Universities Vs Polytechnics: Which is the Best or Higher?

One of the toughest and most heated debates that I’ve been apart of was when I was arguing with my best friend that Lionel Messi is a good racer.

Obviously, Lionel Messi only plays football but the first thing you should know about me is that Lionel Messi is my favorite athlete, so you’d have a hard time convincing me he’s bad at anything (because he isn’t).

That’s how I imagine the debate is between two students who debate whether university or polytechnic are better for anyone one to apply.

As a Student advocate, i understand that this debate can cause a long time confusion.

This is the obviously most concerned topic for students. In this era of advancement and competition, every student wants to compete and get better results than others. The decision of school, college, university, polytechnic, or any educational institute is really important in the development of the future and career of the student. In this race of professional degrees, you should not flow with the crowd, rather you should make your choice wisely and confidently.

So, if you are a student worrying about what to choose between university and polytechnic, or if you are a concerned parent, who wants to make the best academic decision for the child, this article is for you. In this article, we will compare and contrast the negative and positive points of both, university and polytechnic.

Have a keen look at this article and make your choice wisely.

First, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the University.

• University is the more traditional approach, as compared to the polytechnic. The academic institution named as University has been developed since the old times. The procedure of University is different and more complex than the Polytechnic.
• The students must have good grades, to take admission in a university.
• Most Universities offer you bachelor’s, masters, and doctorate programs. You can choose the relevant field on your own. The major fields offered by universities are Arts, Science, Business, Mass media, and social sciences.
• You can proceed with your studies, even after having passed out of the university. The admission in University is once, you don’t have to readmit yourself in university.
• Once you have entered in the program, you have to complete the 4 or 5 years.
• The university studies are more based on books, written text, and theories, rather than only practical applications.

Conclusion:

• If you want to grab a higher status in a job or business, then you should choose a university for your higher studies.
• If you are an intelligent student, scoring exceptional marks, who can develop his future, you should go with the choice of university.
• If you are from a rich family and can afford your semester fees, then you should choose a university.
• If you are consistent and perspective, you should choose a university.

Some best universities in Nigeria are:

• University of Benin
• Covenant University
• University of Lagos
• University of Nigeria
• University of Ibadan
• AdekunleAjasin University

Now, let us discuss the Polytechnic institution

• The polytechnic type of academic is the new approach. This academic institution was developed, to provide professional courses to the students in a short time, so that they can start earning by applying their skills. If you are a student, who is hardworking but gets average marks in academics, then you should go for Polytechnic. Because this institution can polish your skills by requiring average marks and you can choose your relevant fields.
• Polytechnic institutes offer you short diplomas and technical courses, that you can study and polish your skills.
• You can get a diploma, in just 2 or 3 years.
• The fields offered by Polytechnic institutes are Engineering, medical sciences, mechanics, technical, or any professional fields.
• There is no need to study further, after passing out from Polytechnic.
• The main purpose to create Polytechnic institutes was to make lower-class people, accessible to professional studies. If the student cannot afford to study in top expensive universities, then he can have the diploma from any polytechnic in reasonable charges.
• There is no need to wait, the student can directly start the job, just after completing his professional diploma from Polytechnic.
• To take admission to the Polytechnic, there are two steps that you have to follow. There are ND and HND levels of the certificate, which you have to follow.
• You can have admission to the Polytechnic, even after having average scores in JAMB or relevant criteria.
• You can get the university equivalence certificate, in many reasonable charges.
• The polytechnic studies are more based on practical applications, than books or theory.

Conclusion:

• If you are an average student and you aim to work and earn money, you should choose the polytechnic for higher studies.
• If you don’t score much, then you should choose Polytechnic.
• If you want to earn just after studying and want to support your family, then you should go for polytechnic.
• If you belong to a mediocre family and can’t afford your semester fees, then you should go for Polytechnic.

Some best Polytechnic institutes in Nigeria are:

• Institute of Management Technology, Enugu
• Plateau State Polytechnic
• The Polytechnic, Ibadan
• Osun State Polytechnic
• MoshoodAbiola Polytechnic

For better insights, we will discuss the duration, certificates, mode of lectures and lots more.

The above is our opinion, you are free to use the comment box below to add your opinion. We will be very happy to hear from you.

We hope by reading this article, you can have a complete analysis and comparison of both the academic institutions. Choose what is best for you. Read the article carefully and make your decision easy and efficient. We are here to guide you with the best.