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FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY.

He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K.

He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE

Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number.     More>>

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TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria.     More>>

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SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date.     More>>

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GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University.     More>>

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STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding.     More>>

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ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS

In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University     More>>

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OTHER MAJOR HEADLINES

FUTY GETS NEW INFORMATION OFFICER

FUTYNEWS GET NEW EDITORIAL BOARD

ADAMAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT FUTY

FUTY VICE CHANCELLOR PAYS COURTESY CALL TO GOVERNOR NYAKO AND SENATOR JUBRIL AMINU

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT APPOINTED

STAMP DUTIES ACT: NIPOST SOLICITS FOR VCs SUPPORT

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS PRAYS FOR THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIMAID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES VICE CHANCELLOR

UTILITY VEHICHLES FOR DEANS AND COORDINATORS

THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

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HOW TO APPLY

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants for all the Prograames can obtain application forms from the SECRETARY, SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE, on payment of non-refundable fee in cash or Bank draft payable to “Federal University of Technology, Yola” through Spring Bank Jimeta-Yola as follows:

(i) Ph.D/MTech/MA/M.Sc/MBA/MPA Fees-Five thousand Naira (N5, 000.00)

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma                  - Three thousand Naira (N3, 000.00)

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS

(i) Completed forms should be accompanied with one(1) self-addressed envelope (each Measuring 22.5 cm x  10cm), (9” x 4”) and carrying current postal stamp to be used for the receipt of the application; and marked “PG Application for Admission.” All applications should be returned to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University of Technology, Yola on or before two weeks from the date of advertisement. 

(ii) Applicants are required to make a THOROUGH ARRANGEMENT with their previous institutions to forward copies of their Transcript to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies at the Federal University of Technology, Yola

IMPORTANT APPLICATION PROCEDURES

a. Any candidate wishing to read for a postgraduate diploma or higher degree of FUTY shall apply for provisional admission, through the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS).

b. Application for admission for such postgraduate studies shall be made in duplicate, using the prescribed forms obtainable from SPGS on payment of appropriate application fees.

c. The completed application forms, together with copies of relevant certificates and credentials, shall be sent to the Secretary of SPGS.

d. The Candidate shall in addition, cause:

i) his former University/Institution to send relevant transcript(s) directly to the Secretary of SPGS;

ii) Three academic referees to send their confidential reports on prescribed SPGS forms directly to the Secretary of SPGS;

e. All documents must reach SPGS on or before a stated closing date for the receipt of application forms.

f. Candidates seeking admission into the SPGS shall, amongst other requirements, fulfill the general University requirements of having proficiency in English Language.

g. The SPGS shall forward the application of each candidate to the appropriate Department through the Dean of the relevant School for consideration and recommendation.

h. Candidates for postgraduate Diploma and Master’s degree programmes shall be considered for admission only once in an academic session at the beginning of each session. Doctoral candidates shall be considered twice at the beginning of each semester.

i. Any request by candidates who have applied for admission for a change of Department, degree in view, field of study etc, must reach the Secretary, SPGS before the closing date of submission of completed application forms.

j. In respect of every candidate for admission, the Departmental Postgraduate Committee shall recommend as follows to the SPGS through the appropriate School Postgraduate Studies Committee, using the appropriate format , (see appendix).

k. Members of staff of the University, including teaching staff and research fellows, who possess the necessary qualifications may be admitted for part-time study.

l. Neither the SPGS nor the Senate of the University shall be obliged to give reasons for the non-acceptance of the candidature of any applicant for postgraduate studies.

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