The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna), sits in Niger State and ranks among Nigeria’s three specialised federal universities of technology. Its School of Postgraduate Studies runs Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s (MTech/MEng/MSc), MPhil/PhD, and PhD programmes across several Schools and Centres, all built around engineering, environmental studies, agriculture, science, and technology-driven fields. This article lists the postgraduate programmes FUTMinna offers for the 2026/2027 academic session and breaks down the fees candidates should budget for at each level.
Postgraduate Degree Levels FUTMinna Offers
FUTMinna’s School of Postgraduate Studies runs four categories of postgraduate qualification:
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): A conversion or foundation qualification for graduates whose first degree does not directly match the postgraduate area they want to move into, or for HND holders seeking a pathway into Master’s study.
- Master’s Degree (MTech, MEng, MSc, or Professional Master’s): A research-and-coursework qualification lasting a minimum of three semesters for full-time students. FUTMinna does not run part-time Master’s programmes.
- MPhil/PhD: A combined track for candidates who hold a Master’s degree but do not yet meet the CGPA threshold required for direct PhD entry.
- PhD: A full doctoral research programme open to candidates with a Master’s degree from FUTMinna or another university recognised by the Senate.
Schools and Centres Running Postgraduate Programmes
FUTMinna organises its postgraduate offerings under distinct Schools and specialised Centres rather than a single postgraduate faculty. Each unit runs its own set of PGD, Master’s, and PhD programmes tied to its area of specialisation.
| School / Centre | Typical Programme Focus |
|---|---|
| School of Engineering and Engineering Technology | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Chemical, Agricultural and Bioresources, Computer, Telecommunication Engineering |
| School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering and Technology | Process and infrastructure-related engineering specialisations |
| School of Environmental Technology | Architecture, Building, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning, Geoinformatics and Surveying |
| School of Physical Sciences | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Geography |
| School of Life Sciences | Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Science, Animal Biology |
| School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology | Agricultural Economics and Extension, Crop Production, Animal Production, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering |
| School of Information and Communication Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Telecommunications |
| School of Entrepreneurship and Management Technology | Business Management Technology, Project Management, Transport Management, Entrepreneurship |
| School of Science and Technology Education | Industrial and Technology Education, Science Education |
| Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development | Sustainable Urban Development, Urban Ecology, Public-Private Partnership in Urban Environment |
| Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies | Disaster Risk Management and related development studies |
Within these Schools and Centres, individual departments run their own specific PGD, Master’s, and PhD titles. For example, the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Technology runs a Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics and a separate one in Extension and Rural Sociology, while the Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development runs distinct PGD tracks in Housing Studies and in Urban and Regional Planning. A candidate should check the specific department page for the exact programme title before applying, since FUTMinna structures its postgraduate catalogue at the departmental level rather than as one uniform list per School.
General Admission Requirements
Requirements differ slightly by department, but the following conditions apply broadly across FUTMinna’s postgraduate programmes:
- PGD candidates generally need a first degree or HND (minimum of Lower Credit) in a related discipline, plus five O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics.
- Master’s candidates need a Bachelor’s degree, typically not below Second Class Lower Division, in a relevant field. Some departments accept a Postgraduate Diploma at Upper Credit as an alternative entry route.
- PhD candidates need a Master’s degree from FUTMinna or another Senate-recognised university, with a weighted average score of at least 60 percent, a “B” grade, or a CGPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 in the Master’s programme.
- MPhil/PhD candidates who do not meet the 3.50 CGPA threshold for direct PhD entry but meet a 2.50 CGPA benchmark may be considered for the combined MPhil/PhD track instead.
- Departments may prescribe additional foundation courses for candidates whose first-degree background is considered weak for their chosen specialisation.
- Some departments require candidates to sit a qualifying examination before admission is confirmed.
- Candidates holding only a Pass grade at first-degree, PGD, HND, or OND level generally do not qualify for postgraduate admission at FUTMinna.
FUTMinna Postgraduate Application Process and Fee
Applying to FUTMinna’s postgraduate programmes follows an online process through the university’s postgraduate admission portal:
- Visit the FUTMinna postgraduate application portal and create an applicant profile.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee, which currently stands at ₦15,000 plus a ₦250 Remita processing charge, making a total of ₦15,250, payable online via Remita using a MasterCard or Verve card.
- Complete the online application form and upload certificates in their original, coloured form.
