The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi (FPTB), was established In July 1979 by decree number 33 (Act.33) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It occupies 750 hectares of land in Gwallameji village along Bauchi – Dass road in Bauchi metropolis. In terms of organizational structure, the Governing Council is the apex decision making body of the institution. It has the responsibility of fashioning the general policy direction, appointment of staff (except that of the Rector) and approving budgetary estimates.

The FPTB Management function is carried out by a Management Committee headed by the Rector on behalf of the Governing Council as stipulated by decree 33 of 1979. The Management Committee comprises of the Rector as Chairman, while the Deputy Rector, Registrar, Librarian, Bursar, Directors and Deans of Schools are members.

Department of Agricultural Technology
Department of Animal Health and Production
Department of Forestry Technology
Department of Accountancy
Department of Banking and Finance
Department of Marketing
Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Department of Architectural Technology
Department of Estate Management and Valuation
Department of Surveying and Geo-informatics
Department of General Studies
Department of Public Administrations
Department of Mathematics and Statistics

P.M. B 231, Bauchi State.