FUTA Postgraduate Admission Form 2019/2020

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Postgraduate admission form for the 2019/2020 academic session is out.

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) invites suitably qualified candidates to its 2019/2020 academic session postgraduate programmes (Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Ph. D Programmes) admission.

RECOMMENDED: Download FUTA Postgraduate Programmes (.PDF).

FUTA Postgraduate Admission Requirements.

All candidates must possess at least five (5) ‘O’ level credits as required in relevant disciplines and must include credits in English Language and Mathematics.

(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
(a) A first degree in the relevant discipline.
(b) Higher National Diploma (HND) of at least Lower Credit level or its equivalent in the relevant or related discipline.
(c) Professional qualifications acceptable in the University, such as ACA, AIB, ACCA, ACIS, or equivalent for the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science only.

(ii) Master of Agric. Technology/Master of Engineering/Master of Technology (M. Agric. Tech./M. Eng./M. Tech.) (a) A good Bachelors degree of at least Second Class Lower Division of The Federal University of Technology, Akure, in the appropriate discipline.
(b) A good Bachelors degree from other recognized Universities, in the appropriate discipline.
(c) Higher National Diploma of at least Lower Credit level and in addition, the candidate must have a Postgraduate Diploma (at Upper Credit level) in the appropriate discipline.

(iii) Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) For M. Phil. in advertised discipline, a good M. Tech. degree or equivalent is required in the relevant discipline.

(iv) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
(a) A good Masters degree in the appropriate discipline with a CGPA of 3.50 and/or 60% minimum average score.
(b) Any other qualification approved by Senate.

How to Apply for FUTA Postgraduate Admission

1. All applications for Postgraduate programmes are online through the University website; futminna.edu.ng
2. Applications will be accessible as from 24^th June, 2019
3. All requested information on the online application must be correctly, and accurately provided with current and active email addresses and phone numbers.
4. Completed application forms must be submitted online through the University portal latest on 23rd August, 2019. All necessary instructions on filling of form must be adhered to and failure to do so is sufficient ground to disqualify an applicant.
5. Completed application forms must be printed out as they would be requested for during registration, on successful admission.
6. All PhD Applicants must upload their research proposal of interest and ensure that their official transcripts are forwarded to;
   The Secretary,
   Postgraduate School,
   Federal University of Technology,
   Minna, Niger State.
   before the processing of admission. Official transcripts could also be sent through our Email (pgs@futminna.edu.ng) to be uploaded before processing of admission.
7. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that the online referee reports are duly filled and submitted by the respective referees before the closing date. (Minimum of two (2) referees must be submitted on line).
8. All certificates must be uploaded in their original form and in colour.

APPLICATION FORMS

University charges an application fee of Ten thousand naira (N10,000.00) plus, Two hundred and fifty naira (N250.00) Remita charge making a total of ten thousand two hundred and fifty naira (N10,250.00) payable online via the Remita platform with the use of Master or Verve card through the School portal.

PAYMENT OF FEES AND THE PROCEDURES

All successful applicants offered provisional admission must undergo the following registration formalities: screening, payment of fees, and registration. This shall be completed within a stipulated date beyond which the candidate loses the admission.