Federal University, Wukari

About

The Wukari Campus of the Taraba State Polytechnic, housing the School of Administration and Business Studies was donated by the State Government to the Federal Government for the take-off of the Federal University Wukari, Taraba State. The formal introduction of Prof. O. Geoffrey Okogbaa, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University to the State Governor of Taraba State, His Excellency Pharm. Saidu Danfulani Danbaba, took place on Monday 14 March 2011 in the Government House at Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The Minister was accompanied by the Minister of State, FME, Director (Tertiary Education) FME, the Executive Secretaries of NUC and ETF.

The Vice-Chancellor and the Ag. Registrar, Mrs. Agnes I. Bamgbala, were subsequently introduced to His Majesty, Dr. Shekarau Angyu Masa ‘Ibi’, the Aku Uka of Wukari, and Chairman of the Taraba State Council of Chiefs, at His Majesty’s palace, by the State Governor accompanied by the Deputy Governor, the Commissioner of Education, and other dignitaries within the State and Wukari town, on Tuesday 15 March 2011.

The traditional ruler assured the Vice-Chancellor of the full cooperation of the Wukari Community towards the successful take-off and development of the University. The traditional ruler, the Vice-Chancellor, Ag, Registrar, the State Governor and their respective entourages proceeded to the take-off Campus of the University for an inspection tour of the entire premises, immediately after the courtesy call on His Majesty, the Aku Uka of Wukari land. They were welcomed to the campus by officials and members of the National Youth Service Corps who were using the premises as an NYSC orientation camp. An aggressive staff recruitment drive, the renovation and upgrading of inherited facilities to University level, construction of additional structures and purchase of equipment, furniture and fittings commenced thereafter in preparation for the absorption of the University’s pioneer students in September, 2011, for the 2011/2012 academic session.

Objectives

The Federal University, Wukari aims to be a leading public university known for its commitment to high-quality education, research, and community engagement.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

1. Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
2. Faculty of Humanities, Management, and Social Sciences
3. Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
4. Faculty of Engineering
5. Faculty of Education
6. Faculty of Social Sciences

Reasons to Study at Federal University, Wukari

1. Wide Range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

   Federal University, Wukari offers one of the most comprehensive selections of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Nigeria. With over 100 departments spread across faculties like Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Education, and the Social Sciences, students have access to quality education in nearly every field of study.

2. Affordable Accommodation

   Accommodation is an essential part of university life, and we strive to provide affordable hostels that offer comfortable living spaces, for as low as N20000 per year to enable students to excel both academically and personally.

3. NUC Accreditation

   All academic programs at the university are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The university is constantly expanding its faculties, undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and research opportunities for students.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Admission through UTME

1. Applicants must write UTME and attain an acceptable score in the use of English and three other subjects relevant to the proposed course of study and further obtain an acceptable score at the compulsory University post-UTME screening test
2. For a candidate who has attained the acceptable standard in the UTME to be registered for a course in the University, must have passed five subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) at credit level at not more than two sittings in the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level Examination, West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE), National Examinations Council (NECO) or National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) in subjects relevant to the course of study. 
3. UTME candidates should normally have attained the age of 16 years.

Admission through Direct Entry (DE)

1. Candidates for direct entry must possess minimum of five (5) subjects passed at not more than two sittings in addition to at least two A level passes in. No subject shall be counted at both Ordinary and Advanced Levels. 
2. Acceptable level of passes in two subjects at the IJMB examination or Cambridge moderated school of Basic Studies terminal examination or International Baccalaureate from recognized institutions with SSCE/GCE O/Level credits or equivalent in three other subjects; National Diploma (ND) with at least a Lower Credit Pass from recognized institutions, with a minimum of five ‘O’ level credits passed at not more than two sittings. 
3. HND passed at not less than lower credit from a recognized institution plus 5 ‘O’ level credit passed at not more than two sittings.

Supporting Documents

1. Original and photocopied documents, including O'Level results with at least 5 credits (including Mathematics, English, and Economics) 
2. JAMB result (not older than 3 years) with a cut-off mark of 180.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Postgraduate Diploma

1. Graduate of Federal University Wukari or any other recognized University with at least a Third Class Degree in relevant disciplines. 
2. Holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a Lower Credit (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scare) pass in relevant Discipline. 
3. Holders of other professional qualifications which may be acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University. 
4. In special cases candidates, may be admitted after passing such tests, examinations, etc., as may be prescribed by a Department/School.

Master’s Degree

1. Holders of first Degree of FUWUKARI or other recognized Universities with at least a Second Class Honours in relevant subjects. 
2. Holders of equivalent qualifications from other recognized Universities 
3. A Candidate with a Third class honours degree or HND with Lower Credit (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale) may be eligible if either: 
4. He/She has good relevant Postgraduate Diploma with Lower Credit (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scare) 
5. He/She passes any prescribed qualifying examination for admission

Doctor of Philosophy

1. Candidates who holds Master’s Degree of FUWUKARI or other recognized Universities with CGPA of 3.50 (on a 5-point scale) or 60% and above. 
2. Candidates with equivalent qualifications from other recognized Universities. 

General Admission Requirements

1. Candidates must have passed at Credit level in at least five departmental relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics. 
2. Where required by Department/School Postgraduate Committee, a candidate may be required to sit for and pass a qualifying examination either before approval of his/her registration or at any appropriate state of his/her programme.

