FUTMINNA Opens Applications for 2025/2026 Postgraduate Programmes

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Postgraduate Programmes across various Schools and Centres for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.

General Admission Requirements

PhD Programmes

• Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree from FUTMINNA or a recognized university, or possess equivalent qualifications acceptable to the University Senate.
• A minimum overall performance of 60%, ‘B’ grade, or CGPA of 3.50/5.00 in the Master’s programme is required.
• Candidates with weak backgrounds may be required to take prescribed courses at the discretion of the School/Department.

Master’s Programmes

• Minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) from FUTMINNA or any recognized university.
• Third Class Honours holders with at least 2 years relevant experience may be considered, potentially requiring a departmental qualifying examination.
• HND holders with Lower Credit and Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field with 1 year relevant experience may be considered.
• Examination fee of N2,000 applies where qualifying exams are required.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes

• Third Class Honours or HND holders with Lower Credit and relevant experience are eligible.
• OND Lower Credit holders may also be considered with relevant experience.

Other Requirements

• NYSC certificate or exemption letter is mandatory for all programmes.
• Candidates with pass grades at any level or CGPA below 2.50 (for Master’s) are ineligible.
• Science-based backgrounds are generally preferred.
• All Master’s programmes include both coursework and research components; a thesis defense is mandatory.

Duration of Programmes

PhD

• Full-time: Minimum 6 semesters (3 academic sessions), maximum 10 semesters (5 sessions)
• Part-time: Minimum 10 semesters (5 sessions), maximum 14 semesters (7 sessions)

Master’s Degree

• Minimum 3 semesters, maximum 6 semesters (full-time only)
• CGPA of 2.50 must be maintained each semester

Postgraduate Diploma

• Minimum 3 semesters, maximum 6 semesters
• CGPA of 1.50 must be maintained

Schools and Centres Offering Postgraduate Programmes

• Agriculture & Agricultural Technology
• Food Science & Agricultural Technology
• Agronomy & Forestry Technology
• Electrical Engineering & Technology
• Innovative Technology
• Architectural Technology
• Environmental Technology
• Information & Communication Technology
• Infrastructure, Process Engineering & Technology
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Science & Technology Education
• Centre for Disaster Risk Management & Development Studies
• Centre for Human Settlements & Urban Development
• Africa Centre of Excellence for Mycotoxin & Food Safety
• Institute for Land & Community Resilience
• International Centre for Emerging Technology (ICET)

Method of Application

• Applications are online only via FUTMINNA Postgraduate Portal
• Forms available from Monday, 27th February 2026
• Submission deadline: Friday, 20th March 2026
• Applicants must provide accurate information, current email addresses, and phone numbers.
• Official transcripts of previous degrees or PGDs must be sent to:
  The Secretary, Postgraduate School, FUTMINNA, Niger State or emailed to pgs@futminna.edu.ng
• PhD applicants must also upload research proposals.
• Minimum of two referees required; referee reports must be submitted online and optionally as hard copies.
• All certificates must be uploaded in original color copies.

Application Fees

• N15,000 plus applicable service charges via Remita using MasterCard or Verve

Acceptance and Registration

• Successful applicants must pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of N20,000
• Subsequent registration involves verification of credentials, payment of school fees, and departmental registration within stipulated deadlines