SIWES Duration For Institutions In Nigeria

The SIWES duration period differs among institutions in Nigeria:

1.  Universities

Period

At the end of 200, 300, or 400 level of degree programme.

Duration

3-6 months

Remark

Students in the preliminary classes and post-graduate students aren’t eligible.

2.   Polytechnics, Monotechnics, Colleges of Technology

Period

At the end of the 1^st year of the 2 years ND programme.

Duration

4 months

Remark

National Diploma only

3.   Colleges of Education

Period

At the end of 2^nd year of the 3 years NCE programme.

Duration

4 months

Remark

NCE Technical and other approved courses

NOTE: The SIWES Duration is the time frame for Nigerian I.T students to undergo their training. If yours is stipulated for 6 months, you must try and complete the full months. Don’t just do below or above the given time.