The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) is pleased to announce the commencement of applications for its Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. This intensive one-year programme provides a unique opportunity for prospective students to gain Direct Entry Admission into FUTO and other JUPEB-affiliated universities in Nigeria and abroad, leading to various undergraduate degree programmes.

Eligibility Criteria

Prospective candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) O'Level Credit passes in SSCE/NECO/NABTEB, obtained at not more than two (2) sittings. These credits must include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and other subjects relevant to the candidate's desired course of study at the University. Please note that "Awaiting Results" will not be accepted.

FUTO JUPEB Subject Combinations

The available JUPEB subject combinations at FUTO include:

• Biology (B)
• Mathematics (M)
• Chemistry (C)
• Physics (P)

Available Programmes and Subject Combinations

The JUPEB programme offers pathways to various schools within FUTO, each with specific subject combination requirements:

• School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT): Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
• School of Basic Medical Sciences (SBMS): Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
• School of Biological Sciences (SOBS): Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
• School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET): Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
• School of Electrical System Engineering/Technology (SESET): Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
• School of Environmental Sciences (SOES): Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
• School of Health Technology (SOHT): Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
• School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT): Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
• School of Logistics and Innovation Technology (SLIT): Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
• School of Physical Sciences (SOPS): Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
• College of Medicine (COMED): Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)

Method of Application

Interested candidates are to follow the steps below to apply:

1. Application Form: Log on to the official FUTO website: www.futo.edu.ng.
2. Navigate to "Prospective Students" and click on "JUPEB Application" to apply online.
3. Applicants are required to use a valid e-mail address and personal telephone numbers during the application process.
4. Candidates are strongly advised to carefully follow the application instructions and ensure they select the correct subject combinations and that their names appear exactly as on their NIN slip. Errors in this regard may adversely affect the candidate's admission.
5. All candidates are required to register for the 2026 JAMB Direct Entry at the appropriate time.

Application Fee: The non-refundable application fee is N25,000, payable via Remita.

Admission Status and Lecture Commencement

• Admission Status: Candidates can confirm their admission status approximately one week after successful online application by visiting www.futo.edu.ng.
• Lectures Begin: Lectures for the 2025/2026 academic session are scheduled to commence on September 22, 2025.

For further enquiries, please contact the FUTO JUPEB Desk Officer at 07037694227 or 07034517474.