Kogi State Polytechnic KSP in partnership with Federal University Lokoja has opened applications for the 2025/2026 Top-Up Degree and HND Conversion programme. Interested candidates can apply online by paying N20,000 between 27th August and 24th September. Full details are below.
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, in collaboration with Federal University Lokoja, has opened the door for its Top-Up Degree and HND Conversion programme. It is a chance for people with Higher National Diploma certificates to move up into full university degrees. It also gives university graduates who left with third class results a way to remedy and stand tall academically. In short, the programme bridges a gap many Nigerians know too well.
Who The Programme Is For
Not every graduate qualifies, but those who fall into these groups can apply:
- University graduates with third class degrees
- HND holders who want to upgrade to BSc
- Graduates who want to switch careers
Plenty of people fall in these circles, so the interest will likely be high.
Admission Requirements For Kogi State Polytechnic Top-Up Degree/HND Conversion
Candidates are expected to meet certain conditions before they can be admitted:
- Five O’level credits, including English and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings
- At least a third class degree or HND with lower credit from a recognised school
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
It is straightforward. No shortcuts, no tricks.
Duration And Lecture Period
The programme is designed to fit different schedules.
- Full-time: Two years, divided into four semesters. Lectures hold Monday to Friday.
- Part-time: Two years, but six semesters instead. Lectures are fixed for Fridays and Saturdays.
So whether you are working or free, there is a mode for you.
Courses Available
The list of courses is wide, covering sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Here are the options:
- BSc Accounting
- BSc Business Administration
- BSc Economics
- BSc/B.LIS Library and Information Science
- BA History and International Studies
- BSc Political Science
- BSc Mass Communication
- BSc Sociology
- BSc Public Administration
- BSc Physics
- BSc Chemistry
- BSc Mathematics
- BSc Microbiology
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Physics and Electronics
- BSc Statistics
- BSc Biology
- BSc Geology
That is a lot of paths to choose from, depending on where you see your career going.
How To Apply
Applications are open for four weeks only, from Wednesday, 27th August to 24th September 2025. The process is simple:
- Go to the Kogi State Polytechnic admission portal
- Pay a non-refundable fee of N20,000 for the form
- Complete and submit your application within the period
For further enquiries, candidates can call: 08057211707, 08059134519, or 08037032464.