Are you looking for a postgraduate programme that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your chosen field of study? Do you want to join a community of scholars and researchers who are committed to advancing science, technology and innovation in Nigeria and beyond? If yes, then you should consider applying for one of the postgraduate courses offered in Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) for the 2023 academic session.
Established in 1980 with the goal of becoming a premier institution of excellence in science and technology, FUTO is one of Nigeria’s top universities of technology. Under the auspices of six schools—Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Management Technology, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Physical Sciences—FUTO offers a wide range of postgraduate programs at the diploma, master’s, and doctoral levels in numerous disciplines. Three other institutions at FUTO, including Women, Gender and Development Studies, Erosion Studies, and Public Procurement Research, provide specialized postgraduate programs.
In this article, we will provide you with the list of postgraduate courses offered in FUTO for the 2023 academic session, as well as the general entry requirements, duration and mode of study. We will also give you some tips on how to apply for admission and what to expect from your postgraduate experience at FUTO. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in academia, industry or public service, FUTO has a postgraduate programme that will suit your needs and aspirations. Read on to find out more!
FUTO postgraduate courses 2023
FUTO offers a variety of postgraduate courses in different disciplines under six schools and three institutes. You can find the list of postgraduate courses offered in FUTO on the FUTO website¹ or download the advert for PG programme². Some of the postgraduate courses offered in FUTO for the 2023 academic session are:
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Agricultural Economics
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Agricultural Extension
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Animal Science and Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Crop Science and Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Forestry and Wildlife Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Soil Science and Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Food Science and Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Biotechnology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Agricultural Engineering
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Chemical Engineering
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Civil Engineering
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Petroleum Engineering
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Financial Management Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Information Management Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Management Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Project Management Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Transport Management Technology
- MBA (Full-time or Part-time)
- MPH (Full-time or Part-time)
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Architecture
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Building Technology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Environmental Management
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Quantity Surveying
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Surveying and Geoinformatics
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Urban and Regional Planning
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Biochemistry
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Biology
- PGD, M.Sc and PhD in Microbiology
- PGD, MSc. And Ph.D. In Optometry (MSc. And Ph.D. only)
- PDG. In Public Health Technology (PGDPH)
- PDG. In Environmental Health Technology (PGDEH)
- PDG. In Dental Technology (PGDDT)
- PDG. In Biomedical Technology (PGDBT)
- PDG. In Biomedical Engineering (PGDBE)
FUTO postgraduate admission requirements
The postgraduate admission requirements for FUTO vary depending on the programme and the department. However, the following are the general entry requirements for FUTO’s postgraduate programmes:
- All candidates must have credit passes at O’level including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for all courses in Engineering. For other courses, candidates must possess five credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science and two other relevant subjects at O’level.
- For Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes, candidates must meet matriculation requirements and hold a HND with credit or above in relevant areas, or a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from FUTO or any other recognized university with at least a third class honours, or a good Bachelor’s degree with at least second class honours in other related disciplines.
- For Master’s programmes, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) qualification in the related area from FUTO or from any other recognized university, or a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university plus a PGD of not less than 2.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale and a 2.50 CGPA on a 4-point scale in the relevant area.
- For Doctorate programmes, candidates must possess a Master’s degree in the appropriate discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale and 3.00 on a 4-point scale from FUTO or any other recognized university.
FUTO postgraduate school fees
The postgraduate school fees for FUTO depend on the programme and the mode of study. According to the FUTO website, the postgraduate school fees for the 2022/2023 academic session are as follows:
- PGD (Full-time) – N71,500
- M.Sc (Full-time) – N106,500
- MBA (Full-time) – N121,500
- MPH (Full-time) – N121,500
- PhD (Full-time) – N106,500
- M.Sc (Part-time) – N113,500
- MBA (Part-time) – N167,500
- MPH (Part-time) – N167,500
- PhD (Part-time) – N113,500
These fees are paid per semester and cover tuition, course registration, health insurance, ID cards, laboratory and library fees, etc. You can also print your postgraduate school fees receipt on the FUTO website.
How to apply for FUTO postgraduate studies
To apply for FUTO postgraduate studies, you need to follow these steps:
- Go to the FUTO website
- Click on Prospective Students.
- Click on Postgraduate Application.
- Enter your valid email address.
- Click on Submit.
- An Application Number will be generated and sent to your email address.
- Go to the application page again and enter your email address and Application Number.
- Proceed to make payment of N11,300.00 only through the Remita Gateway using any of the Deposit Money Banks (DMB) or online payment options.
- Return to the application page and enter your email address and Application Number again.
- Fill the online application form carefully and correctly.
- Upload scanned copies of the following documents: First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result, NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption, O’Level Result, Certificate of Birth, Local Government Identification Letter, Reference Letter from a reputable person in the society, Passport-sized Photographs (coloured with white background).
- Submit the online application form and print out a copy of the Acknowledgement Slip.
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FUTO postgraduate programmes and duration
FUTO offers a variety of postgraduate programmes in different disciplines under six schools and three institutes. The duration of FUTO postgraduate programmes depends on the programme and the mode of study. According to the FUTO website, the duration of FUTO postgraduate programmes are as follows:
- PGD (Full-time) – A minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters
- PGD (Part-time) – A minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters
- M.Sc (Full-time) – A minimum of three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters
- M.Sc (Part-time) – A minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of eight (8) semesters
- MBA/MPH (Full-time) – A minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters
- MBA/MPH (Part-time) – A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of eight (8) semesters
- PhD (Full-time) – A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters
- PhD (Part-time) – A minimum of eight (8) semesters and a maximum of fourteen (14) semesters
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