Federal University of Technology, Owerri: Statistics

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#4040 of 14,131 In the World
#117 of 1,104 In Africa
#20 of 157 In Nigeria
#1 of 2 In Owerri
#792 of 1,021 For Hydrology and Water resources management
Top50% For 33 other topics
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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 Rate20%
Admissions Requirements5 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 CalendarOctober 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 4,230 scientific papers with 27,138 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Medicine, and Materials Science.

Publications
4,230
Citations
27,138

Federal University of Technology, Owerri majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
2,739 / 19,249
Environmental Science
2,641 / 14,565
Engineering
2,580 / 21,312
Chemistry
2,564 / 22,190
Physics
2,041 / 18,183
Organic Chemistry
1,661 / 18,554
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,614 / 5,540
Ecology
1,542 / 8,149
Medicine
1,499 / 6,606
Materials Science
1,352 / 15,367
Geology
1,298 / 7,226
Quantum and Particle physics
1,192 / 12,430
Geography and Cartography
1,156 / 5,090
Computer Science
1,045 / 3,975
Biochemistry
1,002 / 9,094
Mathematics
902 / 3,270
Metallurgical Engineering
842 / 12,030
Political Science
781 / 1,941
Law
755 / 1,893
Agricultural Science
748 / 3,177
Paleontology
741 / 3,641
Business
737 / 2,618
Pathology
727 / 3,635
Statistics
716 / 2,411
Sociology
709 / 2,348
Economics
687 / 2,254
Genetics
684 / 3,642
Botany
662 / 3,885
History
642 / 2,144
Nutrition and Food Science
638 / 4,397
Archaeology
621 / 2,109
Physical chemistry
517 / 11,022
Environmental Management
511 / 3,568
Philosophy
503 / 1,423
Mechanical Engineering
496 / 3,395
Public Health
478 / 2,183
Electrical Engineering
446 / 3,457
Chemical Engineering
441 / 6,724
Horticulture
436 / 2,914
Psychology
414 / 1,453

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 7 7
1992 13 12
1993 8 17
1994 12 11
1995 16 17
1996 12 18
1997 11 24
1998 7 25
1999 11 29
2000 14 33
2001 9 33
2002 19 75
2003 19 59
2004 36 54
2005 79 117
2006 103 147
2007 37 216
2008 29 364
2009 32 449
2010 55 591
2011 69 606
2012 85 805
2013 112 901
2014 168 1155
2015 154 1079
2016 147 1196
2017 216 1048
2018 187 1250
2019 324 1626
2020 485 2223
2021 584 3068
2022 499 4000
2023 555 4933
Academic rankings

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
Master's Degree Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Mathematics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy Animal Husbandry, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Mathematics

Notable alumni

  1. Ndubuisi Ekekwe

    Ndubuisi Ekekwe
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1975-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    academic
    Biography

    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”.

  2. Waconzy

    Waconzy
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1983-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    songwriter
    Biography

    Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu, better known by stage name Waconzy, is a singer, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist with family roots in Umuahia, Abia State. 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.

  3. Paul Obiefule

    Paul Obiefule
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Paul Ikechukwu Obiefule // is a Nigerian retired footballer.

  4. Chris Ekiyor

    Chris Ekiyor
    Years
    1972-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    politiciandentist
    Biography

    Chris Ekiyor is a dental surgeon and the president emeritus of the Ijaw Youth Council. He is the founder of RAHI Medical Outreach, an NGO that meets the health needs of rural Africa with a focus on the Niger Delta region.

  5. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji

    Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1970-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    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 : Agricultural Research Agriculture
Centre : Energy and Power Systems Research Energy Engineering, Power Engineering
Institute : Erosion Studies Earth Sciences
School : Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Crop Production, Fishery, Forestry, Soil Science, Wildlife
School : Engineering and Engineering Technology Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Food Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Textile Technology
School : Environmental Technology Building Technologies, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning
School : Health Technology Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Optometry, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy, Public Health
School : Management Technology Finance, Information Management, Management, Marine Transport, Philosophy, Transport and Communications, Transport Management
School : Science Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Laboratory Techniques, Mathematics, Microbiology, 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 PMB 1526
Owerri, Imo State
Nigeria
City population 908,000

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