FUTA Postgraduate Admission Form 2025/2026. The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Postgraduate Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.
A. Available Programmes
FUTA offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes across various schools and departments, including:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) / M.Phil.–Ph.D.
- Master of Technology (M.Tech.)
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Master of Agricultural Technology (M.Agric.Tech.)
- Professional Master’s Programmes
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
B. Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD):
- Applicants must hold a First Degree not below Third Class or HND with at least Lower Credit in a relevant field.
Master’s Degree Programmes (M.Tech., M.Eng., M.Sc., M.Agric.Tech.):
- A Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class (Lower Division) or
- An HND with a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) at Upper Credit level in a relevant discipline.
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.):
- A good Master’s Degree in a related field of study.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.):
- A Master’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.0 scale or 60% aggregate score in a related discipline.
Note: O’Level results are not required for postgraduate admissions.
C. Programme Duration
| Programme | Full-Time Duration | Part-Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PGD | 18–24 months | Up to 36 months |
| Master’s (M.Tech., M.Eng., M.Sc., M.Agric.Tech.) | 18–24 months | — |
| M.Phil. | 18–24 months | — |
| Ph.D. | 36–48 months | Up to 60 months |
D. Method of Application
- Application Portal:
Interested candidates should apply online through any of the following official websites: - Application Fee:
A non-refundable fee of ₦20,000 is payable via the REMITA platform. - Research Proposal (Ph.D. Candidates Only):
Ph.D. applicants are required to submit a detailed research proposal in Microsoft Word format to:
📧 spgsadmissions@futa.edu.ng
File format:surname_school/dept.doc
Example:Ojo_SOS/CHE.researchproposal.doc - Transcripts (Non-FUTA Graduates):
Applicants who obtained degrees from other institutions must request their universities to send official academic transcripts to the address below, with a printed Transcript Label attached: The Secretary,
School of Postgraduate Studies,
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA),
P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Important: Transcripts without the official Transcript Label will not be processed.
Additional Information
For further enquiries and detailed programme descriptions, visit www.futa.edu.ng or contact the School of Postgraduate Studies.
Both application and acceptance fees are non-refundable.
Candidates are strongly advised to ensure that all information provided during application is accurate and verifiable.
