Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About FUTA
Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) — public non-profit university. It is located in Akure, Nigeria. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1981. FUTA is working together with Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Committee of Vice Chancellors(CVC), Committee of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (CORNU), Committee of Bursars of Nigerian Universities (COBONU), Nigerian Academy of Sciences (NAS), Abdus- Salem Institute of Theorectical Physics, Alexander van Humboldt Fellows, Nigerian Institute of Physics(NIP), Nigerian Institute of Plant Protection, Nigerian Institute of Chemists, Association of African Univerities (AAU), Association of West African Universities (AWAU), DAAD Germany, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Association of Nigerian University Professional Adminstrators (ANUPA), Association University Administrators (AUA UK), Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FSN), Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and marine Research.
The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-1000.
FUTA carries out research in several scientific areas.
The academic calendar at FUTA is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Nigeria. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at FUTA for local citizens starts from 1 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 2,500 USD. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local1USD/year
Foreign2,500USD/year
Master
Local2USD/year
Foreign2,500USD/year
Bachelor degree at FUTA
Students are accepted to bachelor's programs at FUTA based on the results of entrance exams.
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. The advantages of such a location include the ability to quickly get to the city, access to various types of recreation (in nature and in the city) and a close-knit student community. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Not only locals study at FUTA, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
Campus Type
Suburban
Library
Yes
What to do after graduation
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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