Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, commonly referred to as EASTPOLY, is a private tertiary institution located in Rumuokwurusi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Established in 2008, it holds the distinction of being the first private polytechnic in Rivers State, and it is fully approved by the Federal Ministry of Education and accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). This article covers the courses offered at Eastern Polytechnic and the school fees students should expect for the 2026/2027 academic session.
About Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt
Eastern Polytechnic runs National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes and operates across more than one campus location, with its main site in Rumuokwurusi (referred to as the Port Harcourt campus) and an additional Umuoko campus that runs on a separate, generally lower fee structure. The school also conducts its own Post-UTME screening exercise for candidates seeking admission and has, at various points, set its general JAMB cut-off mark at around 120, which sits close to the national minimum applied across most Nigerian polytechnics.
List of Courses Offered at Eastern Polytechnic
Eastern Polytechnic concentrates on a compact set of accredited technological and managerial courses rather than spreading across a large number of departments. The courses currently accredited by the NBTE and offered at the institution include:
- Accountancy
- Business Administration and Management
- Computer Engineering and Technology
- Computer Science
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
- Public Administration
- Mass Communication
This list places Eastern Polytechnic among the smaller private polytechnics in terms of course spread, with its core strength concentrated in five widely demanded fields: Accountancy, Business Administration and Management, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Public Administration and Mass Communication round out the offering as additional social science and communication-based options. Applicants interested in courses outside this list, such as architecture, estate management, or laboratory-based science courses, would need to consider one of the larger state or federal polytechnics in Rivers State instead, such as Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic (formerly Port Harcourt Polytechnic).
School Fees at Eastern Polytechnic for 2026/2027
Eastern Polytechnic runs two distinct fee structures depending on the campus a student is enrolled at — the main Port Harcourt (Rumuokwurusi) campus and the Umuoko campus, with the Port Harcourt campus generally charging more. The table below sets out the fee schedule by campus for the 2026/2027 session.
| Fee Category | Port Harcourt Campus (₦) | Umuoko Campus (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Per Semester) | 45,000 | 25,000 |
| Acceptance Fee (Once) | 20,000 | 10,000 |
| Security Fee (Per Session) | 20,000 | 10,000 |
| Development Fee (Per Session) | 20,000 | 5,000 |
| Identity Card Fee (Once) | 5,000 | — |
Based on this breakdown, a fresh student at the Port Harcourt campus should budget for a combined first-session cost of roughly ₦160,000 to ₦170,000 once tuition for both semesters, the acceptance fee, and the session-based charges are added together, which aligns with the base tuition figure the school has quoted for full-session budgeting purposes. Students at the Umuoko campus pay considerably less, since tuition and most session-based charges are set at roughly half the Port Harcourt campus rate. The school has also periodically run a discounted rate for candidates admitted to study at its permanent site, so applicants should confirm with the admissions office whether any active discount or scholarship rate applies at the time they are applying, since such arrangements are typically tied to specific admission cycles rather than being permanent.
Why Fees Differ Between Campuses
The difference in tuition between the Port Harcourt (Rumuokwurusi) campus and the Umuoko campus reflects differences in facilities, location, and the scale of infrastructure available at each site. The Port Harcourt campus, being the school’s main and more developed location, carries higher session-based charges for security, development, and general upkeep, while the Umuoko campus operates on a more modest fee structure. Students should factor in not just tuition but also the cost of accommodation and transportation at each campus when deciding where to apply, since these can affect the total cost of study beyond the school fees themselves.
Do All Courses Cost the Same at Eastern Polytechnic?
Yes, largely. Eastern Polytechnic applies a single fee structure per campus that applies across all its accredited courses, rather than pricing departments individually based on whether they are technical or non-technical. This means a student in Computer Engineering and Technology or Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology generally pays the same tuition as a student in Accountancy or Public Administration at the same campus and level. Any additional departmental charges for technical courses requiring laboratory or workshop access are typically minor and communicated separately by the specific department rather than reflected as a significantly different base tuition figure.
What the School Fees Cover
Tuition and the accompanying session-based charges at Eastern Polytechnic are structured to cover the core requirements of a student’s study period, including:
- Course registration and academic levies
- Examination processing
- Classroom instruction and access to course materials
- Security and general facility upkeep on campus
- Development and infrastructure-related charges
- Identity card processing for new students
Charges outside this structure — such as hostel accommodation for students who choose on-campus housing, and departmental practical levies for technical courses — are billed separately from the core fee schedule shown above.
Additional Charges to Budget For
Beyond tuition and the standard session-based charges, new students at Eastern Polytechnic should plan for a few extra costs during the admission process:
- Acceptance Fee — ₦20,000 at the Port Harcourt campus and ₦10,000 at the Umuoko campus, paid once to confirm an offered admission slot.
- Post-UTME/Screening Form — a separate charge paid at the application stage, since the school conducts its own screening exercise for candidates.
- Hostel Accommodation — optional, and available for students who prefer on-campus housing rather than living off-campus in Port Harcourt.
- Departmental/Practical Levies — minor additional charges that may apply to technical courses such as Computer Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology.
Admission Requirements at Eastern Polytechnic
Admission into Eastern Polytechnic follows standard polytechnic entry requirements, with each department specifying its preferred subject combination. General requirements include:
- O’level Requirements — a minimum of five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, GCE, or an equivalent examination, always including English Language and Mathematics, along with three other relevant subjects depending on the course.
- UTME/Post-UTME Screening — candidates are required to have a valid UTME registration and meet the school’s general cut-off mark, followed by participation in Eastern Polytechnic’s own post-UTME screening exercise.
- Subject Combination by Department — courses like Accountancy and Business Administration and Management typically require Economics, Commerce, or Principles of Accounts as additional subjects, while Computer Science and the engineering-based courses require Mathematics, Physics, and a related science subject.
Applicants should confirm the exact subject combination for their intended course directly with the school, since requirements can differ slightly even between closely related departments.
How to Apply and Pay School Fees
The general process for applying to and paying fees at Eastern Polytechnic follows this pattern:
- Complete the school’s Post-UTME application form through the official admission channel.
- Submit required documents, including O’level results, UTME result slip, and passport photographs.
- Sit for the school’s post-UTME screening exercise as scheduled.
- Receive an admission offer and pay the acceptance fee to confirm the offered place.
- Complete tuition and other session-based payments through the school’s designated bank account, GTBank, before resumption.
Students should confirm the correct, current bank account details and payment instructions directly with the school’s bursary office before making any transfer, since payment channels and account details can be updated between sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt a private or government institution?
It is a private polytechnic, established in 2008 as the first private polytechnic in Rivers State, and it is accredited by the National Board for Technical Education.
Does Eastern Polytechnic have more than one campus?
Yes. It operates a main Port Harcourt (Rumuokwurusi) campus and an Umuoko campus, each with a different fee structure, with the Port Harcourt campus generally charging more.
How much is the acceptance fee at Eastern Polytechnic?
The acceptance fee is ₦20,000 at the Port Harcourt campus and ₦10,000 at the Umuoko campus.
Are all courses at Eastern Polytechnic charged the same fee?
Yes, largely. Tuition is billed per campus rather than per department, so courses at the same campus and level generally pay the same fee.
Where can students confirm the exact current school fees?
Exact, up-to-date fee figures should be confirmed directly through the Eastern Polytechnic admissions office or bursary, since fees and any active discounts can be reviewed between admission cycles.