WELCOME TO RUGIPO
Established in 1979, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (formerly Ondo State Polytechnic), continues to uphold its mandate of providing highly skilled middle-level manpower in Science, Technology, and Management Studies. Our vision drives us to be a globally recognized institution.
ADMISSION INTO FULL/PART TIME PROGRAMMES
Applications are currently being accepted from suitably qualified candidates for admission into National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.
APPLY NOWApproved Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session
The Acting Rector, on behalf of the Academic Board, has approved the Academic Calendar for the 2025/2026 Academic Session as follows:
First Semester
- Mon. 17 Nov. 2025 – Resumption & Registration of Fresh Students / Hostel Allocation
- Fri. 28 Nov. 2025 – Orientation of Fresh Students
- Mon. 24 Nov. 2025 – Resumption of Returning Students (excluding SIWES)
- Mon. 8 Dec. 2025 – Commencement of Lectures (All Students)
Admission Adverts
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
DR. O. S. ADEGUN
AG. RECTOR
B.Sc., MBA, M.Sc
MR. O. M. OLOYE
AG. REGISTRAR
BA, MPA, CIPM, FICA, FIPESAN.
Mr. O. O. OYEWUSI
AG. BURSAR
B.Sc., FCA
DR. S. K. AYODELE
COORDINATOR, LIBRARY SERVICES
BLS (Hons), MLS. (Library and Information Science), CLN
🎓 CONVOCATION WEEK 2025 LIVE STREAM
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LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
Convocation Press Conference Held Successfully
The Acting Rector, Dr. Adegun Olorunwa, addressed faculty heads, students, and staff at the Convocation Press Conference. The address highlighted achievements of the year, ongoing projects, and set the tone for a week of celebrations, inspiring all to strive for academic excellence and innovation.
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ANAN, PROWAN RUGIPO Chapter Join Global Community to Celebrate International Accounting Day.
The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and the Professional Women Accountants in Nigeria (PROWAN), Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO) Chapter, have joined their counterparts across the world to commemorate the 2025 International Accounting Day, celebrated annually on November 10.
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Accreditation Success for Mass Communication
The Department of Mass Communication has secured full accreditation status from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for both ND and HND programmes.
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