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EduRegard:
The difference between a university and a polytechnic is widely known, likewise the difference between BSc and HND.

Even though it is believed that everyone has a chance to be successful no matter what you do or the level of education you could attain, but there are some facts that should be emphasized, not for criticism or hate, but for us all to get educated in some ways.

So right here are some 9 Reasons Why University BSc Is Better Than Polytechnic HND

1 Quality of Lecturers – You cannot just compare the experience and expertise of lecturers they have in a university setting to that of the polytechnic. Most university lecturers are professors and PhD holders with years of teaching coupled with experience to show for it.

In fact, most Master degree holders in some universities are mere assistant lecturers. This is not so for our polytechnics where most of their so-called ‘experienced’ lecturers are mere BSc holders who are university graduates. Most rectors of polytechnics are Msc holders, though not all, only a few are PhD holders. At times, even corps members lecture in some polytechnics.

2 Qualification For Entrance – The qualification for entrance into the university is more strict compared to that of polytechnics. Obviously, JAMB UTME cut off for universities is somewhat high, at times, this leads to frustration of jambites, which makes them resort to polytechnics.

3 Funding From Government – Nigerian Universities are much more funded by government than polytechnics. Funding is one of the ways to determine the quality of an institution. If you notice, the government and the media in general pay more attention to the demand of ASUU over ASUP. Though, some universities might decide to play narrow with the funds.

That is why products of universities are always trained better than those of polytechnics.

4 Research Work – Universities are the foundation of researches and this is the root of progress in institutions. Even though the quality of research work in Nigerian universities is poor, it is still far better compared to that of polytechnics that do very negligible or feeble research works.

5 Beautiful And Large Campus Environment – Mere structures and architectures of buildings in an institution goes a long way in telling about the quality of such institution. Taking OAU as an instance, whether OAU is still the most beautiful campus in Africa or not is an argument meant for another day. But No polytechnic in Nigeria can even compete with the institution in terms of structures and its landmass.

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6 Quality of students – It's a no-brainier that the most brilliant students go to universities. In most polytechnics, all you see is dejected and old students who have taken JAMB UTME more than a couple times but no luck, then resorted to such institution. Just few of polytechnic students are young and smart, no hate.

7 Scholarships Preference - Reputable scholarship bodies hardly notice polytechnic students when it comes to scholarship offering. Only university undergraduates would have the opportunity to apply for such scholarships.
Not only at the undergraduate level but also postgraduate scholarships. Meaning, there i hardly scholarships for polytechnic students. This is another form of discrimination in some sense.

8 Market Demand – Market preference for BSc is far higher than for OND/HND. OND/HND holders are most times seen as middle level manpower though that was the intention when polytechnics were initially created. There are more opportunities for BSc holders even outside the country and world wide.

9 Self Esteem – An average BSc holder tends to have more confidence and self-belief than a HND holder. This is however not the fault of HND holders, they only have to face stiff discrimination in the employment market, thus having a negative impact on their self esteem.

DISCLAIMER : This post is not in any way meant to impress, oppress or make anyone feel depressed. It is just a mere observation from an average human being who is subject to flaws and bound to write whatsoever words that form from the letters he probably randomly typed. No matter the certificate, the sky is not the limit.

SOURCE : http://eduregard.com/reasons-why-university-bsc-is-better-than-polytechnic-hnd/

Affable0709:
Yeah you could be right, but from my findings, uniuyo pays 60-50, poly 40+ - 30+

And most cheap universities are in the north... I was born and bred there, don't want to go back north... I'm sure you know why. Kano precisely...

EduRegard:
The difference between a university and a polytechnic is widely known, likewise the difference between BSc and HND.

Even though it is believed that everyone has a chance to be successful no matter what you do or the level of education you could attain, but there are some facts that should be emphasized, not for criticism or hate, but for us all to get educated in some ways.

So right here are some 9 Reasons Why University BSc Is Better Than Polytechnic HND

1 Quality of Lecturers – You cannot just compare the experience and expertise of lecturers they have in a university setting to that of the polytechnic. Most university lecturers are professors and PhD holders with years of teaching coupled with experience to show for it.

In fact, most Master degree holders in some universities are mere assistant lecturers. This is not so for our polytechnics where most of their so-called ‘experienced’ lecturers are mere BSc holders who are university graduates. Most rectors of polytechnics are Msc holders, though not all, only a few are PhD holders. At times, even corps members lecture in some polytechnics.

2 Qualification For Entrance – The qualification for entrance into the university is more strict compared to that of polytechnics. Obviously, JAMB UTME cut off for universities is somewhat high, at times, this leads to frustration of jambites, which makes them resort to polytechnics.

3 Funding From Government – Nigerian Universities are much more funded by government than polytechnics. Funding is one of the ways to determine the quality of an institution. If you notice, the government and the media in general pay more attention to the demand of ASUU over ASUP. Though, some universities might decide to play narrow with the funds.

