The Postgraduate School of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), Niger State, is inviting applications from qualified candidates for admission into its Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master's (M.Tech/M.Eng), and Ph.D. programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Online applications open on Monday, 27th February 2026 and close on Friday, 20th March 2026.
Admission Requirements by Programme
All applicants must possess a valid NYSC Discharge or Exemption Letter. Candidates with a Pass grade at any level (Degree, PGD, HND, or OND) or a Diploma CGPA below 2.50 do not qualify.
- Ph.D. Programmes (Full-Time: 6-10 Semesters | Part-Time: 10-14 Semesters): Master's degree from FUTMINNA or another recognized university with a minimum weighted score average of 60% ('B' grade) or a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale, plus a research proposal uploaded on the portal.
- Master's Degree Programmes (Full-Time Only: 3-6 Semesters):
- Minimum of Second-Class Honours (Lower Division) degree from a recognized university; OR
- Third-Class Honours degree with at least 2 years of post-graduation experience in a relevant field; OR
- HND (minimum Lower Credit) plus a relevant PGD (minimum Lower Credit / 2.50 CGPA) and 1 year of post-graduation experience.
- Note: Where a departmental qualifying exam is required for 3rd-Class or HND+PGD applicants, an additional exam fee of ₦2,000.00 applies.
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes (3-6 Semesters): Third-Class Honours degree in a relevant field, or HND (minimum Lower Credit) / OND Lower Credit with 1 year of experience.
Available Schools, Centres & Institutes
- School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology; School of Food Science and Agricultural Technology; School of Agronomy and Forestry Technology
- School of Electrical Engineering and Technology; School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering and Technology; School of Innovative Technology
- School of Architectural Technology; School of Environmental Technology
- School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT)
- School of Life Sciences; School of Physical Sciences; School of Science and Technology Education
- Centre for Disaster Risk Management & Development Studies; Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development; Africa Centre of Excellence for Mycotoxin and Food Safety; Institute for Land and Community Resilience; International Centre for Emerging Technology (ICET)
How to Apply (₦15,000 Fee)
- Visit futminna.edu.ng and pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦15,000.00 (plus service charges) online via Remita using a MasterCard or Verve card.
- Complete the online form, upload colour scans of your original certificates, and ensure at least two (2) referees submit their online referee reports before Friday, 20th March 2026.
- Forward official academic transcripts to: The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, or via official email to pgs@futminna.edu.ng. (Admitted candidates will pay a ₦20,000 acceptance fee).
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