Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun Opens 2026/2027 Post-UTME Admission

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, has announced the commencement of its Post-UTME admission exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to the university, applications are open to candidates who scored 160 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The online application portal opened on Monday, May 25, 2026, and will close on Friday, July 17, 2026. Interested applicants are required to complete their registration via https://utme.fupre.edu.ng.

Available Programmes

College of Science
Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Environmental Management and Toxicology
Geology
Geophysics
Physics
Statistics
Petroleum Chemistry
Science Laboratory Technology
Mathematics

College of Engineering and Technology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Marine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Natural Gas Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Petrochemical Engineering

College of Maritime and Offshore Studies
Maritime Economics and Finance
Maritime Transport and Logistics

College of Computing
Computer Science
Data Science
Cyber Security
Information Technology
Software Engineering

College of Petroleum Administration and Management
Petroleum Information Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Entrepreneurship
Procurement Management

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Score a minimum of 160 in the 2026 UTME
Select FUPRE as first choice or complete a change of institution to FUPRE via JAMB
Possess at least five relevant O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings
Be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026

Direct Entry Admission

Direct Entry candidates must possess recognised certificates, diplomas, or degrees approved by NUC, NBTE, or NCCE.

However, Direct Entry admission is not available for:

Petroleum Information Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Entrepreneurship
Procurement Management
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Petroleum Chemistry

Post-UTME Screening

The screening exercise is scheduled to hold from July 20 to July 24, 2026, with a screening fee of ₦2,000.

Application Procedure

Candidates are required to:

Visit https://utme.fupre.edu.ng
Generate invoice and pay ₦2,000 screening fee
Enter JAMB registration number
Complete the online application form
Use a valid phone number linked to JAMB
Create a password for access to admission status
Review and submit application
Print confirmation slip

The university noted that it remains committed to delivering industry-focused education, innovation-driven training, and strong employability outcomes for graduates.