The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), has commenced applications for admission into its 2026/2027 Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Foundation School Programme.
The one-year programme, coordinated by the University's Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), is designed to prepare candidates for Direct Entry admission into FUTO and other universities in Nigeria and abroad.
Prospective applicants who meet the admission requirements are invited to submit their applications through the University's official portal.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of five O'Level credit passes obtained in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB in not more than two sittings. The required subjects include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Other relevant subjects applicable to the candidate's intended course of study.
Candidates applying for the MBBS programme must have at least five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology obtained in one sitting.
The University also stated that awaiting results will not be accepted for admission into the programme.
Available Subject Combinations
FUTO offers the following JUPEB subject combinations:
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics (BCP)
- Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics (CMP)
These combinations apply to various academic programmes, including:
- Agriculture and Agricultural Technology
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Engineering and Engineering Technology
- Electrical Systems Engineering Technology
- Environmental Sciences
- Health Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
- Logistics and Innovation Technology
- Physical Sciences
- Medicine
Candidates are advised to select the subject combination that corresponds with their intended course of study.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should:
- Visit the official FUTO website at www.futo.edu.ng.
- Navigate to the Prospective Students section.
- Select the JUPEB Application portal and complete the online application.
The University advised candidates to carefully follow all application instructions, ensure they choose the correct subject combination, and provide their names exactly as they appear on their National Identification Number (NIN) slip.
FUTO also reminded applicants that successful candidates will be required to register for the 2027 JAMB Direct Entry admission exercise at the appropriate time.
Application Fee
The application fee for the 2026/2027 JUPEB programme is:
₦25,000
Admission Status
Applicants can check their admission status on the University's website approximately two weeks after completing their online application.
Lectures Begin
The University announced that lectures for the 2026/2027 JUPEB programme will commence on:
Monday, September 21, 2026
Enquiries
For further information, prospective candidates may contact the JUPEB Desk Office through:
- 07037694227
- 07034517474
The admission notice was signed by Chiedozie Uba, Registrar.
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