may be considered.
e) The candidate must be from National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) accredited programme.
f) National Diploma JAMB Admission letter.
The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ilaro
After a successful period of study, graduates will be capable of performing the following tasks:

(i) Detect technical faults in a computer installation

(ii) Advise on the installation and management of computer facilities

(iii) Design and run efficient programmes in a wide spectrum of fields, and in various languages

(iv) Carry out routine maintenance of computer facilities

(v) Install and manage a computer system

Course requirements:

(i) The applicant must possess the National Diploma in Computer Science obtained at not less than the Lower Credit level from the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro or from any other Polytechnic accredited for the programme, or its recognised equivalent plus a minimum of one [1] year post qualification relevant industrial work experience.

(ii) The candidate should also request his or her institution to forward his or her official academic transcript under confidential cover to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.

Mode of study: Full time

Program duration: Four semesters

Osun State Polytechnic, Iree
Course requirements

Applicants are required to have scored a minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE,SSCE of WAEC,SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
Credits in Mathematics, English Language,Physics and any other two from the following:
(i) Chemistry

(ii) Biology/Agricultural Science

(iii) Further Mathematics

(iv) Statistics

(v) ICT

(vi) Economics/Commerce

(vii) Geography.

Program duration: Two years
Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Ogwashi-Uku
Minimum entry requirement:
-A National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in the Relevant discipline from a duly NBTE(National Board for Technical Education) accreditated Institution
-Candidates with ND at Pass Level with a minimum of Two years Industrial Training in field of specialization.
-At Least Five (5) credit Passes in SSCE (WAEC & NECO), GCE O/L, NABTEB or its equivalent in relevant subjects including English & Mathematics in not more than Two (2) sittings
Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu, Ishiagu
Entry requirements
(i) Credit in English, Mathematics and Physics with any other two subjects such as Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Economics, Geography.

(ii) National Diploma Result, one year I.T or two years I.T. Report (for Students who graduated with pass in National Diploma).

(iii) Transcript of National Diploma Result for Candidates who did their National Diploma in other Schools/Institutions.
Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, Kano, Kano
Entry requirements
(i) Candidate must have a minimum of lower credit in a relevant National Diploma (ND) plus five O’level credits in relevant subject obtained at WASSCE / GCE / NECO / NABTEB.

(ii) Candidates must also have one year Post National Diploma industrial experience.

(iii) NCE holders can also apply for Higher National Diploma Programs.

Program duration: Two years

The Federal Polytechnic,Bida, Bida
Entry requirements

(i) The National Diploma in Computer Science with minimum of Lower Credit in the field of interest and (5) Relevant Credits at SSCE,NTC, GCE, WAEC, NECO, NBC or NABTEB level.

(ii) A minimum of one (1) year Post National Diploma cognate working experience (Industrial Training).

Course duration: Two years
Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt
Course entry requirements

-Applicants must have a Diploma in the relevant discipline with a minimum of Lower Credit from Captain Elachi Amadi Polytechnic or any other recognized Polytechnic.
The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife, Ife
Course duration: 2 years
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi
Duration: 2 years
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ogun
Duration: 2 years
Ondo City Polytechnic, Ondo
Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe Oghara, Otefe
Delta State Polytechnic Ozoro, Ozoro

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