That is why products of universities are always trained better than those of polytechnics.

4 Research Work – Universities are the foundation of researches and this is the root of progress in institutions. Even though the quality of research work in Nigerian universities is poor, it is still far better compared to that of polytechnics that do very negligible or feeble research works.

5 Beautiful And Large Campus Environment – Mere structures and architectures of buildings in an institution goes a long way in telling about the quality of such institution. Taking OAU as an instance, whether OAU is still the most beautiful campus in Africa or not is an argument meant for another day. But No polytechnic in Nigeria can even compete with the institution in terms of structures and its landmass.

https://i2.wp.com/eduregard.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/oau-campus-beauty.jpg?w=439

6 Quality of students – It's a no-brainier that the most brilliant students go to universities. In most polytechnics, all you see is dejected and old students who have taken JAMB UTME more than a couple times but no luck, then resorted to such institution. Just few of polytechnic students are young and smart, no hate.

7 Scholarships Preference - Reputable scholarship bodies hardly notice polytechnic students when it comes to scholarship offering. Only university undergraduates would have the opportunity to apply for such scholarships.
Not only at the undergraduate level but also postgraduate scholarships. Meaning, there i hardly scholarships for polytechnic students. This is another form of discrimination in some sense.

8 Market Demand – Market preference for BSc is far higher than for OND/HND. OND/HND holders are most times seen as middle level manpower though that was the intention when polytechnics were initially created. There are more opportunities for BSc holders even outside the country and world wide.

9 Self Esteem – An average BSc holder tends to have more confidence and self-belief than a HND holder. This is however not the fault of HND holders, they only have to face stiff discrimination in the employment market, thus having a negative impact on their self esteem.

DISCLAIMER : This post is not in any way meant to impress, oppress or make anyone feel depressed. It is just a mere observation from an average human being who is subject to flaws and bound to write whatsoever words that form from the letters he probably randomly typed. No matter the certificate, the sky is not the limit.

SOURCE : http://eduregard.com/reasons-why-university-bsc-is-better-than-polytechnic-hnd/

ibadanfinest:
Poly may be paying per semester o, check uniuyo well a, acceptance fee must have been included

eitsei:
there are lots of DE students in my school that said it's like all did in polytechnics were child play when they see the quality of what is in the University, it's not to downgrade anybody but Nigerian polytechnics nowadays are not what it's used to be...going to polytechnic doesn't mean u r less smart cos I believe some students in Poly will do well if not more than some University students in the tower of knowledge

DankemzI:
*****
HND holders are the engine room of a nation like Nigeria....
But when you see a gradute of Animal Science working as a marketer in GTB then my brother it's by connection and grace.
Not by grades and institutions

WARRIBLOOD:
you won come compare pti with fupre..?
Federal university of petroleum resources
Both same in Delta state

Akposb:
If you are making this argument, it points more to the failure of our education authorities to differentiate between what is polytechnic and university.
This feeling of being better and the discrimination inherent in the system is the reason why students who should have done well in practical oriented nature of polytechnic would want to test their ability in the theoretical nature of Nigerian universities.
This form of discrimination ought not to be assuming the authorities had made sure the requirements for each institution had been taken into consideration in the day to day administrative duties.

Elijahrona2:
Fupre isn't known yet. It's @agbarho bridge but people especially companies around haven't recognized fupre like PTI. I live in Warri

EduRegard:
Obviously, your choice of course or institution faintly matters in a country like Nigeria. You only need an uncle that knows a friend that knows a man working under the brother of a big company. But it shouldn't be ruled out, the better your institution , the higher and easier your chances become.

anochuko01:
that you even try to compare POLYs and UNIs in Nigeria shows that you've failed! why not compare yourselves with universities in Egypt, south Africa and co, let alone universities in UK, US and the rest! you're here talking rubbish, comforting yourself on what's not.
comparing university and polytechnic is like comparing the male and female child, they're not the same, they play different roles but yet, are both critical!

mjbaba:
I am a polytechnic graduate. Distinction (first class). Kaduna Polytechnic.

This is my submission: OP is very very right. We have to be honest to ourselves. I served in a polytechnic(Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri) as a graduate assistant. In my interaction with students, i was shocked to my marrows when I found that some of them could not read! Yes. You heard me right. How on earth did they get admitted I had to resort to something unusual. I would only mark your assignment scripts if you read what you have written, to me. It was crazy.

I have been fortunate to get very good jobs. Rose to branch management level in less than 4 years of a banking career that eventually lasted about 7 years during which I worked at three very solid Nigerian banks. I presently own my own firm where I employ both polytechnic and university graduates.

