The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), was established in 1981 to produce graduates with practical and theoretical knowledge of technologies.
During the establishment of this university, several other universities of technology were established, including the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Federal University of Technology, Abeokuta (FUTAB), FUNAAB, Federal University of Technology Minna, Federal University of Technology Yola, and Federal University of Technology Bauchi.
The University of Technology was ranked eighth and fifth in 2020 and 2022 by Webometrics and World University Rankings.
The Albert Ilemobade Library is located near the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, is a central library in the university. The library was Established in 1982 to serve various fields of study and is open to all senior staff, students, and alumni.
Some of the facilities available for students in this university include; libraries, lecture halls, laboratories, computer centres, Wi-Fi connectivity, sports fields, student hostels, cafeterias, health centres, and auditoriums.
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Faculties At FUTA
| S/N | FACULTY | DEPARTMENT |
| 1 | College Of Health Sciences (CHS) | School Of Basic Medical Sciences (SBMS) School Of Basic Clinical Sciences School Of Clinical Sciences |
| 2 | School Of Physical Sciences (SPS) | Chemistry Mathematics Physics Statistics |
| 3 | School Of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology (SAAT) | Agricultural & Resource Economics Agricultural Extension & Comm. Tech. Animal Production And Health Crop, Soil & Pest Mangt. Ecotourism & Wildlife Mangt Fisheries & Aquaculture Food Science & Tech. Forestry & Wood Tech. Nutrition And Dietetics Research Farm |
| 4 | School Of Basic Medical Sciences (SBMS) | Department Of Anatomy Department Of Biomedical Technology Department Of Medical Laboratory Science Department Of Physiology Medicine And Surgery (Pre-Clinicals) |
| 5 | School Of Basic Clinical Sciences (SBCS) | – |
| 6 | School Of Clinical Sciences (SCS) | Department Of Anatomy Department Of Biomedical Technology Department Of Medical Laboratory Science Department Of Physiology Medicine And Surgery (Pre-Clinical) |
| 7 | School Of Engineering & Engineering Technology (SEET) | Computer Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Chemical Engineering Agricultural Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engr Information Communication Technology Industrial And Production Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallur. Mining Engineering |
| 8 | School Of Earth & Mineral Sciences (SEMS) | Applied Geophysics Applied Geology Meterology Marine Science & Technology Remote Sensing & GIS |
| 9 | School Of Environmental Technology (SET) | Architecture Building Estate Management Industrial Design Quantity Surveying Surveying & GeoInformatics Urban & Regional Planning |
| 10 | School Of Logistic & Innovation Technology (SLIT) | Department Of Accounting Department Of Business Administration Department Of Economics Department Of Entrepreneurship Management Tech. Department Of Project Management Technology Department Of Logistics And Transport Technology |
| 11 | School Of Life Sciences (SLS) | Biology Biochemistry Microbiology |
| 12 | School Of Computing (SOC) | Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity Information Systems Software Engineering |
| 13 | School Of Postgraduate Studies | – |
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List Of FUTA Courses
The FUTA courses and programmes are listed below;
| S/N | Courses |
|---|---|
| 1 | AGRIC EXTENSION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY |
| 2 | AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING |
| 3 | AGRICULTURE RESOURCE ECONOMICS |
| 4 | ANIMAL PRODUCTION & HEALTH SERVICES |
| 5 | APPLIED GEOLOGY |
| 6 | APPLIED GEOPHYSICS |
| 7 | ARCHITECTURE |
| 8 | BIOCHEMISTRY |
| 9 | BIOLOGY |
| 10 | BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY |
| 11 | BIOTECHNOLOGY |
| 12 | BUILDING |
| 13 | CIVIL ENGINEERING |
| 14 | COMPUTER ENGINEERING |
| 15 | COMPUTER SCIENCE |
| 16 | CROP SOIL & PEST MANAGEMENT |
| 17 | CYBER SECURITY |
| 18 | ECOTOURISM & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT |
| 19 | ELECTRICAL /ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING |
| 20 | ESTATE MANAGEMENT |
| 21 | FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE |
| 22 | FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY |
| 23 | FORESTRY & WOOD TECHNOLOGY |
| 24 | HUMAN ANATOMY |
| 25 | INDUSTRIAL & PRODUCTION ENGINEERING |
| 26 | INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY |
| 27 | INDUSTRIAL DESIGN |
| 28 | INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS |
| 29 | INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY |
| 30 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
| 31 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
| 32 | MARINE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY |
| 33 | MATHEMATICS |
| 34 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| 35 | METALLURGICAL & MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
| 36 | METEOROLOGY |
| 37 | MICROBIOLOGY |
| 38 | MINING ENGINEERING |
| 39 | PHYSICS |
| 40 | PHYSIOLOGY |
| 41 | QUANTITY SURVEYING |
| 42 | REMOTE SENSING & GEOSCIENCES INFORMATION SYSTEM |
| 43 | SOFTWARE ENGINEERING |
| 44 | STATISTICS |
| 45 | SURVEYING & GEOINFORMATICS |
| 46 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING |
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List Of FUTA Programmes
FUTA’s Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programmes
B.Eng. Programmes:
- Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Microbiology.
- Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric) with specializations in Agricultural Extension & Communication Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries & Aquaculture.
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Food Science & Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design.
- Bachelor of Environmental Technology (B.Env.Tech) in Urban & Regional Planning, Building, Estate Management.
- Bachelor of Science in Management Technology (B.Sc. Management Tech).
Master’s Degree Programmes:
- Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
- Computer Science, Applied Geology, Physics, Microbiology.
- M.Tech. in Food Science & Technology, Industrial Mathematics, Industrial Chemistry.
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in selected disciplines.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specializations in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management.
- Master of Urban & Regional Planning (MURP) for advanced studies in urban planning.
Doctoral Programmes:
- Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
- Sciences, Technology fields, Management, and Environmental Studies.
These programs cater to students at various levels, providing specific knowledge, practical skills, and research abilities.
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