Last Updated on December 4, 2021 by Spynaija
The Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO as it is fondly called, is Nigeria’s oldest technology university. FUTO was established in 1980 by executive order, the composition of Shehu Shagari, Nigeria’s first interim president. FUTO became the first of the three such universities established by the Nigerian federal government to establish a technological university in every of the country’s geopolitical zones, especially in a state that did not have a conventional university.
On November 28, 1980, FUTO opened its doors to academic activities. The university started off with 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.
Would you like to know a list of FUTO courses and requirements you can enrol in? Below is a list of all NUC accredited courses offered at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).
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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.
FUTO Courses And Requirements
Below are all the accredited FUTO Courses and Requirements, 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
- Architecture
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Technology
- Biotechnology
- Building
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Crop Science And Technology
- Cyber Security
- Dental Technology
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Fisheries And Aquaculture Technology
- Food Science And Technology
- Forestry And Wildlife Technology
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical And Material Engineering
- Microbiology
- Optometry
- Petroleum Engineering
- 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 enrol in the Bachelor’s degree programs 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 FUTO courses including the admission requirements and some helpful information for prospective students. Has this article provided 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.