Apply for FUTA Postgraduate Admission Form 2025/2026

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has started accepting applications for its postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year. If you're planning to further your studies, whether for a diploma, Master's or Ph.D., now's your chance to apply.

Programmes Offered

FUTA is offering the following postgraduate levels:

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master's (M.Tech., M.Eng., M.Sc., M.Agric. Tech.)
• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Each programme has its own set of requirements and duration.

Admission Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

To qualify, you need:

• A first degree with at least Third Class or
• An HND with Lower Credit or
• Recognised professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA) for Computer Science only

Master's Programmes

To apply for M.Tech, M.Eng., M.Sc. or related fields, you need:

• A Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Lower in a relevant discipline (from FUTA or any recognised university) or
• An HND (Lower Credit) plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Upper Credit) in a related course

For Engineering, the PGD must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

M.Phil.

You need:

• A good Master's degree (M.Tech. or equivalent) in the chosen field

Ph.D.

You must have:

• A Master's degree with at least 3.50 CGPA or 60% average
• Other equivalent qualifications approved by FUTA's Senate

Programme Duration

PGD

• Full-time: 18 to 24 months
• Part-time: 18 to 36 months

Master's

• Typically 18 to 24 months

M.Phil.

• Usually 18 to 24 months
• Possible upgrade to Ph.D. if all conditions are met

Ph.D.

• Full-time: 36 to 48 months
• Part-time: 48 to 60 months

Note: O'Level results are no longer required for postgraduate admission.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the FUTA official website or ARCSSTEE portal or AFRIGIST portal
2. Pay through REMITA to the School of Postgraduate Studies
3. Application fees:
   • Ph.D: ₦20,000
   • Master's: ₦20,000
   • PGD: ₦20,000

Ph.D. Applicants

Send your research proposal to:

spgsadmissions@futa.edu.ng

Use this format for your file name: Surname_School/Dept.doc (e.g., Ojo_sos/che.researchproposal)

Non-FUTA Graduates

Print the Transcript Label from your application form and ask your previous school to send your transcript directly to:

The Secretary

School of Postgraduate Studies

ATTN: Department of [your course]

Federal University of Technology

P.M.B. 704, Akure

Ondo State, Nigeria

Transcripts without the printed label will not be processed.

Application Period

• Start date: Monday, 16 June 2025
• Deadline: Not yet specified, but best not to wait.

Final Note

All payments are non-refundable, so make sure you meet the requirements before applying.

To view the full list of available courses and department-specific requirements, see FUTA's official 2025/2026 advert PDF.

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