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Schools & Faculties
Discover our diverse range of academic programs across four faculties, dedicated to technical and vocational education.
Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering (formerly School of Engineering) was established in November 2006 as a statutory requirement of the Institution. Its mandate is to provide leadership, policy direction and coordinate activities of the various departments under its directive to achieve the Institutional objectives in teaching and learning as well as in research work.
Focus: Practical engineering design, sustainable infrastructure, mechanization, power systems, and industrial automation.
- Vision
- We envisage becoming the best in innovation and excellent in Technical Education and Training.
- Mission
- The Faculty of Engineering is devoted to providing quality engineering competence in the areas of Agriculture, Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Engineering to meet the middle level manpower needs for poverty reduction and national development.
Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology
The Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, which is the fastest growing faculty in the University, currently contains five (5) departments. It has the mandate to train students with cutting-edge, career-focused practical skills in Applied Science Domains, for rural poverty reduction and national development.
Focus: ICT, pharmaceutical sciences, laboratory technology, built environment, and hospitality management.
- Vision
- To be a Faculty of excellence in applied science and technology education and applied research.
- Mission
- To advance and transfer knowledge in applied science and technology through research and competency-based training.
Faculty of Applied Arts, Design and General Studies
The Faculty of Applied Art, Design and General Studies (FAADGS) was established in October, 2012 with three departments, namely: Departments of General and Liberal Studies, Industrial Art and Fashion Design and Textiles. The main focus of the faculty is technical and vocational education and training. The Faculty of Applied Art, Design and General Studies is the youngest of the four faculties/schools within the University.
Focus: Industrial art, fashion and textiles, communication, and liberal studies.
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Focus: Accountancy, procurement and supply chain, secretaryship, and enterprise management.
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