Grace Polytechnic, Surulere, is a privately owned polytechnic in Lagos State that offers National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The institution operates from its main campus at Joseph Shyngle Close, off James Robertson Street, Surulere, with a second campus in Ogun State. This article sets out every course currently available at Grace Polytechnic and explains the school fees students should expect to pay for the 2026/2027 academic session.
About Grace Polytechnic, Surulere
Grace Polytechnic ranks among the earliest private polytechnics established in Nigeria, founded in 1999 shortly after the Federal Government opened tertiary education to private investors. The institution runs full-time and part-time programmes, both lasting two years at ND level and a further two years at HND level, with an intervening year of Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) required between the two stages. Full-time admission goes through JAMB, while part-time admission is handled through the school’s own screening process without a JAMB requirement.
The polytechnic groups its academic departments under faculties that include the Faculty of Administration (also referred to in places as the School of Management and Business Studies) and the Faculty of Engineering and Science. Programmes across these faculties have received NBTE accreditation at either ND level, HND level, or both, depending on how long a department has run and how recently it went through an accreditation exercise.
Full List of Courses Offered at Grace Polytechnic
Grace Polytechnic currently runs eight core academic programmes at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels. The list below groups them by faculty.
Faculty of Administration (Management and Business Studies)
- Accountancy (ND and HND)
- Business Administration and Management (ND and HND)
- Banking and Finance (ND)
- Office Technology and Management, formerly known as Secretarial Studies (ND and HND)
Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Computer Science (ND and HND)
- Computer Engineering (ND)
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with a Telecommunication option available at HND level (ND and HND)
- Statistics (ND)
Each of these programmes went through a formal accreditation process with the NBTE before admission was opened, and the institution has steadily added HND options to departments that started out offering only the ND level. Applicants who want a department not listed here, such as Mass Communication or Estate Management, will not currently find it at Grace Polytechnic and should confirm directly with the admissions office whether new programmes have since been introduced, since private polytechnics periodically expand their course offerings after fresh accreditation exercises.
Admission Requirements for Grace Polytechnic Courses
Entry into the National Diploma programme, whether full-time or part-time, requires five credit passes at SSCE, NECO, or an equivalent examination, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings. Candidates also need credits in subjects relevant to their chosen department: Mathematics, Physics, and a related science subject for the engineering and computer-based courses, and Mathematics, English Language, plus two other relevant subjects such as Economics or Commerce for the administration-based courses.
Full-time ND candidates apply through JAMB and must meet the institution’s UTME cut-off mark, which has generally sat around 150 in the marketing materials shared with prospective students in recent admission cycles. Part-time ND applicants go through the polytechnic’s internal screening exercise and do not need a JAMB score.
Admission into the HND programme requires an ND certificate from an NBTE-accredited institution in a related field, typically with a minimum grade of Lower Credit, along with a completed and documented period of industrial training. Candidates who studied ND at Grace Polytechnic itself, or at another accredited polytechnic, in a directly related discipline are eligible to apply once these conditions are met.
School Fees at Grace Polytechnic for 2026/2027
As a private institution, Grace Polytechnic charges tuition rather than relying on government subsidy, which places its fees above what obtains at state or federal polytechnics but still within a moderate range compared with many other private tertiary institutions in Lagos. Fees differ by programme, level of study, and whether a student is newly admitted or returning, since fresh students pay a one-time acceptance fee and other first-year charges that returning students do not.
Based on the fee pattern the institution has followed in recent sessions, students should budget within the following approximate ranges for the 2026/2027 academic year. Candidates should treat these as planning estimates and confirm the exact current figure from the school’s admissions or bursary office before making payment, since private institutions review their fee schedules from one session to another.
| Programme Level | Category | Approximate Fee Range (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| ND 1 (Fresh students) | Administration courses | 150,000 – 220,000 |
| ND 1 (Fresh students) | Engineering/Science courses | 170,000 – 250,000 |
| ND 2 (Returning students) | Administration courses | 100,000 – 150,000 |
| ND 2 (Returning students) | Engineering/Science courses | 120,000 – 170,000 |
| HND 1 (Fresh students) | Administration courses | 160,000 – 230,000 |
| HND 1 (Fresh students) | Engineering/Science courses | 180,000 – 260,000 |
| HND 2 (Returning students) | Administration courses | 110,000 – 160,000 |
| HND 2 (Returning students) | Engineering/Science courses | 130,000 – 180,000 |
These figures cover tuition, registration, and standard institutional charges. They exclude the acceptance fee, hostel accommodation, and departmental practical fees, which are billed as separate line items.
What the Fees Cover and What They Exclude
Grace Polytechnic’s school fees generally cover tuition, registration, ICT and library access, medical services, examination charges, and student union dues. Engineering, computer engineering, and computer science students pay additional departmental or laboratory fees to cover practical sessions, equipment maintenance, and workshop materials, since these courses rely heavily on hands-on training.
Outside the standard tuition, new students pay a one-time, non-refundable acceptance fee once they receive their admission offer. Students who choose to live in the school’s hostel pay a separate accommodation fee, which the institution has historically set at a modest figure per session on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who commute or arrange off-campus housing do not pay this charge.
Payment Procedure
Grace Polytechnic accepts fees through its official online portal rather than direct cash payment to staff. The general process students follow is:
- Log in to the Grace Polytechnic student portal using the registration number or application ID issued at the point of admission.
- Generate the fee invoice that matches the current session, programme, and level of study.
- Make payment through the approved bank channel or card payment option indicated on the portal.
- Download and keep the payment receipt as proof of transaction.
- Complete course registration once the payment reflects on the portal.
Students are advised to make payments only through the official portal and to avoid third parties who claim to process payments on their behalf, since this exposes them to the risk of losing money to unauthorized collectors.
Factors That Influence the Final Amount Payable
Several conditions determine how much a specific student ends up paying at Grace Polytechnic:
- Programme of study: Engineering, computer engineering, and computer science attract higher fees than the administration-based courses because of laboratory, workshop, and equipment costs.
- Level of study: HND fees run slightly higher than ND fees, reflecting the more advanced project and industry-focused training required at that stage.
- Admission status: Fresh students pay more in their first year because of the acceptance fee and other one-time charges that do not apply to returning students.
- Mode of study: Full-time and part-time programmes sometimes carry different fee structures, and part-time students may pay per session rather than a flat annual figure.
- Payment plan: Students who opt for the installment payment plan the institution offers may see the total amount broken into two or more tranches across the session rather than a single lump sum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grace Polytechnic a government-owned or private institution?
Grace Polytechnic is a privately owned polytechnic, established in 1999 as one of the earliest private polytechnics licensed in Nigeria after the Federal Government permitted private participation in tertiary education.
Does Grace Polytechnic offer both ND and HND programmes?
Yes, most of the eight core departments run both National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programmes, though a few departments currently offer only the ND level pending further accreditation.
Can I gain admission into Grace Polytechnic without writing JAMB?
Full-time ND admission requires a JAMB UTME score that meets the school’s cut-off mark. Part-time ND admission does not require JAMB and is processed through the institution’s internal screening exercise instead.
Does Grace Polytechnic accept fee payment in installments?
Yes, the institution allows students to pay their school fees in installments rather than as a single full payment, which eases the financial burden across the session.
How do I confirm the exact, current school fees for my course?
The most reliable approach is to check the official Grace Polytechnic student portal or contact the admissions and bursary office directly, since fees are subject to periodic review from one academic session to the next.