Federal University of Technology, Minna

About

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) is a specialized university of technology in Nigeria, established in 1983. 

The Federal University of Technology Minna is a top choice school for students seeking quality education. It attracts over 20,000 students because of it’s innovative technology, depth of staff expertise and capacity to help students reach their full potential. The university has an excellent reputation, ranked amongst the top 10 universities in Nigeria and top 2500 in the world by Webometrics. It has proved over time to produce industry ready graduates who are preferred choices for employers.

Acronym	FUTMINNA
Nickname	FUTMINNA
Motto / Slogan	Technology for Empowerment
Colour	Purple
Founded	1983
Departments	72
Location	Bosso, Niger, Nigeria
Address	Federal University of Technology Minna Main Campus, Gidan Kwanu, P.M.B 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

Objectives

The primary objective of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) is to foster self-reliance in science, engineering, and technology within Nigeria. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

1. School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology
2. School of Electrical Engineering and Technology
3. School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering and Technology
4. School of Innovative Technology
5. School of Environmental Technology
6. School of Life Sciences
7. School of Physical Sciences
8. School of Information and Communication Technology
9. School of Science and Technology Education
10. School of Postgraduate Studies 

Reasons to Study at Federal University of Technology, Minna

1. Self Development

   The university has a wide range of courses, from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, to pre degrees, short courses and professional development programs.  Studying in FUTMinna will give you access to world class facilities. From the great library to the cutting edge indoor/outdoor sporting facilities, everything needed to balance your study/play life would be at your disposal

2. Spirituality

   A positive attitude toward religion and spirituality in social work practice is the most important predictor of support. Spirituality can no longer be considered a “Cinderella” discipline; on the contrary, it has returned to its rightful place and is exerting considerable influence both within and outside the walls of the university.

3. Great Campus Security

   FUTMinna is in the city of Minna, the capital of Niger State, Nigeria. The security of lives and properties are given top priority as the University has trained and experienced security personnel.

4. Top Choice School

   The Federal University of Technology Minna is a top choice school for students seeking quality education. It attracts over 20,000 students because of it’s innovative technology, depth of staff expertise and capacity to help students reach their full potential.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

1. Only UTME and DE candidates who subscribed to Federal University of Technology, Minna as first choice during JAMB are eligible for the screening exercise.
2. UTME Candidates MUST have scored NOT LESS than the minimum scores for various Programmes.
3. Candidates who are below 16 years of age as at 30th September, of the admission year are not eligible to apply.
4. Candidates MUST meet the minimum UTME scores for their chosen courses and have the right UTME subject combinations as prescribed in the 2025 JAMB Brochure.
5. Candidates are to pay a non-refundable fee of Two thousand Naira (N2,000.00) only through REMITA platform.
6. Candidates who do not meet any of the course requirements will be allowed to change to any other course whose requirements are met by the candidates.
7. All candidates must possess a minimum of five ‘O’ Level credits including Mathematics and English Language in subjects relevant to their proposed courses at not more than two sittings.  In addition, Direct Entry candidates must possess a minimum of Lower Credit at National Diploma and/or Higher National Diploma level(s) or Merit at NCE level.
8. Direct Entry candidates in possession of HND are required to upload their NYSC discharge or exemption certificate

Supporting Documents

1. O’Level results
2. JAMB result
3. Birth certificate
4. Certificate of origin
5. Admission letters
6. Passport photograph

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

PhD programme

1. . Candidates for admission for any of PhD Programme shall be Master Degree graduates of the Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other University recognized by the Senate or holders of equivalent qualifications acceptable to the University Senate.
2. A Master Degree holder applying for  PhD Programme of the University must have maintained a weighted score average of 60% or a ‘B’ grade or a CGPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 in overall performance in the Master Degree programme.
3.  Appropriate courses may be prescribed for candidates whose background is considered weak for the areas of specialization.  This is done at the discretion of the School/Department within the approved general regulations/guidelines of the Postgraduate School.

Master Degree Programmes

1. A Minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree from Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University.
2. A Third Class Honours Degree with at least 2 years graduation experience in relevant fields may be considered. In some areas, passing a qualifying examination to be administered by the Department of the candidates, in consultation with the Postgraduate School, may be required.
3. Candidates with HND with a minimum of Lower Credit and a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field with, at least a minimum of Lower Credit and one year graduation experience may be considered.
4. Where examination is required as in the case of  (ii) and  (iii) above, an examination fee of N2000.00 will be charged outside the cost of Postgraduate application forms.

