NWRI Students' Portal

Welcome to the National Water Resources Institute (NWRI) Student portal. Here, you can apply to get admitted into this prestigious institution, start registration as a new student, or register courses as a continuing student..

Admission Update

04 Feb, 2026
Programmes that can be applied through JAMB
Below are programmes that can be applied through JAMB:
National Diploma in Water Resources Engineering Technology
National Diploma in Computer Science
National Diploma in Hydrology and Water Resources Management
National Diploma in Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
National Diploma in Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Programmes that can be applied through the NWRI Admission Portal
2025/2026 Admission has commenced. Please find below the start and end dates for all programmes:

Certificate in Water Resources Engineering Technology:.
Application starts Thursday, October 30, 2025 and ends Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - Amount: ₦ 10000. Late application starts Wednesday, April 01, 2026 and ends Wednesday, April 01, 2026 - Amount: ₦ 3000.

Higher National Diploma in Water Resources Engineering Technology:.
Application starts Monday, June 30, 2025 and ends Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - Amount: ₦ 2000. Late application starts Wednesday, April 01, 2026 and ends Thursday, April 30, 2026 - Amount: ₦ 3000.

New and Returning Students Registration
2025/2026 New Students Registration details. Please find below the start and end dates:
Normal Period
Late Period
S/No
Programme
Start
End
Amount
Late Start
Late End
Late Amount
1
Certificate in Water Resources Engineering TechnologyTuesday, February 10, 2026Tuesday, March 31, 2026₦ 24000Wednesday, April 01, 2026Thursday, April 30, 2026₦ 3000
2
National Diploma in Water Resources Engineering TechnologyTuesday, February 10, 2026Tuesday, March 31, 2026₦ 24000Wednesday, April 01, 2026Thursday, April 30, 2026₦ 3000
3
Higher National Diploma in Water Resources Engineering TechnologyTuesday, February 10, 2026Tuesday, March 31, 2026₦ 24000Wednesday, April 01, 2026Thursday, April 30, 2026₦ 3000
4
National Diploma in Computer ScienceTuesday, February 10, 2026Tuesday, March 31, 2026₦ 24000Wednesday, April 01, 2026Thursday, April 30, 2026₦ 3000
5
National Diploma in Hydrology and Water Resources ManagementTuesday, February 10, 2026Tuesday, March 31, 2026₦ 24000Wednesday, April 01, 2026Thursday, April 30, 2026₦ 3000
6
National Diploma in Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering TechnologyTuesday, February 10, 2026Tuesday, March 31, 2026₦ 24000Wednesday, April 01, 2026Thursday, April 30, 2026₦ 3000
2025/2026 Returning Students Registration details. Please find below the start and end dates:
Normal Period
Late Period
S/No
Programme
Start
End
Amount
Late Start
Late End
Late Amount
1
Certificate in Water Resources Engineering TechnologySaturday, November 19, 2022Tuesday, January 03, 2023₦ 34000Wednesday, January 04, 2023Tuesday, January 31, 2023₦ 3000
2
Advanced Diploma in HydrogeologySaturday, November 19, 2022Tuesday, January 03, 2023₦ 34000Wednesday, January 04, 2023Tuesday, January 31, 2023₦ 3000
3
National Diploma in Water Resources Engineering TechnologyMonday, September 01, 2025Wednesday, December 31, 2025₦ 12500Thursday, January 01, 2026Saturday, February 28, 2026₦ 3000
4
Higher National Diploma in Water Resources Engineering TechnologyMonday, September 01, 2025Wednesday, December 31, 2025₦ 12500Thursday, January 01, 2026Saturday, February 28, 2026₦ 3000
5
National Diploma in Computer ScienceMonday, September 01, 2025Wednesday, December 31, 2025₦ 12500Thursday, January 01, 2026Saturday, February 28, 2026₦ 3000
6
National Diploma in Hydrology and Water Resources ManagementMonday, December 01, 2025Thursday, April 30, 2026₦ 12500Friday, May 01, 2026Sunday, May 31, 2026₦ 3000
7
National Diploma in Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering TechnologyMonday, September 01, 2025Wednesday, December 31, 2025₦ 12500Thursday, January 01, 2026Saturday, February 28, 2026₦ 3000
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