Global PolytechnicCourses, Portals & Admission Guide

Global Polytechnic (GloPol) is a forward-thinking private tertiary institution situated in Akure, Ondo State. Evolving from the highly successful Global Business School established in 2001, the institution expanded into polytechnic education to meet the rising demand for technical and managerial expertise. Fully approved by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Global Polytechnic operates with a distinct passion for entrepreneurial development. It currently offers highly focused National Diploma (ND) programmes across Engineering, Computer Sciences, and Business Administration.

Campus life at Global Polytechnic is heavily geared towards intensive, practical skills acquisition. Designed to be a distraction-free academic hub, the polytechnic boasts modern technical infrastructure, computer laboratories, and dedicated workshops. Rather than focusing solely on theoretical education, the institution strongly encourages its students to engage in its vocational certificate courses—such as Fashion Design, Welding, and Computer Repair ensuring that every graduate possesses a secondary, highly monetizable skill before entering the labor market.

💡 Pro Tip: Gaining admission into Global Polytechnic is a highly accessible and seamless process. Prospective National Diploma (ND) candidates must score a minimum of 120 in the JAMB UTME and possess five relevant O'Level credits (including English and Mathematics). Candidates who did not initially select GloPol can easily process a JAMB Change of Institution. For candidates who missed the JAMB cut-off or have minor O'Level deficiencies, the polytechnic offers a highly effective 'Foundation Diploma' bridging programme designed to safely transition students into full ND tracks.