FUTA ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR UNDERGRADUATE FOR 2026/2027

This article provides a complete Futa Admission Requirement and the list of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), along with the necessary admission requirements for both first-degree and second-degree programs.

FUTA UTME Admission Requirements

To secure admission into the Federal University of Technology, Akure in 2024, UTME candidates must satisfy the following criteria:

1. Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
2. O’level Results: Candidates should possess a minimum of six “C” grade credits in their O’level results, including English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects relevant to their chosen field of study. For example, an applicant aspiring to study law must attain a “C” in English Language, Mathematics, Government/History, Economics, and Literature in English.
3. JAMB Score: Candidates are required to achieve a JAMB UTME score of at least 180.
4. FUTA Post UTME: Applicants must participate in the FUTA post UTME screening examination and perform well in it. The specific performance standard may vary depending on the chosen course of study.
5. Single Sitting Results: Only one set of O’level results from a single examination sitting is accepted for admission into the Federal University of Technology, Akure.
6. Correct Subject Combination: Candidates must select the appropriate subject combination for their intended courses.
7. Cutoff Marks: Meeting the stipulated cutoff marks for their respective courses is essential for gaining admission to the university.

FUTA Direct Entry Admission Requirements

For candidates seeking admission through direct entry into the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), the following prerequisites must be met:

1. O’level Results: Candidates should have a minimum of five (5) credit grades in their O’level results, which must include English Language and Mathematics. It’s important to note that using results from two separate sittings is not permitted.
2. Age Requirement: Candidates must have attained at least 16 years of age.
3. JAMB Direct Entry Form: Aspiring students are required to obtain the JAMB Direct Entry form from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and complete the application process.
4. Acceptable Certificates: Candidates should possess one of the following certificates or qualifications: OND, ND, NCE, IJMB, Cambridge A level, BSc, HND, or ICAN. These qualifications are eligible for direct entry admission into FUTA.

For Transfer Candidates Admission

Candidates desiring to transfer from other universities must meet the minimum entry qualifications for the Federal University of Technology, Akure.

Application forms for transfer admission can be obtained by paying an application fee from the Admission Officer at the Academic Registry, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 704, Akure. Completed applications must be submitted no later than the end of July.

How to Check FUTA Admission List on FUTA Portal

If you are seeking the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) admission list for the 2023/2024 academic session, here are the simple steps to follow:

1. Visit the FUTA admission portal at https://firars.futa.edu.ng/app/welcome/admissions.
2. In the required fields, enter your JAMB registration number and your surname as the password.
3. Click the “Login” button to access your FUTA admission status.

Successfully admitted candidates will need to bring the following original credentials for the screening exercise:

• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
• Certificate of Origin
• Scratch Card for Result Checking
• JAMB Original Result
• JAMB Original Admission Letter
• Two Passport Size Photographs

Frequently asked questions about FUTA admission

1. What are the FUTA admission requirements for Nursing?

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) does not list Nursing among the undergraduate programmes shown in its official programme information.

FUTA listed School of Health and Health Technology includes programmes such as Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomedical Technology. Candidates interested in studying Nursing should check universities that offer an accredited Nursing programme instead.

What are the FUTA admission requirements for 2026/2027?

For the 2026/2027 undergraduate admission screening, FUTA’s published notice specified a minimum UTME score of 180, selection of FUTA as the first-choice institution, and at least five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings. Candidates must also meet their chosen course’s specific subject requirements and other eligibility conditions.

What were the FUTA admission requirement for 2022?

In 2022, FUTA required candidates to choose it as their institution, score at least 180 in the 2022 UTME, hold the required O’level credits, and sit a computer-based pre-admission screening. Direct Entry candidates also had to sit the screening. The application window ran from 21 October to 11 November 2022.

Where is the FUTA admission portal?

Candidates can access the official university website at futa.edu.ng and follow the undergraduate admission or Post-UTME screening link. The university’s application platform is also available at FUTA Undergraduate Application Portal

What are the FUTA admission requirements for Computer Science?

To study Computer Science at FUTA, you need UTME subjects of English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, plus five SSCE credits at no more than two sittings, including English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science.

FUTA Direct Entry candidates need two A-Level passes (minimum C) in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, or an Upper Credit ND in a relevant field.