Federal University of Technology, Owerri: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3914 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #114 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #21 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 2 | In Owerri |
| #631 of 1,016 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 49 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- futo.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | 5 O'level credit passes in General Certificate of Education (GCE), or Senior School Certificate (SSC), or National Examination Council (NECO), or National Board for Technical Education (NABTEB) in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics |
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; March-July) |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for Federal University of Technology, Owerri based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Federal University of Technology, Owerri has published 6,475 scientific papers with 49,330 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Ecology, Medicine, and Geology.
Federal University of Technology, Owerri majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 | 21 |
| 1994 | 13 | 13 |
| 1995 | 16 | 22 |
| 1996 | 13 | 23 |
| 1997 | 10 | 29 |
| 1998 | 7 | 27 |
| 1999 | 11 | 37 |
| 2000 | 14 | 37 |
| 2001 | 9 | 40 |
| 2002 | 21 | 80 |
| 2003 | 22 | 67 |
| 2004 | 39 | 85 |
| 2005 | 74 | 126 |
| 2006 | 108 | 171 |
| 2007 | 39 | 231 |
| 2008 | 35 | 427 |
| 2009 | 54 | 524 |
| 2010 | 89 | 703 |
| 2011 | 111 | 703 |
| 2012 | 126 | 904 |
| 2013 | 162 | 1116 |
| 2014 | 274 | 1442 |
| 2015 | 219 | 1395 |
| 2016 | 235 | 1584 |
| 2017 | 348 | 1711 |
| 2018 | 306 | 1917 |
| 2019 | 470 | 2569 |
| 2020 | 682 | 3760 |
| 2021 | 785 | 5006 |
| 2022 | 724 | 6310 |
| 2023 | 767 | 7934 |
| 2024 | 563 | 9368 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Federal University of Technology, Owerri gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Faculty | Indigene | Non-Indigene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Engineering, Agriculture, Sciences | ,360;42,500 | ,360;47,500 |
| Undergraduate | Management Sciences, Social Sciences | ,360;37,500 | ,360;42,500 |
| Postgraduate | Engineering, Agriculture, Sciences | ,360;71,000 | ,360;81,000 |
| Postgraduate | Management Sciences, Social Sciences | ,360;66,000 | ,360;76,000 |
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Crop Production, Dental Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Geology, Laboratory Techniques, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgical Engineering, Microbiology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Public Health, Regional Planning, Soil Science, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Textile Technology, Town Planning, Wildlife |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Architecture, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Crop Production, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Entomology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Gender Studies, Geology, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Logistics Management, Management, Marine Transport, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Microbiology, Optometry, Parasitology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Power Engineering, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Public Health, Regional Planning, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Technology, Town Planning, Transport and Communications, Transport Management, Wildlife, Women's Studies |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Architecture, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Crop Production, Development Studies, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Gender Studies, Geology, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Logistics Management, Management, Marine Transport, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources, Optometry, Parasitology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Power Engineering, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Public Health, Regional Planning, Soil Science, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Transport and Communications, Transport Management, Water Science, Wildlife |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Architecture, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Crop Production, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Management, Epidemiology, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Geology, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Logistics Management, Marine Transport, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Optometry, Parasitology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Power Engineering, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Public Health, Regional Planning, Soil Science, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Transport and Communications, Transport Management, Water Management, Wildlife |
Notable alumni
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Ndubuisi Ekekwe
- Occupations
- academic
- Biography
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Ndubuisi Ekekwe [ⁿdubuisi ekekʷe] is a Nigerian business person. He is the founder of First Atlantic Semiconductors & Microelectronics – West Africa's leading embedded systems company. His working experience includes Analog Devices Corp where he co-designed a generation accelerometer for the iPhone and created the company's first wafer level chip scale package for inertial sensor. He is a player in the U.S. semiconductor industry where he develops innovative microchip and invented a micro-controller for medical robots. Ndubuisi Ekekwe was named in 2020 by The Guardian (Nigeria) as one of 60 Nigerians In 60 Years Making “Nigerian Lives Matter”.
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Waconzy
- Occupations
- songwriter
- Biography
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Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu, better known by stage name Waconzy, is a singer, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist with family roots in Umuahia, the capital city of Abia State, southeastern Nigeria. He is the founder of Dv8 Media and the Waconzy Foundation. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his song "I Celebrate" which appeared on the I Celebrate album. His second album Money Back Guarantee was released in 2013. He is currently signed to Dv8 Media.
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Paul Obiefule
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Paul Ikechukwu Obiefule // is a Nigerian retired footballer.
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Chris Ekiyor
- Occupations
- dentistpolitician
- Biography
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Chris Ekiyor is a dental surgeon and the president emeritus of the Ijaw Youth Council. He is the founder of RAHI Medical Outreach.
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Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji // is a Nigerian politician and former member of parliament who represented Umuahia Central State Constituency. He served as the 11th Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly since June 10, 2019 till June 10, 2023. He was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly on the 10th of June, 2019 during the Inauguration of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly.
Federal University of Technology, Owerri faculties and divisions
| Centre : Continuing Education (CCE) | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Mathematics, Physics |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : General Studies | English, French, Igbo, Philosophy, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Erosion Studies | Earth Sciences |
| School : Agriculture And Agricultural Technology | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Crop Production, Fishery, Forestry, Soil Science, Technology, Wildlife |
| School : Biological Science | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology |
| School : Electrical Systems and Engineering Technology | Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Power Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Engineering and Engineering Technology | Agricultural Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Textile Technology |
| School : Environmental Science | Architecture, Building Technologies, Environmental Management, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| School : Health Technology | Dental Technology, Health Sciences, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Public Health |
| School : Information and Communication Technology | Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Software Engineering |
| School : Logistics and Innovation Technology | Entrepreneurship, Logistics Management, Management, Marine Transport, Transport and Communications, Transport Management |
| School : Physical Science | Chemistry, Geology, Laboratory Techniques, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | FUTO |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Accreditation | National University Commission(NUC); Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) |
| Motto | Technology for Service |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.M.B. 1526 Owerri, Imo State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 908,000 |