Truth is, I will never recommend polytechnic to even my worst enemy. Some graduates like myself and a few others that I know; can stand their ground against any university graduate from anywhere in the world. But I come across polytechnic graduates everyday and most of them make me ashamed to say I graduated from a similar institution. What is even more disheartening is the discrimination and frustration in the labour market. I graduated over a decade ago alongside 200 others. I'm not exegerating, I can hardly count 20 of us who got what can be said to be good jobs. It's mostly contract here, casual there. Who wants to waste 5-6 years of his life for that? It's so frustrating.

A good number of Nigerian polytechnics have been so degraded and reduced to glorified secondary schools. You see polytechnic students who claim to be upper credit candidates but who cannot compose a simple error-free text message. It's so sad.

I think it's best govt scraps the whole polytechnic thing. The frustration out there is just not it

teawhy2788:
Hummmm,anyway,I'm proud to b a poly graduate. Bt I dnt c anything special in uni,I hold HND in mass comm,sm of my frnds dt graduated from uni who read mass comm as well don't knw 50 percent of wht I knw as far as mass comm is concerned.In fact,I ws teaching sm 400L uni students of mass comm last wk,I ws very amazed when they told me they dnt knw what 'page planning' is all abt.Imagine final year student of Journalism! They are students of one of the federal universities. So,wht ar u nw saying! Evn during my nysc,I knw hw mny uni students I assisted in replying their query letter issued to them.

mrphysics:
I actually do not understand this issue of practicals and theories.

The Certificate under consideration is not comparable, and as such need no argument. No sane university graduate will have time to argue this rubbish, you will always see the HND graduate coming to prove themselves which doesn't make them equal to degree.

I don't have time and as such let me read and laugh at HND students. The truth remains that degree is better than HND. HND students does no practical than degree students. Not at all. I have friends in HND and I can tell you that degree is far better than HND.

When I was in second year, I went to two polytechnics(names withheld) to educate them and I was shocked that ND II and HND I students could not say the reasons why what they believe is valid.

All I see are students who go to assemble things and say they do practicals.

Affable0709:
Yeah you could be right, but from my findings, uniuyo pays 60-50, poly 40+ - 30+

And most cheap universities are in the north... I was born and bred there, don't want to go back north... I'm sure you know why. Kano precisely...

tosyne2much:
I still don't understand the morale of your smiley... Life is a privilege, everybody is not destined to attend a university, the same way everybody is not destined to be rich


Always try to appreciate the effort of people even though what they are doing does not interest you... I just hope you people start viewing life in a good dimension

captainmilk:
Bros how far na... did u stay in Sabon Gari?

Skills10:
God bless you for this post of yours.

Silly Article.

Which University did Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, John Obi Mikel, David Becham, Jay Jay Okocha attend?

These guys are miles ahead of the OP in every sphere of life. I Studied Electrical Engineering from Yabatech and I never regretted going there.

After spending the 5 years in Uni, you get a 100K per month job and some Poly graduates in Telecoms/IT earn over 800K per month cause of their expertise.

Omotola Jalade graduated from Yabatech.

Whether it is a Poly or Uni it doesn't define you.

A myopic reasoning indeed.

We all have our relevance in the society.

Bwaahahahahahahaha roflwkmd @ the emboldened

Affable0709:
Lil wow, I was born in no man's land. moved to hotoro, then Balantus by court road Sabin gari.....finally Panshekara... kumbotso LGA.

poundsboy:
@op I got into polytechnic because I couldn't get admission into a university of my choice. I got one of the highest jamb and post jamb scores, had my W.A.S.S.C.E with distinctions and nothing like D. My result was too excellent YET I couldn't get admission into the university of my choice because school Na MAN-KNOW-MAN. I vowed not to write jamb again and along the line, I got admission into polytechnic and I vowed to remain there. Got into poly, met people with same good result and were quite young as I was then (I'm a graduate now and doing better than a lot of uni guys ). Reasons for coming Into poly seemed same. So @op you are so wrong when you say people who are unintelligent opt for polytechnics. That was before before not nowadays o. And I'm telling you, people who got admission into that uni were people who had Cs and D's (D's and even Fs in maths and English) Forget that thing jare, Nigerian universities are operating on PAST GLORY

You nailed it my brother.. May God increase you in wisdom

WARRIBLOOD:
I school in fupre
Presently in fupre... class going on


The only reasonable university that's in Delta state and your saying

We ain't known yet?
You got to be joking Bro..


WHO were THOSE SAYING UNIVERSITIES.DOESN'T do PRACTICALS

tosyne2much:
I'm inclined to agree with you that these two certificates are incomparable. This is because they were established to serve different purposes.

While universities specifically focus on theories, polytechnics on the other hand specifically focus more on practicals. If you may ask me, these two should be dependent on each other to maximize productivity just that the nonchallant attitude of the act of parliament that set up polytechnic education to properly fund our polytechnics and upgrade the syllabus in such a way that it will achieve the purpose for which it was created has been causing discrepancy