- Submit the details of at least two referees, who complete their reports online before the closing date.
- PhD applicants additionally upload a research proposal aligned with their intended area of study.
- Arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly to the Secretary, Postgraduate School, FUTMinna, Niger State, or emailed to the postgraduate school’s official transcript address.
- Where a qualifying examination applies to a department, pay the associated exam fee, typically around ₦2,000, and sit the exam as scheduled.
Once an applicant receives provisional admission, they must complete registration formalities, including screening and payment of the acceptance fee, within the deadline stated on the admission letter, or risk losing the offer.
FUTMinna Postgraduate School Fees for 2026/2027
FUTMinna’s postgraduate tuition is charged per semester rather than as a single annual lump sum, and the amount depends on the specific programme and School. As a general guide for the 2026/2027 session, postgraduate tuition for fresh students falls within the following range.
| Fee Item | Approximate Amount (₦) |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate acceptance fee (non-refundable, fresh students) | 25,000 |
| Tuition per semester (fresh PGD/Master’s students) | 80,000 – 150,000 |
| Tuition per semester (returning students) | Lower than the fresh-student rate, varying by department |
| Application form fee | 15,250 (inclusive of Remita charge) |
| Qualifying examination fee (where applicable) | 2,000 |
| Field trip fee (general departments) | 5,000 |
| Field trip fee (Geology, Biological Sciences, Surveying and Geoinformatics, WAFT students) | 10,000 |
| Convocation fee (M.Eng./M.Tech/PGD) | 5,000 |
| ID card replacement | 2,000 |
| Academic gown purchase for PhD graduates | 30,000 |
Since a Master’s programme runs a minimum of three semesters full-time, a candidate should budget for at least three semesters of tuition across the full duration of the programme, in addition to departmental dues, utility charges, and any laboratory or field-based costs specific to their area of study. Total tuition across a standard Master’s programme, excluding accommodation and living costs, commonly falls somewhere around ₦250,000 to ₦450,000, depending on the department and the number of semesters required to complete coursework and thesis defence.
Additional Costs Postgraduate Students Should Plan For
Beyond tuition and the fees listed above, postgraduate students at FUTMinna typically account for the following:
- Accommodation: On-campus postgraduate hostel space is limited, and students who secure a bed space pay a separate hostel fee. Many postgraduate students opt for off-campus housing around Gidan Kwano or Bosso, sometimes sharing costs with coursemates to reduce individual expenses.
- Departmental dues and utility fees: Charged in addition to tuition and vary by department.
- Laboratory, studio, or field costs: Programmes with heavy practical or fieldwork components, such as Geology, Surveying and Geoinformatics, or Biological Sciences, carry higher incidental costs tied to equipment, samples, and site visits.
- Thesis and defence-related costs: Binding, printing, and administrative charges tied to the final thesis submission and defence stage of Master’s and PhD programmes.
Does FUTMinna Offer Postgraduate Programmes in Medicine or Nursing?
No. FUTMinna is a specialised university of technology with no Faculty of Clinical Sciences and no teaching hospital, so it does not run postgraduate or undergraduate programmes in Medicine, Nursing, or Pharmacy. Its postgraduate strength lies in engineering, environmental technology, agriculture, physical and life sciences, and technology-focused management and education fields. Candidates interested in a health-related postgraduate qualification at FUTMinna can look toward departments in the School of Life Sciences, such as Biochemistry or Microbiology, though these remain science-based research degrees rather than clinical qualifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Master’s programme take at FUTMinna?
A Master’s programme runs a minimum of three semesters for full-time students. FUTMinna does not offer part-time Master’s degrees.
What is the FUTMinna postgraduate application fee for 2026/2027?
The application fee is ₦15,000, plus a ₦250 Remita charge, bringing the total to ₦15,250.
Can a Third Class degree holder apply for a Master’s programme at FUTMinna?
Some departments accept a Third Class degree combined with a Postgraduate Diploma at a minimum of Lower Credit, but requirements vary by department, so a candidate should confirm with the specific School or department.
Does FUTMinna offer postgraduate programmes in Medicine or Nursing?
No. FUTMinna does not run any Medicine, Nursing, or Pharmacy programme at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
How much should a fresh postgraduate student budget for the first semester?
A fresh PGD or Master’s student should budget roughly ₦80,000 to ₦150,000 for first-semester tuition, plus the ₦25,000 acceptance fee and other departmental charges.