FUTO Postgraduate Form 2022/2023 Session is Out [UPDATED]

FUTO Postgraduate Form for the 2022/2023 Academic Session is Out. Registration Closes On 30th April 2023. See how to apply and some vital information below.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into various Postgraduate programmes of the University. The postgraduate programmes are available in Diploma, Masters and Doctorate degree programmes for 2022/2023 academic session under Regular, Part Time and Centre for Continuing Education (Weekend).

The University also offer Postgraduate programmes in Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies (IWoGDS), Institute of Erosion Studies (IES) and Public Procurement Research Centre (PPRC).

Available Postgraduate Programmes.

CLICK HERE to view available programmes their requirements and duration.

FUTO Postgraduate Admission Requirements

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.

PGD:

• Candidates applying for the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme must possess any of the following in addition to O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language and Mathematics and satisfying the basic matriculation requirements of the Department:
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit or above.
  • Bachelors Degree in the relevant discipline from FUTO or any other recognized University with at least a Third Class Honours.
  • A good Bachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours in other related disciplines.

PGD in Gender Studies:

• Candidates applying for the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Gender Studies programme must possess any of the following:
  • A good Bachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours in other related disciplines.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit or above
  • Bachelors Degree in the relevant discipline from FUTO or any other recognized University with at least a Third Class Honours
  • O’ level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in addition to any other three subjects as follows:
    • Women and Gender Studies (Economics, Government or History, Commerce, Geography)
    • Gender and Entrepreneurship (Economics, Government or History, Commerce, Geography)
    • Global Health (Chemistry, Biology, Physics)
    • Gender and Agricultural Technology (Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Biology and Food Nutrition or Home Economics)

M.Sc, M.Eng and MPH:

• Candidates applying for the Master of Science (M.Sc), Master of Engineering (M.Eng), and Master of Public Health (MPH) programme must possess any of the following in addition to O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language and Mathematics and satisfying the basic matriculation requirements of the Department/Institute:
  • A Bachelors Degree with at least a Second Class Honours (lower division) qualification with a minimum of 2.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 2.00 CGPA on a 4-point scale in the related area from FUTO or from any other recognized University.
  • A Bachelors Degree with at least a Third Class Honours from a recognized University plus a PGD of not less than 3.00 CGPA on a 5-point scale and a 2.50 CGPA on a 4-point scale in the relevant area.
• However, for M.Sc in Financial Management Technology and Management Technology, candidates must possess O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics Economics and any two subjects from Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science, and Geography

M.Sc in Optometry:

• Candidates applying for the Master of Science (M.Sc) in Optometry programme must possess any of the following in addition to O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry:
  • A Doctor of Optometry (O.D) degree with a minimum of 2.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 2.00 CGPA on a 4-point scale in the related area from FUTO or from any other recognized University.
  • Completion of one year internship programme and NYSC programme

M.Sc in Gender Studies:

• Candidates applying for the Master of Science (M.Sc) in Gender Studies programme must possess any of the following:
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Upper Credit or above plus PGD in Gender Studies
  • Bachelors Degree in the relevant discipline from FUTO or any other recognized University with at least a Third Class Honours.
  • A good Bachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours in other related disciplines.
  • O’ level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in addition to any other three subjects are also required for admission into the programmes as follows:
    • Gender and Development Studies/Entrepreneurship (Economics, Government or History, Commerce, Geography)
    • Gender and Science/Global Health (Chemistry, Biology, Physics)
    • Gender and Technology (Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science, Economics)
    • Gender and Agricultural Technology (Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Biology and Food nutrition or Home Economics)

MBA:

• Candidates applying for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme must possess any of the following in addition to O’ Level Credit Passes in English and Mathematics and satisfying the basic matriculation requirements of the Department:
  • A good Honours Degree with at least a Second Class Honours (lower division) qualification with a minimum of 2.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 2.00 CGPA on a 4-point scale in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management Technology from FUTO or from any other recognized University.
  • Graduates with Bachelors Degree from a recognized University with at least a Third Class Honours qualification plus a PGD of not less than 3.00 CGPA on a 5-point scale and a 2.5 CGPA on a 4-point scale in the relevant area.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) lower credit or above plus a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field may apply for the MBA programme
  • A Bachelors degree in other fields plus a PGD in a relevant field
  • However, for MBA in Financial Management Technology and Management Technology candidates must possess O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics Economics and any two subjects from Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science, and Geography.

Ph.D:

• Candidates applying for the Ph.D programme must possess any of the following in addition to O’ Level Credit Passes in English and Mathematics and satisfying the basic matriculation requirements of the Department/Institute:
  • A Master’s degree with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 point scale or 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale or its equivalent in the relevant areas from FUTO or any recognized University
  • Any other qualification as the University Senate may from time to time recognize/approve.

Duration of FUTO Postgraduate Programmes

• Ph.D Programmes: A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters for full-time, and minimum of eight (8) semesters and a maximum of fourteen (14) semesters for part-time students.
• M.Sc, M.Eng, MPH and MBA Programmes: A minimum of three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters for full-time, and minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of eight (8) semesters for part-time students
• PGD Programmes: A minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters for full-time, and minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters for part-time students.
• POSTGRADUATE (WEEKEND) Programmes:
  • PGD Programmes: A minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of eight (8) semesters.
  • MBA Programmes: A minimum of eight (8) semesters and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters.

Note: Candidates with Bachelor or Master’s degree in Education (B.Ed and M.Ed) need not apply

How to Apply for FUTO Postgraduate Admission Form.

Candidates are advised to apply on-line following the procedure given below:

• Candidates are advised to complete the application forms online through www.futo.edu.ng from February 6, 2023.
• Ensure that the referee’s email address supplied is valid as a referee form link would be sent to your referee for completion online.
• Please note that only valid email address and phone number are used as further correspondences will through these channels. 
• Print out a copy of the acknowledgement sleep when the form is complete. Also, an acknowledgement will be sent to the email address you provided while filling the form. Therefore make sure you provide a valid personal email address.
• Ensure that the online form is carefully and correctly completed.

For more enquires send an email to ict@futo.edu.ng

DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD TO THE PG SCHOOL PORTAL 

Candidates should upload scanned copies of the following relevant documents in support of their application online. 

• Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate/Statement of Result
• University Degree Certificates/Statement of Result
• NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Letter
• “O” Level Result
• Other relevant documents.

SUBMISSION OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT 
All applicants must forward hard copies of their academic transcripts to reach the Deputy Registrar/Secretary, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria.
Please note that any application without academic transcript will not be considered for admission. 

Please note that any application without an academic transcript will not be considered for admission.

Closing Date.

The website will close on 30th April 2023 and all submission of documents will close on same day. All successful candidates will be notified via email/SMS. as in E above will close on same day. All successful candidates will be notified via email/SMS.

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