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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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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

FUTY offers the following types of postgraduate programmes:-

a) Postgraduate Diploma

b) Masters Degree (M.Tech, M.Eng, M.Sc, M.A., MBA, MPA)

c) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

d) Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)

Candidates must have pass at Credit level in at least five departmental relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics. The following may qualify for admission into the specific postgraduate programmes as follows:-

Postgraduate Diploma

a. Graduates of FUTY or any other recognised University;

b. Holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least an upper credit pass in relevant disciplines;

c. HND holders with lower credits in relevant disciplines but with a minimum of five years relevant post-qualification experience;

d. Holders of other professional qualifications which may be acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.

e. In special cases candidates may be admitted after passing such tests, examinations etc, as may be prescribed by a Department/School.

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Master’s Degree

a. Holders of first degree of FUTY with first or second class honours;

b. Holders of equivalent qualifications from other recognised Universities;

c. A candidate with a degree lower than second class honours may be eligible if either:

i. he/she has good relevant Postgraduate Diploma with at least an upper credit pass; or

ii. he/she has Higher National Diploma (HND) plus Postgraduate Diploma with Upper Credit or Distinction

iii. he/she passes any prescribed qualifying examinations for admission

iv. he/she has a minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience

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Doctor of Philosophy

i. Candidates who hold a Master’s degree of FUTY with GPA 3.5 (on a 5 point scale)

ii. Candidates with equivalent qualifications from other recognised Universities

iii. Candidates with any other qualifications with relevant working Experience which are acceptable to the Postgraduate School Board and Senate

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Our Postgraduate students are research students. Having this in mind, we make available every facility required for condusive research at their disposal