FUTA Courses, Requirements, Fees & Admission 2026/2027

FUTA: Courses, Requirements, Fees & Admission Guide 2026/2027

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is a federal university in Akure, Ondo State, with a strong focus on technology, engineering, computing, science, agriculture, environmental studies, management and health-related education.

This guide covers FUTA courses, UTME requirements, O’level requirements, Direct Entry, the 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise, screening fee, application process, admission status and school fees. Where information belongs to an older session, it is clearly identified instead of being presented as a current figure.

About FUTA

Federal University of Technology, Akure was established in 1981 and is one of Nigeria’s specialised federal universities of technology. The university’s academic structure includes schools and colleges covering areas such as agriculture and agricultural technology, engineering and engineering technology, environmental technology, computing, management technology, sciences and health sciences.

FUTA’s official website currently highlights the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, School of Environmental Technology, College of Health Sciences and School of Computing among its academic units. The university also has a wide range of engineering and science departments.

FUTA Courses and Programmes

FUTA offers undergraduate programmes across several fields. Depending on the current approved programme list, students can find courses in areas such as:

Agricultural and environmental technology
Architecture, estate management, quantity surveying and urban and regional planning
Civil, electrical, electronic, mechanical, agricultural, mining and other engineering disciplines
Computer science, information technology, software and related computing fields
Biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, physics, mathematics and other sciences
Accounting, business administration, economics and management technology
Health and health technology programmes
Earth and mineral sciences
Industrial design and related technology programmes

The course you choose determines the required O’level subjects and JAMB UTME combination. Do not select a course simply because you meet the general FUTA screening threshold.

FUTA UTME Admission Requirements

For the 2026/2027 undergraduate screening exercise, FUTA’s official notice says UTME candidates who scored at least 180 in the 2026 UTME and selected FUTA as their first choice were eligible to register for screening.

The same notice requires at least five relevant O’level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than two sittings. FUTA accepts WAEC, NECO and NABTEB or their equivalents, subject to the requirements of the chosen programme.

Meeting 180 does not guarantee admission. Competitive programmes can have much stronger applicant pools, and every applicant must still satisfy the subject requirements for the course.

FUTA O’level Requirements

FUTA’s general admission information requires five credit passes at not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics. The remaining subjects depend on the programme.

For example, the university’s departmental guidance for several engineering programmes requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry plus another relevant science subject. Some management programmes use a different combination. This is why candidates should check the exact requirements for their intended course before completing JAMB or Post-UTME registration.

FUTA Direct Entry Requirements

FUTA admits eligible Direct Entry candidates into appropriate programmes. The university’s admission information states that Direct Entry candidates must satisfy the O’level requirements for their chosen course and possess the required advanced or equivalent qualification stated for that programme.

Departmental requirements can include A’level passes, National Diploma qualifications or other recognised credentials. For example, FUTA departmental guidance for some engineering programmes specifies an ND at Upper Credit in a relevant field or appropriate A’level passes in subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Direct Entry candidates should therefore check the requirements for their exact course and make sure their JAMB Direct Entry information matches the university’s requirements.

FUTA Cut-Off Mark

For the 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise, FUTA’s official notice set the minimum UTME score at 180 for eligible UTME candidates who selected FUTA as their first choice.

This is the minimum score for screening eligibility. It is not a promise that every candidate with 180 will be admitted, and it should not be described as the final departmental admission score.

FUTA Post-UTME Screening 2026/2027

FUTA’s official 2026/2027 notice says registration for the UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise was extended to Friday, 31 July 2026. The screening fee stated by the university is ₦2,000, payable through the Remita platform after generating the required payment code.

The university also stated that candidates must upload their O’level results to JAMB CAPS by 31 July 2026. Candidates who were not screened would not be considered for admission.

FUTA also reinstated admissions into its MBBS programme for the 2026/2027 exercise after an earlier suspension. Qualified candidates were therefore permitted to apply for the programme under the current screening exercise.

FUTA Screening Eligibility

UTME candidates needed a minimum score of 180.
UTME candidates needed to have selected FUTA as their first choice.
Direct Entry candidates who selected FUTA as first choice were eligible subject to the stated requirements.
Candidates needed at least five relevant O’level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
The five required credits could be obtained in not more than two sittings.
Candidates needed to be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026.
O’level results needed to be uploaded to JAMB CAPS within the university’s stated deadline.