 Note:

1. NYSC certificate or exemption letter is required for admission into all Postgraduate programmes.
2. For avoidance of doubt, candidates with PASS grade at any level of Degree, PGD, HND and OND do not qualify for admission to the PhD/Master/PGD  Programmes.  No Diploma candidate with CGPA less than 2.50 qualifies for admission into the Master Degree Programmes.
3. In all cases of admission, the final decision on qualified candidates rests with the Postgraduate School Board. Candidates with Science-based background are normally considered.
4. All Master Degree Programmes require course work components in addition to research work components. There is no exemption. A Thesis must be defended and submitted for a student to qualify and graduate.

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

1. A Third Class Honours Degree in relevant fields may be considered.
2. Candidates with HND with a minimum of Lower Credit, OND Lower Credit in relevant field with one year graduation experience may be considered.

Supporting Documents

1. O’Level results
2. Academic transcripts 
3. Certificate of origin
4. NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter

How To Apply For Admission

Visit the FUTMINNA application portal

• Open your browser and go to the official FUTMINNA admission portal.

Click on ‘UPASE – DE/UTME Login’

• This will direct you to the login page for UTME or Direct Entry applicants.

Enter your login details

• Input your JAMB registration number.
• Enter any one of your names (e.g., surname or first name).
• Click on ‘Login’ to continue.

Choose a course if needed

• If your UTME or O'Level subject combinations do not meet the requirements for your original JAMB course, you may select another course from the list of available departments.

Click on ‘Proceed to payment gateway’

Review your information.

Click the ‘payment link’ button to move to the payment section.

Make your payment

You have two payment options:

• Online payment using an ATM debit card: Enter your card number, expiry date, CVV (3-digit code at the back), and PIN.
• Bank payment: Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) from the application portal and pay at any commercial bank.

Confirm your payment

• If the payment is successful, the system will display all your previously entered application data.

Print your application slip

• Click the ‘Print’ button to print the completed form for your records.

Stay updated

• Regularly check the FUTMINNA website for further updates regarding your admission status or any other instructions.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +234(0) 703 586 2582

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Gallery

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  Matriculating Student

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  Laboratory

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  Futmina Sports Moment

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  School Building

FUTMINA Quick Tour

Facilities

Accreditations

National University Commission(NUC)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  DR. Katamba A. Saka

  Librarian Born on February 12, 1969, Saka who hails from Baro in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State had his early education at L.E.A. Primary School, Bida from 1974 to 1979. He attended Government Scien... read more

  ce Teachers' College, Bida from 1979 to 1984.

  After obtaining the Nigeria Certificate in Education from the Niger State College of Education, Minna (1987 - 1990), he proceeded to the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1992 and graduated with a Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree in 1997.

  He was also at Bayero University, Kano (2002 - 2005) where he added a Masters Degree in Library Science. Saka bagged a Doctorate degree in Library and Information Studies, majoring in Library Management from the University of Maiduguri in 2014.

  The new University Librarian joined the Federal University of Technology, Minna as an Assistant Lecturer in August, 2005 and steadily progressed to the rank of Associate Professor in 2019. Dr. Saka, who has held several positions of authority in the University was Head of Department, Library and Information Technology, from 2015 to 2020.

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  Prof. Gambari, Amosa Isiaka

  Dean of School of Science and Technology Education Prof. Gambari, Amosa Isiaka was born on the 25th February, 1971 into the family of late Alhaji Suleiman Amosa Balogun Gambari and Alhaja Hadeeza Balogun Fulani of Ilorin East and Ilorin South. He work... read more

  ed briefly at FSTC Shiroro, Kuta, Niger State and proceeded to University of Ilorin to study Educational Technology in 1993. In 1997, he completed his HND in Public Administration from Kwara State Polytechnic. He served at Kogi State during the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and was awarded the best Corps member of the year in the State in 1998. He obtained his PGD Computer Science and M.Tech in Educational Technology from Federal University of Technology, Minna. in 2003 and 2004, respectively. He completed his PhD in Educational Technology from University of Ilorin in 2011. Professor Gambari is respected locally and internationally as an authority in his field. He has served the Federal University of Technology, Minna meritoriously in various capacities for the past fifteen years, even in addition to his tasks as a teacher. 

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Notable Alumni

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  Daniel Etim Effiong Actor
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  Uche Jombo Actress and Film Producer
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  Abiodun Musa Aibinu Professor of Mechatronics

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History

The Federal University of Technology, Minna is a Federal Government owned University in Nigeria. It was established on 1st February, 1983. The objective for its establishment is to give effect to the Nation’s drive for the much-needed self-reliance in Science, Engineering and especially Technology. It is a specialized University of Technology.

The pioneer Vice-Chancellor was Professor J.O. Ndagi who served from 1983 to 1990. At inception, the University acquired on a permanent basis, the facilities of the former Government Teachers’ College, Bosso which now serves as the Bosso Campus of the University. It has undergone a tremendous. face-lift and wears a beautiful outlook befitting... read more