Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA)Courses, Portals & Admission Guide
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JAMB Cut-Off
180+
FUTA strictly enforces aggregate cut-off marks. While the baseline UTME score meets general eligibility, highly competitive programs in Engineering, Computing, Architecture, and Medicine/Surgery consistently require much higher UTME scores, coupled with strong Post-UTME performance.
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦68k - ₦258k
As a Federal University, pure tuition is free for undergraduate Nigerian students. However, students are required to pay consolidated service charges covering lab/workshop fees, ICT, medical, municipal charges, and departmental dues. Freshmen pay significantly higher consolidated fees due to mandatory one-off onboarding charges (such as Certificate Verification, Endowment Funds, Caution Fees, and Accreditation levies). Returning students pay a much lower baseline fee, which typically dips to its lowest during IT/Industrial Training years. Specialized programs like Medicine and field-trip-heavy courses attract additional specific levies.
Acceptance Fee
₦50,000
2nd Choice
Not Accepted
Overview
The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), established in 1981, is widely regarded as one of Nigeria's premier institutions for scientific, technological, and engineering research. Driven by its core mandate to promote technological advancement, FUTA has continuously evolved. It boasts an expansive academic framework featuring unbundled, highly specialized faculties—including a dedicated School of Computing, a School of Logistic and Innovation Technology (SLIT), and a prestigious College of Health Sciences offering comprehensive medical training.
Located in the capital city of Ondo State, FUTA offers a vibrant, highly rigorous, and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The university operates an ecosystem rich in practical application, featuring expansive engineering workshops, high-tech computing laboratories, and student-driven innovation hubs. Students can participate in hundreds of academic and special interest clubs. FUTA also provides highly digitized administrative processes for seamless fee payments and course registrations.
💡 Pro Tip: Admission into FUTA is highly competitive and strictly merit-driven. You MUST choose FUTA as your first choice in JAMB. While meeting the baseline UTME score qualifies you for the Post-UTME screening, you should aim for a much higher score for engineering, computing, and medical courses. Ensure your O'Level subject combinations are strictly aligned with the sciences (Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Agric are mandatory for almost all FUTA courses). Direct Entry candidates must aim for an Upper Credit. Uploading your O'Level results to the JAMB CAPS portal is a critical, non-negotiable step to secure admission.
Admission Requirements
Direct Entry Rules
Direct Entry candidates must satisfy the basic O'Level requirements AND possess either: Two 'A' Level passes (including Maths, Physics, or Chemistry at Credit minimum); an ND in a relevant field with at least an Upper Credit from a recognized polytechnic; or an NCE with at least a Credit pass in relevant subject combinations (e.g., Computer Science/Maths/Physics).
Post UTME Screening Format
FUTA mandates an online Post-UTME application followed by a screening exercise. Candidates must generate an invoice on the university portal, pay via Remita, and upload their credentials. Uploading O'Level results to the JAMB CAPS portal is strictly mandatory; failure to do so results in automatic disqualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does FUTA accept second choice candidates?
Does FUTA accept Lower Credit for Direct Entry?
Why is the FUTA fresher school fee much higher than returning students?
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Official Portal ↗Campuses
Main Campus
Ilesha-Owo Expressway, Obanla, Akure South
Academic Faculties
School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT)
- •Agricultural Extension & Communication Technology
- •Agricultural & Resource Economics
- •Animal Production & Health
- •Crop, Soil & Pest Management
- •Ecotourism & Wildlife Management
- •Fisheries & Aquaculture Technology
- •Food Science & Technology
- •Forestry & Wood Technology
School of Computing (SOC)
- •Computer Science
- •Cybersecurity
- •Information Systems
- •Information Technology
- •Software Engineering
School of Earth and Mineral Sciences (SEMS)
- •Applied Geology
- •Applied Geophysics
- •Marine Science & Technology
- •Meteorology
- •Remote Sensing & Geoscience Information Systems
School of Engineering & Engineering Technology (SEET)
- •Agricultural Engineering
- •Civil Engineering
- •Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- •Mechanical Engineering
- •Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- •Mining Engineering
School of Environmental Technology (SET)
- •Architecture
- •Building Technology
- •Estate Management
- •Industrial Design
- •Quantity Surveying
- •Surveying and Geoinformatics
- •Urban & Regional Planning
School of Life Sciences (SLS)
- •Biochemistry
- •Biology
- •Biotechnology
- •Microbiology
School of Logistic and Innovation Technology (SLIT)
- •Entrepreneurship Management Technology
- •Library Management Technology
- •Project Management Technology
- •Transport Management Technology
School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
- •Chemistry
- •General Studies
- •Mathematical Sciences
- •Physics
- •Statistics
College of Health Sciences (CHS)
- •School Of Basic Clinical Sciences (SBCS)
- •School Of Basic Medical Sciences (SBMS)
- •School Of Clinical Sciences (SCS)
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