Supporting Documents

• NYSC certificate (discharge, exemption or exclusion letter)
• O Level Results 
• Academic Transcripts 

How To Apply For Admission

For Undergraduate

• Head to www.fuwukari.edu.ng
• Create a new account using a valid email address and phone number.
• Follow the instructions to pay a fee of N10,000 and generate a payment invoice via Remita.
• Make the payment online or at any designated bank.
• Keep your payment receipt for future reference.
• Log in to your account and fill out the application form.
• Upload the required documents, including your O’Level results, passport photograph, and any relevant certificates.
• Double-check your entries before submitting.
• Print your confirmation slip containing your application number for future reference.

For Postgraduate 

1. Log-on to https://pg.fuwportal.edu.ng Select “Online Application” and the online form is displayed for completion. 
2. Input Personal Data with a valid email address where your login details would be sent. Select the Program Choices with mode of admission as “Post Graduate Full-time”. 
3. Select also the preferred first and second choice of Program of study available and submit. Login to the supplied email address and search for the mail titled “FEDERAL UNIVERSITY WUKARI APPLICATION LOGIN DETAILS” and open to see the generated login username & password to continue the application process. 
4. Login into the application portal to make payment for the Online Application using the above login details from the link https://pg.fuwportal.edu.ng on the homepage. 
5. To always navigate back to the APPLICATION DASHBOARD from any of the application environment, click on the “Application” tab on the left pane window.
6. After successfully login, click on “Payment” icon to view the session and amount to be paid for the online admission application form. Select “proceed”, and the system routes you to the REMITA payment gateway with the amount required for payment and with the “payer details”. 
7. Confirm and make sure the payer details are yours, otherwise close the page and discontinue the payment process, logout and restart again. 
8. Once the payer details are confirmed (correct names and email address), click on “Proceed with payment” and select the payment choice (payment with card, pay at bank or USSD, etc.) Once payment process is successful, you are re-directed back to the portal and required to “complete your bio-date”. 
9. Click on Update Biodata and provide the necessary information and uploading a valid passport photograph. NOTE: Compulsory information are asterisk * in RED.
10. Once all necessary information on the bio-data page is provided, click on “Next” at the lower part of the right-hand side of the page to proceed. 
11. The system requires that you to start with the HIGHEST educational qualification and in the case of more than one, to add click on “Add more Institution” for other qualifications. Click on “Next” to proceed. 
12. The next page requires that All Post Primary Education records are provided and inputted correctly. Also, update your subjects and grades. In cases of more than one sitting, select “add another sitting” to update the records. 
13. Click on “save”, when done. The system alerts you to confirm all the supplied details before submitting. 
14. Where there is need for review, use the “Edit” button for each of the sections. 
15. Click on Submit” once all supplied details are confirmed. 
16. A pop-up tab warns that once submitted you could no longer edit.
17. Once submission is done, a new tab loads namely, “Assign Referee”. Click on Assign Referee to input the details of the designated referees for the application into the provided sections. 
18. Kindly inform the referee(s) ahead to get their consent and their valid email addresses and inform them to expect the referee form for completion. Click on submit once you are done assigning the referees. 
19. Another tab “Upload Document” loads once the referee assignment is completed. Click on upload documents to browse to where all the required documents are scanned and saved to upload accordingly. 
20. Note that some of the required documents are either in .pdf or .jpeg format and should not be above the stated upload size. Click on submit when all required documents are uploaded. After submission, you can also edit and download to view uploaded files.
21. Click on Application on the left panel to go back to the Online Application Dashboard. A new tab “Generate Transcript Request Form” already loaded allows the applicant generates form required to request a Transcript from their former Institution/School. Click on the Transcript Request Form”, and input all necessary required details and when completed click on “SUBMIT” or “RESET”. 
22. Click on “Generate PDF” to generate the Transcript Request Form for printing and onwards submission to the last institution of graduation for onward transmission of your transcript. 
23. The last tab that loads is the “Application Status” and this tab summarizes all the inputted information, uploaded documents and status of the referee’s response. The final application status is also reflected here when admission is given or otherwise. 
24. Click on “Logout” on the left-hand panel to sign-out of the application environment.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +234800000000

Gallery

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  Laboratory Session

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  Handing Of Award

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  Convocation Ceremony

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  Matriculation Ceremony

Quick Tour

Facilities

Accreditations

National University Commission(NUC)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Dr. Isa Sidi Sidi Attahir

  Librarian The University Librarian, Dr Isa Sidi Sidi Attahir attended Yusuf Dantsoho Primary School at U/Rimi Kaduna where he earned his First School Leaving Certificate in 1990. He then attended Rimi College, ... read more

  Kaduna between 1991 and 1993 and later proceeded to Sardauna Memorial College where he obtained his SSCE in 1998. After obtaining his SSCE, he proceeded to Bayero University, Kano between 1999 and 2005 where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science. He did his one year mandatory National Service (NYSC) at University of Abuja between 2005 and 2006 where he was later retained as Graduate Librarian in 2007. He later went back to BUK for his Masters Degree in BUK between 2008 and 2011 where he obtained his MLIS. In 2013, He proceeded to University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he obtained his Ph.D. in the same Library and Information Science.

  Dr Sidi has headed various sections of the Library ranging from the Circulation Unit, Reference Unit, Serials Division, Collection Development, Technical Services Division, E-Library as well as some branch libraries such the Medical Library, the Law Library and the Faculty of Engineering Library. Dr Sidi’s most recent post was Head, Digitization, Automation and Social Media of the University of Abuja Library.

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  Okwuchi Smith Onyekwere

  Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

History