Federal University of Technology Owerri, also called FUTO, is a federal public-owned university that specializes mostly in offering technology-based courses. The university is located in Owerri, which serves as a capital city for Imo State.
Federal University of Technology Owerri was established in 1980 by the first executive president of Nigeria, Shehu Shagari, in order to drive Nigeria Technological development: The establishment of the university came as a need to establish a university of technology in each geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
When Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) was established, it was merged with Alvan Ikoku College of Education Owerri, also incorporating the students inside them. The university at an earlier stage of establishment only began with just 200 students who studied various courses in the institution.
Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has a history among universities in Nigeria; it is one of the oldest technology-based universities across West Africa, and it is the only federal university of technology that is located in the whole eastern region of Nigeria.
Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is ranked amongst the 30th best universities in Nigeria. The university is known for securing partnerships with global brands, including Cisco and Interswitch, and this partnership yielded a positive impact as these organizations donated digital switches and access points to the institution.
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Schools in the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO)
- School of Biological Science
- Directorate of General Studies
- School of Basic Medical Sciences
- School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology
- School of Electrical Systems and Engineering Technology
- School of Postgraduate Studies
- School of Physical Science
- School of Environmental Sciences
- School of Health Technology
- School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
- School of Logistics and Innovation Technology
- School of Information and Communication Technology
Courses offered in FUTO
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Animal Science and Technology
- Architecture
- Biochemistry
- Biological Science(s)
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Building Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Crop Science and Technology
- Cyber Security
- Cyber Security
- Cyber Security Science
- Dental Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Environmental Health Science
- Environmental Management
- Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Food Science & Technology
- Forensic Science
- Forensic Science
- Forensic Science
- Forestry & Wildlife Technology
- Geology
- History and International Studies
- Human Physiology
- Information Technology
- Information Technology
- Information Technology
- Logistics and Transport Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Medicine & Surgery
- Medicine and Surgery
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Microbiology
- Optometry
- Petroleum Engineering
- Physics
- Polymer & Textile Engineering
- Project Management Technology
- Prosthesis & Orthopaedic Technology
- Public Health Technology
- Quantity Surveying
- Radiography
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Software Engineering
- Soil Science and Technology
- Statistics
- Statistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Surveying & Geoinformatics
- Telecommunication Engineering
- Urban & Regional Planning
Admission Requirement and Eligibility
โ Candidate must be at least 16 years old
โ Candidate must score a minimum of 150 in UTME.
โ Candidates who did not choose FUTO as their first choice must change to FUTO on JAMB CAPS.
โ Candidate must have the correct JAMB subject combination for the chosen course
โ Candidate must have a minimum of 5 credit passes, and these must include English Language and Mathematics, and the subjects must be relevant to the chosen course in no more than two sittings.
โ Candidate details on JAMB CAPS must match application details.
โ Candidate OโLevel results must be uploaded on JAMB CAPS before the deadline.
โ Only candidates who complete the application will be considered.
POST-UTME APPLICATION PROCEDURE
โ Visit www.futo.edu.ng or http://portal.futo.edu.ng/undergraduate
โ Click Prospective Students and then Undergraduate
โ Click Generate Invoice.
โ Enter JAMB registration number
โGenerate invoice with RRR
โ Pay at bank or online using ATM card
โ Return to the portal
โ Click Application Form
โ Login with JAMB registration number
โ Fill out the form correctly
โ Confirm entries
โ Submit application
โ Print acknowledgement slip
โ Wait for further communication
Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) Cut-off mark for all courses
| Course | Cut-off Mark |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | 150 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 170 |
| Agriculture | 150 |
| Animal Science and Technology | 150 |
| Architecture | 180 |
| Biochemistry | 170 |
| Biological Science(s) | 150 |
| Biology | 150 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 190 |
| Biotechnology | 170 |
| Building Technology | 160 |
| Chemical Engineering | 200 |
| Chemistry | 160 |
| Civil Engineering | 190 |
| Computer Engineering | 200 |
| Computer Science | 200 |
| Crop Science and Technology | 150 |
| Cyber Security | 200 |
| Cyber Security Science | 200 |
| Dental Technology | 190 |
| Electrical Engineering | 190 |
| Electrical/Electronics Engineering | 200 |
| Electronics Engineering | 190 |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 150 |
| Environmental Health Science | 170 |
| Environmental Management | 150 |
| Fisheries & Aquaculture | 150 |
| Food Science & Technology | 170 |
| Forensic Science | 180 |
| Forestry & Wildlife Technology | 150 |
| Geology | 170 |
| History and International Studies | 160 |
| Human Physiology | 180 |
| Information Technology | 180 |
| Logistics and Transport Technology | 160 |
| Mathematics | 160 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 200 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | 200 |
| Medicine & Surgery | 280 |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 170 |
| Microbiology | 180 |
| Optometry | 230 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 210 |
| Physics | 160 |
| Polymer & Textile Engineering | 150 |
| Project Management Technology | 150 |
| Prosthesis & Orthopaedic Technology | 170 |
| Public Health Technology | 180 |
| Quantity Surveying | 160 |
| Radiography | 220 |
| Science Laboratory Technology | 180 |
| Software Engineering | 200 |
| Soil Science and Technology | 150 |
| Statistics | 160 |
| Supply Chain Management | 150 |
| Surveying & Geoinformatics | 160 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 190 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
โ What courses are offered at Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO
FUTO offers a wide range of courses. Some of the courses include medicine and surgery, biochemistry, mechanical engineering, and a lot of other courses, most especially technology-based courses.
โ What is the general cut-off mark for FUTO 2026/2027?
The general cutoff mark for FUTO for 2026/2027 admission is 150 and above.
โ Can I gain admission into FUTO with 150?
Yes, and that is for less competitive courses; competitive courses require a high cutoff mark.
โ Does FUTO accept second-choice candidates?
Yes, but the requirement is that you must change the institution to your first choice institution when applying for Post-UTME.
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