Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA Postgraduate Application Forms – 2024 Admission

Are you aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies? The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has exciting opportunities for the 2023 academic year. The School of Graduate Studies is offering Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, and Doctorate Degrees, inviting applications from school leavers, non-school leavers, and special cases.

Entry Requirements:

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD):
   • First degree, not lower than Third Class, in the relevant field.
   • Higher National Diploma (HND) of at least Lower Credit level or its equivalent in the relevant or related field.
   • Professional qualifications such as ACA, AIB, ACCA, ACIS, or equivalent for PGD in Computer Science.
2. Master of Agric. Technology/Master of Engineering/Master of Technology (M. Agric. Tech./M. Eng./M. Tech.):
   • A good Bachelor’s degree of at least Second Class Lower Division from FUTA or other recognized universities.
   • Higher Diploma of at least Lower Credit level, with an additional Postgraduate Diploma (at Upper Credit level) in the appropriate field.
3. Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.):
   • For M. Phil. in the advertised discipline, a good M. Tech. degree or equivalent is required in the relevant discipline.
4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D):
   • A good Master’s degree in the appropriate discipline with a CGPA of 3.50 and/or a minimum average score of 60%.
   • Any other qualification approved by the university.

Application Procedure:

Prospective candidates should apply online on the university’s website using the e-tranzact method. The application forms are priced at N20,000.00 (Ph. D), N20,000.00 (Masters), and N20,000.00 (PGD). Doctoral candidates should send their Research Proposals to [email protected].

Transcript Submission:

Non-FUTA graduates need to print out the Transcript Label attached to the Application Form. Institutions are required to send official academic transcripts to the School of Postgraduate Studies in Akure, Nigeria, within six weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Address for Transcript Submission:

THE SECRETARY, SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES ATTN: DEPARTMENT OF………. THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, P.M.B. 704, AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA.

Important Notes:

• Academic transcripts without a Transcript Label will not be processed.
• Application forms are available at http://www.futa.edu.ng, arcsstee.org, and www.rectas.org.

Don’t miss out on advancing your education! Apply now for an enriching academic journey at FUTA.

FAQs:

1. How can I apply for FUTA’s postgraduate programs?
   • Visit the university’s website and follow the online application process using the e-tranzact method.
2. What are the entry requirements for a Ph.D. at FUTA?
   • A good Master’s degree in the appropriate discipline with a CGPA of 3.50 and/or a minimum average score of 60%.
3. How much is the application fee for postgraduate programs?
   • The application fee is N20,000.00 for Ph.D., Masters, and PGD programs.
4. Can non-FUTA graduates apply, and what is the transcript submission process?
   • Yes, non-FUTA graduates can apply. They need to print the Transcript Label and request their institutions to send official transcripts within six weeks.
5. Where can I send my Ph.D. Research Proposal?
   • Ph.D. candidates should email their Research Proposals to [email protected], using the format: surname_school/dept.doc.