The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife has the approval of the Federal Government of Nigeria to function as a full-fledged Private Polytechnic. Located in a serene environment conducive to smooth academic activities, the institution is listed in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Brochure (PCE) as one of the Private Polytechnics in Nigeria.

The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife has applied to change its status to that of a University i.e. The University of Technology, Ile-Ife. The College has affiliations, collaboration with other tertiary institutions i.e. our students can change from our Polytechnic to study in other Universities and Polytechnics.

The Polytechnic has an array of qualified and experienced lecturers on full time and part-time.

The institution has up-to-date facilities for learning and culture ranging from Library, Audio Visual Hall, News editing room, Graphics Arts Room, Photo Laboratory, Machine and Tools Lab., Electrical Installation Workshop, Hostels etc. There are Hostels facilities for both Male and female students. All the hostels are within the vicinity of the institution. However, students are responsible for their own feeding.