Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS) is now selling application forms for admission into its various postgraduate programmes for the 2019/2020 academic session. See the courses, requirements and how to apply for FUTA Postgraduate form below.
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its postgraduate programmes (Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Ph. D Programmes) for the 2019/2020 academic session
Before you proceed, check : FUTA Postgraduate Courses 2019/2020.
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FUTA Postgraduate Admission Requirements
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All candidates must possess at least five (5) ‘O’ level credits as required in relevant disciplines and must include credits in English Language and Mathematics.
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- A first degree in the relevant discipline.
- Higher National Diploma (HND) of at least Lower Credit level or its equivalent in the relevant or related discipline.
- Professional qualifications acceptable in the University, such as ACA, AIB, ACCA, ACIS, or equivalent for the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science only.
(ii) Master of Agric. Technology/Master of Engineering/Master of Technology (M. Agric. Tech./M. Eng./M. Tech.)
- A good Bachelors degree of at least Second Class Lower Division of The Federal University of Technology, Akure, in the appropriate discipline.
- A good Bachelors degree from other recognized Universities, in the appropriate discipline.
- Higher National Diploma of at least Lower Credit level and in addition, the candidate must have a Postgraduate Diploma (at Upper Credit level) in the appropriate discipline.
(iii) Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.)
- For M. Phil. in advertised discipline, a good M. Tech. degree or equivalent is required in the relevant discipline.
(iv) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
- A good Masters degree in the appropriate discipline with a CGPA of 3.50 and/or 60% minimum average score.
- Any other qualification approved by Senate.
FUTA Postgraduate Programmes Duration
(i) Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD)
- Full-Time students shall normally spend between eighteen (18) and twenty-four (24) months.
- Part-Time students shall normally spend between eighteen (18) and thirty-six (36) months.
(ii) Masters Programmes
- M. Agric. Tech./M. Eng./M. Tech./ Professional Students shall normally be required to spend between eighteen (18) and twenty-four (24) months.
(iii) M. Phil. Programme
- Students shall normally be required to spend between eighteen (18) and twentyfour (24) months.
- A candidate may transfer from M. Phil. to Ph.D programme after completing the course-work and fulfilling all other approved requirements.
(iv) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Programme
- Full-Time candidates may defend their theses between thirty-six (36) and sixty (60) months.
- Part-Time candidates may defend their theses between forty-eight (48) and seventy-two (72) months.
Note: Applicants are no longer required to present O’Level results for postgraduate admissions
How to Apply for FUTA Postgraduate Admission Form
- Candidates should process their application on-line at the University’s website (http://portal.spgs.futa.edu.ng/) using the e-tranzact method with payment made to the School of Postgraduate Studies account.
- Application forms for postgraduate programmes are sold for N20,000.00 (Ph. D), N20,000.00 (Masters), and N20,000.00 (PGD) only
- Go to PG Portal and verify the payment on the link for “Application payment” using the Confirmation code from the bank
- Click on the Application Form link to fill the form
Note: Application payments can be made nationwide at any bank branch that is on etranzact platfom. Please note that you do not need any account number to pay for the Application Form, just indicate on your teller that you want to pay for FUTA Postgraduate Application Form.
Specifically, Ph. D candidates should send their Research Proposal to spgsadmissions@futa.edu.ng using surname_school/dept.doc e.g. Ojo_sos/che.researchproposal
Non–FUTA graduates should ensure that the official transcript from their Institutions is directed to the address below using the transcript label in the application form and indicating the target Department of study) latest six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement:
THE SECRETARY,
SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES ATTN: DEPARTMENT OF…..…….
THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY,
P.M.B. 704, AKURE,
ONDO STATE, NIGERIA.
Closing Date for Application: 31st January, 2020.
Note:
- Mix-up in username and password by applicants would attract extra charges
- Error in completion and submission of forms duringthe process of application would lead to loss of application processing for the academic session (e.g. selecting M.Tech instead of PGD or Ph.D)
- Candidates cannot transfer unsuccessful application from one programme to another
- Statement of result of four years and above cannot be used for admission (candidates should obtain certificate from relevant examination body)
- Applicants are no longer required to present ‘O’level results for Postgraduate admission
- All applicants are reminded that Application Form and Acceptance Fees are non-refundable.
- ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT WITHOUT TRANSCRIPT LABEL WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
See also: List of Universities Selling Postgraduate Forms for 2019/2020 Academic Session.
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Pls sir I want to use waec gce private candidate for my registration and I don’t know what to choose. Is it gce ordinary level 1 or gce ordinary level 2 or waec 2
Good evening Sir, please i made the payment of 20000 to purchase the form at unity bank via Etransact on monday i.e 2 days ago as we were instructed too but I’ve been trying to verify payment and whenever I try it keeps saying in unable to complete transaction verification…
Please what could be the cause…..
I’ve tried calling the school’s hot line to make complaint but its not reachable… Please what do you advise me to do and how do in reach the people In charge please.
Please sir,is the sale of futa PGD form still on?
Good evening,please I’m having same issues..I made my own payment on Monday for masters and I’ve been trying to verify but its saying the sane thing as yours..I.e unable to complete verification process………
Please.
Have u been able to verify yours and proceed with the application ?? If yes please how did you go about it
sir have made payment for the PGD application form in a bank and i have been given a a confirmation but when i try to verify my payment i get an error message that (Unable to complete transaction verification, check your entries and try again-B) pls sir what should i do
Maybe the money is yet to be remitted to the schools account
I’m applying for the MSc admission into Building Technology.
Do I need to print out an application form to take to bank for payment, if yes, please indicate where to go, thank you in advance.
Need admission for my MSC in futa . Pls wen d forn is out pls let me know.
I have a first degree, Bsc Building (from Ambrose Alli University ) and I want to apply for Pgd Civil Engineering 2019/2020 session the coming session to be precise. How do I go about it?
Maybe the money is yet to be remitted to the schools account
Please i have a question, which school is refered to here is it d previous school or Futa; surname_school/dept.doc e.g?????
Are those applying for an M.Phil/PH.D programme is in architecture expected to submit a thesis topic proposal to the school at this stage of application?
Hello bro, nice efforts u r making, surname_school/dept.doc e.g(Ojo_sos/che.researchproposal), which school is referred to, is it previous school were u did ur msc or futa were u want to continue??
Pls I need likely questions for M eng in mechanical engineering. Thank you
Do I use pen to fill my transcript label?
Good day sir. Pls my transcript will be send on Monday 17th hope is not too late. They only send to one of my referre.
Hi, pls i just heard the form for pg is out but we are in the eight week… And transcript is six week latest