How to Apply for FUTA Post-UTME

Confirm that you meet the current FUTA UTME or Direct Entry eligibility conditions.
Check the O’level and UTME subject requirements for your chosen course.
Visit the official FUTA website and open the 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening application.
Enter your JAMB registration number and personal details exactly as they appear on your JAMB record.
Generate the required payment information.
Pay the official ₦2,000 screening fee through the approved Remita process.
Return to the FUTA portal and complete the online registration form.
Upload the required academic information and documents.
Print and keep your completed registration or acknowledgement form.
Continue checking FUTA’s official announcements for screening and admission updates.

Use the university’s official website as your starting point. Do not use a payment link supplied privately by an agent when you can access the official FUTA portal directly.

Documents to Prepare

Applicants should keep their JAMB registration details, O’level results, passport photograph and other documents requested by FUTA available. During later university registration, FUTA’s student portal lists documents such as birth certificate, certificate of origin, attestation letter, JAMB admission letter where applicable and O’level results. Direct Entry students may also need their ND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB or A’level result.

The exact document list can depend on the stage of the process, so follow the current instruction displayed by FUTA rather than an old checklist.

FUTA School Fees

FUTA’s current public registration systems show that students generate payment invoices through the university portal and make approved payments through the specified payment platform. However, the fee schedules that are easily accessible on older FUTA pages are from previous academic sessions.

For that reason, this guide does not quote an old amount as the confirmed 2026/2027 FUTA school fee. Fees can change, and the amount payable can depend on the student’s programme and level. Newly admitted students should use the current payment invoice generated through the official FUTA system.

Also separate the Post-UTME screening fee from later university charges. The ₦2,000 figure in the 2026/2027 notice is the screening fee, not the complete cost of attending FUTA.

FUTA Admission Status

After screening, candidates should monitor both FUTA’s admission channels and JAMB CAPS. FUTA’s undergraduate admission portal provides a facility for checking admission information with the relevant UTME, Direct Entry or application number.

Receiving an admission offer is followed by clearance and registration. FUTA’s registration instructions show that fresh students complete biodata and document uploads before generating the applicable school-fee invoice and proceeding with course registration.

FUTA School Fees Payment and Registration

FUTA’s student registration information instructs fresh students to complete their required biodata and upload documents before generating their school-fee invoice. After payment and confirmation, students proceed to course registration. The university also states that accommodation applications become available after the required school-fee payment has been confirmed.

Students should use the payment method shown in their current university portal. Keep every official receipt and payment reference because they may be needed for verification.

Common FUTA Admission Mistakes

Assuming that scoring 180 guarantees admission.
Choosing a course without checking its UTME subject combination.
Using an old FUTA fee schedule as the 2026/2027 fee.
Failing to upload O’level results to JAMB CAPS before the university’s deadline.
Entering a JAMB registration number incorrectly during payment or registration.
Paying an agent through an unofficial payment link.
Ignoring FUTA’s official admission announcements after screening.
Giving a third party access to JAMB passwords or payment credentials.

FUTA Admission FAQs

What is the FUTA cut-off mark for 2026/2027?

FUTA’s official 2026/2027 screening notice set the minimum UTME score at 180 for eligible candidates who selected FUTA as their first choice. This is a screening threshold, not a guaranteed admission score.

How much is FUTA Post-UTME for 2026/2027?

The official 2026/2027 screening notice states that the screening fee is ₦2,000, payable through Remita after generating the required payment code.

Does FUTA accept Direct Entry?

Yes. FUTA’s current 2026/2027 screening notice includes Direct Entry candidates, provided they meet the university and programme requirements.

How many O’level credits does FUTA require?

The general requirement is at least five relevant credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than two sittings. Individual programmes can require particular science, commercial or arts subjects.

How much is FUTA school fees for 2026/2027?

A confirmed universal 2026/2027 undergraduate fee figure was not found in the current public sources checked for this guide. Students should use the current official payment invoice generated through the FUTA portal instead of relying on an old fee schedule.

Is MBBS available at FUTA?

Yes. FUTA’s 2026/2027 screening notice states that admission into the MBBS programme, which had earlier been suspended, was reinstated for qualified applicants.