Last Updated on October 23, 2022 by Spynaija
Gaining admission to study at the federal university of technology, Owerri, is a very competitive one, thereby prompting some prospective applicants to always look out for the less competitive courses in FUTO. However, in this article, we have carefully made a list of less competitive courses in FUTO that you can apply for and easily stand a chance of being considered for admission.
However, these courses are termed less competitive not because they are bad courses to study, but because every academic year, the federal university of technology, Owerri receives fewer applicants for these courses, thus making it less competitive as compared to the likes of Law, Medicine, Engineering and other high-in-demand professional courses. Click here to see the FULL LIST of FUTO Courses
The federal university of technology, Owerri, FUTO is unarguably the best and the oldest technological university in Nigeria. The federal university of technology, Owerri was established in 1980.
On November 28, 1980, FUTO opened its doors to academic activities. The university started off with a total of 225 students and 60 staff (28 academic and 32 non-academic).
FUTO courses are fully accredited and recognized by the National University Commission (NUC), a body overseeing all tertiary institutions (Universities) in Nigeria.
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FUTO UTME Admission Requirements
- Interested applicants must acquire at least 5 credit passes in either WASSCE, GCE, or NECO to include mathematics in not more than 2 sittings.
- Interested applicants must acquire a minimum score of 180 and above in UTME
- Interested candidates should choose FUTO as their first choice institution for further consideration.
- Candidates must take part in the FUTO’s POST-UTME screening exercise.
- Candidates should note that the average marks for UTME and POST-UTME tests will be the basis for the final decision about enrollment to the university.
FUTO Direct Entry Admission Requirements
- Interested applicants must acquire at least 5 credit passes in either WASSCE, GCE, or NECO to include mathematics in not more than 2 sittings.
- Interested applicants must have either HND, OND, or NCE in the chosen program in FUTO.
- Applicants must participate in the FUTO’s Direct Entry screening exercise
- An acceptable Score is prescribed at the Direct Entry Screening Exercise. The final choice is based on the candidate’s certificates and results and performance in the Direct Entry screening.
Less Competitive Courses in FUTO
Below is a list of Less Competitive Courses in FUTO and the admission requirements you need to know, kindly click on any of the courses you wish to apply for to see the UTME subject, Direct Entry, and O’Level requirements for the course.
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Animal Science And Technology
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Technology
- Biotechnology
- Building
- Chemistry
- Crop Science And Technology
- Fisheries And Aquaculture Technology
- Food Science And Technology
- Forestry And Wildlife Technology
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Polymer And Textile Engineering
- Prosthesis And Orthopaedic Technology
- Public Health Technology
- Quantity Surveying
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Soil Science And Technology
- Statistics
- Surveying And Geoinformatics
- Urban And Regional Planning
If you have found your desired course, you can enroll in the FUTO’s Bachelor’s degree program for the course through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Direct Entry, or the Pre-degree Programme.
Basically, the purpose of the entry requirement is to ensure that those admitted have the necessary preparedness to scale through the program. There is a compulsory screening test for all eligible candidates.
Conclusion
In this article, we have listed all the less competitive courses in FUTO including the admission requirements and some helpful information for prospective students. Has this article provided the answer(s) to your query? if yes, leave a comment in the comment box to express your satisfaction or ask any question you have and we will reply to you as soon as possible.