Advance Your Career with an (M.Tech) Masters of Technology in Fintech & Blockchain from Federal University of Technology Minna!

Are you looking to advance your career with a postgraduate degree? The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 academic session. This is your opportunity to enrol in top-tier PhD, Master’s, and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes across various disciplines.

General Admission Requirements

PhD Programmes

To qualify for a PhD programme at FUTMINNA, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Master’s degree from FUTMINNA or any other recognized university.
• Maintain a minimum weighted score average of 60%, a ‘B’ grade, or a CGPA of 3.50 out of 5.00.
• Some candidates may be required to take additional courses based on their academic background.

Master’s Degree Programmes

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• A minimum of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree from a recognized university.
• A Third Class Honours degree with at least two years of relevant experience (some departments may require a qualifying examination).
• HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in a relevant field with at least Lower Credit and one year of graduation experience.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes

• Candidates with a Third Class Honours degree in relevant fields.
• HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit and at least one year of graduation experience.

Important Notes:

• NYSC certificate or exemption letter is required for admission.
• Candidates with a PASS grade at any level do not qualify for admission.
• Master’s degree students must maintain a CGPA of 2.50 each semester to continue in the programme.

Duration of Programmes

PhD Programme

• Full-time: Minimum of 6 semesters (3 years), maximum of 10 semesters (5 years).
• Part-time: Minimum of 10 semesters (5 years), maximum of 14 semesters (7 years).

Master’s Degree Programmes

• Full-time only: Minimum of 3 semesters (1.5 years), maximum of 6 semesters (3 years).

PGD Programmes

• Full-time: Minimum of 3 semesters (1.5 years), maximum of 6 semesters (3 years).

Schools & Research Centres Offering Postgraduate Programmes

• School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology
• School of Electrical Engineering and Technology
• School of Innovative Technology
• School of Environmental Technology
• School of Information and Communication Technology
• School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering, and Technology
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Physical Sciences
• School of Science and Technology Education
• Centre for Disaster Risk Management & Development Studies
• Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development
• Africa Centre of Excellence for Mycotoxin and Food Safety
• Institute for Land and Community Resilience
• International Centre for Emerging Technology.

Application Process

• The online application form will be accessible from Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
• Ensure all required information is provided correctly, including a valid email and phone number.
• Submit your completed application online before the deadline on March 31st, 2025.
• Print your completed application form for future reference.
• PhD and Master’s applicants must forward official transcripts to: The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State.
  OR via email: pgs@futminna.edu.ng
• PhD applicants must upload their research proposals along with their applications.
• Candidates must ensure their referees submit online reference reports before the deadline.

Application Fees

• Application Fee: ₦15,000 (plus applicable service charges).
• Payments must be made online via Remita using a MasterCard or Verve card.

Acceptance & Registration

• Successful candidates must pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of ₦20,000.
• Registration includes credential screening at the Postgraduate School and department-level registration.
• Admission is forfeited if registration is not completed within the stipulated time.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY HERE