Apply for FUTA Pre-Degree Admission Form: The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has released the Pre-Degree Admission Form for the 2024/2025 academic session. This programme is designed to prepare students for university-level education and training.
Key Information:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme Length | 9 months |
| Study Fields | Science and Technology |
| Admission Requirements | Five O’Level Credits |
| Application Fee | N20,000 |
| Application Deadline | Not specified |
| Application Link | Apply online at FUTA’s portal |
| Contact Information | 09151423380 / 08035023164 |
| Course Benefits | Prepares for university entry with academic and practical skills |
Objective of the Programme
The Pre-Degree Science (PDS) Programme at FUTA is designed to help students transition smoothly into university-level education. It equips students with the necessary academic and practical skills needed for success in higher education.
Admission Requirements for Pre-Degree Science
Eligibility Criteria:
- O’Level Requirements: Candidates must have a minimum of five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB, obtained in not more than two sittings. These must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Additional Subjects: The fifth subject should be relevant to the proposed course, such as Biology, Agricultural Science, Economics, or Geography.
- Passes: A pass in Physics is acceptable for specific departments, including Estate Management, Industrial Design, Urban and Regional Planning, Agricultural Economics and Extension, Ecotourism and Wildlife Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, and Crop Soil and Pest Management. A pass in Chemistry is acceptable for Architecture.
- Deficiencies: Candidates with deficiencies in their O-level results may apply, provided these are rectified before the end of the 9-month programme.
Admission Requirements for University Undergraduate Programme
To gain admission into the University Undergraduate Programme after completing the PDS, candidates must:
- JAMB UTME Form: Obtain a JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) form and select FUTA as their first choice.
- PDS Final Examination: Achieve a minimum aggregate score of 50% in the PDS final examination.
- JAMB Score: Meet JAMB’s minimum aggregate score for admission into 100 Level.
- University Admission Committee (UAC) Requirements: Comply with UAC requirements.
Courses Offered
FUTA offers a wide range of courses across various schools, including:
- School of Computing: Computer Science, Information Technology/System, Cyber Security, Software Engineering.
- School of Environmental Technology: Architecture, Building Technology, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, Industrial Design, Textile Design Technology, Urban & Regional Planning, Surveying and Geoinformatics.
- School of Physical Sciences: Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Educational Technology, Mathematical Science, Library and Information Science.
- School of Life Sciences: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology.
- School of Basic Medical Sciences: Physiology, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Technology, Human Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry.
- School of Logistics & Innovation Technology: Project Management Technology, Business Information Technology, Entrepreneurship Management Technology, Secretarial & Information Management Technology, Logistics & Transport Management Technology.
- School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology: Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Technology, Animal Production and Health, Forestry and Wood Technology, Crop, Soil and Pest Management, Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Ecotourism and Wildlife Management.
- School of Engineering: Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Metallurgical & Material Engineering.
- School of Earth & Mineral Sciences: Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics, Marine Science and Technology, Meteorology & Climate Science, Remote Sensing Geoscience Information System.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply through the FUTA Application Portal by following these steps:
- Create an Account: Click on “Create Account Here” and select the programme (e.g., PDS/UABS).
- Generate Invoice: Log in with the Username and Password and generate an application invoice with TRANSACTION ID or INVOICE NO (and RRR for Remita Payment).
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee of N20,000 using the RRR code at any bank or online via Remita website.
- Complete Application: Log in online after payment to confirm and complete the application form.
- Submit and Print: Submit the online application form and print the Acknowledgement/Screening Schedule slip. If eligible, print the Admission Letter and pay school fees using the Remita process.
For further details, contact the Centre for Continuing Education, FUTA:
- Helpline: 09151423380 | 08035023164
- Website: Visit the FUTA Official Page for more information.
