Yaba College of Technology Announces 2025/2026 HND Admission Exercise

Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Nigeria’s premier tertiary institution of technology, has officially opened its portal for applications into full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The College is inviting qualified candidates who hold at least a National Diploma (ND) Lower Credit from NBTE-accredited programmes to submit applications within the approved timeline. Applicants are required to follow the outlined procedures carefully and provide all supporting documents before the deadline, as late submissions will not be processed.


Full List of YABATECH Full-Time HND Courses

YABATECH offers a wide range of advanced, skill-driven HND programmes across its schools. Each course builds on the foundation established at the ND level, preparing students for industry-ready careers.

1. School of Agricultural Technology

  • Agric-business Management
  • Agricultural Extension and Management
  • Animal Production Technology
  • Crop Production Technology
  • Pest Management

2. School of Art, Design and Printing Technology

  • Book Publishing
  • Graphic Design
  • Industrial Design (Ceramics, Textile)
  • Fashion Design
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Printing Technology

3. School of Environmental Studies

  • Architecture
  • Building Technology
  • Estate Management and Valuation
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Surveying and Geo-informatics
  • Urban and Regional Planning

Also available:

  • Professional Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning

4. School of Engineering

  • Civil Engineering (Structures, Transportation)
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering (Electronics/Telecommunications, Power/Machine)
  • Industrial Maintenance Engineering
  • Marine Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Power Plant)
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Welding and Fabrication Engineering

5. School of Liberal Studies

  • Journalism and Media Studies
  • Strategic Communication

6. School of Management and Business Studies

  • Accountancy
  • Banking and Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Marketing
  • Office Technology and Management (Monolingual, Bilingual)
  • Public Administration

7. School of Science

Science Laboratory Technology Options:

  • Bio-Chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Biology
  • Micro-Biology
  • Physics with Electronics

Also offered:

  • Statistics

8. School of Technology

  • Food Science and Technology
  • Hospitality Management Technology
  • Human Resource Management Technology
  • Networking and Cloud Computing
  • Software and Web Development
  • Textile Technology
  • Polymer Technology

Entry Requirements for HND and Professional Diploma Applicants

To qualify for admission, candidates must meet the following criteria:

For HND Programmes

  • SSCE and JAMB Requirements: Applicants must meet O’level and JAMB subject combinations relevant to their ND course as stated in the current JAMB Brochure.
  • ND Result: A National Diploma with at least Lower Credit in a related field.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of one (1) year relevant post-ND industrial experience.
  • For Bilingual Office Technology & Management: Applicants are required to contact the department for mandatory French classes.

For the Professional Diploma (Urban & Regional Planning)

Applicants must possess:

  • An HND with at least Lower Credit in Urban and Regional Planning or related disciplines such as Architecture or Estate Management.

How to Apply for YABATECH 2025/2026 Full-Time HND Admission

The application fee for the HND programme is ₦22,500 (exclusive of verification and transaction charges). Payments can be made online or through designated banks—cash payments at College offices are strictly prohibited.

Application Process

  1. Visit the official College website: www.yabatech.edu.ng 
  2. Follow the detailed step-by-step instructions to complete and submit the online application form.
  3. Upload all required documents as instructed.

Applicants must ensure that transcripts from their ND institutions are sent directly to the Registrar, YABATECH, within six weeks of the announcement.

All enquiries should be directed to the Admissions Department, Room AA 01, Old Administrative Building.

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