Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology at Federal University of Technology - Minna (FUTMINNA)

• Food Science and Technology

General Admission Requirements

A candidate applying for Postgraduate Studies in the Federal University of Technology, Minna must have obtained five (5) Credits in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and GCE (‘O’ Level) or their equivalents including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. No admission shall be made on the basis of any awaiting ‘O’ Level result and no exemption is made for admission into any programme.

i) A Third Class Honours Degree in relevant fields may be considered. Though this is not applicable to the Engineering schools (SEET and SIPET).

ii) Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Lower Credit, Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Lower Credit in relevant field with, at least a minimum of Lower Credit and one year graduation experience may be considered.

Additional Requirements

(i) Five O’Level credits (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) in English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science, Chemistry and Physics at not more than two sittings.

(ii) PGD (Upper Credit or Distinction) in Food Science and Technology.

(iii) First degree (B.Sc/BTech) in Food Science and Technology or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Agricultural Engineering and related disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.

(iv) Candidates whose first degree is not Food Science and Technology are required to audit some Postgraduate Diploma Courses in the Department.

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course. 

Please note that any candidate with PASS grade at either Ordinary National Diploma or Higher National Diploma does not qualify for admission.

Postgraduate Application

• Go to the online application website
• Click on the button with ‘START APPLICATION BUTTON’.
• Login and start application page appears.
• Click Start Application Link (blinking) at the top of the page.
• Enter surname, first name, other names, valid email address and highest qualification obtained.
• Make sure you enter all information correctly, because your email address will be used to send Application Number.
• Select the last option “PROGRAMME APPLICATION TITLE” from the list. This option determines the programmes available for registration.
• Click the “Submit Application” button
• After clicking on the button, you are return to login page with NEW APPLICATION NUMBER to complete the online application.
• [Optional] Candidate can also sign-in into their email account and continue using the link provided to continue registration.
• Important Note: Candidate should also check their SPAM folder in case mail is not found in the mail “inbox”
• Once you login successfully complete the remaining part of the registration as follows:
  • Fill out your data
  • O-level results one or combination of two sittings.
  • Upload all credential (Recommended size: Width:500px/Height:680px)
  • Upload Thesis (Ph.d Candidates only)
  • Upload Passport (Recommended size: Width:150px/Height:170px)

Use Corel Draw or Paint for adjustment or resizing your relevant documents. Scanned copy of all relevant credentials must be in JPG format

• You can make modifications at this stage as much as you like before payment. Note you can save and continue later or click on final submission preview.
• Click Referee Link on right pane of the page to add/send referee request.
• Enter referee valid email and click the send button. You have upto three(3) request to make and must not be the same referee.
• Note: Candidates are advice to monitor their referee request until all requests status are cleared. But you can still proceed to payment and submit final registration.

Payment Procedure

• Click Open payment button
• After clicking on the button, you proceed to payment gateway. A payment information page will be generated for you to confirm your previous data entered.
• Payment FUT Minna College is done through Debit Card (MasterCard,Verve & VISA Card )
• Enter ATM Debit card details (Card number, expiry date, CVV2 i.e. the 3 digits behind your card, and pin number)
• This automatically debits  N15,000 application fees and N250 for bank commission)
• You can also generate RRR payment slip from portal and visit any bank branch to make payment through REMITA platform. After payment at the bank return to your portal to continue your registration.
• Make printout of the registration form and payment for VERIFICATION

ENQUIRY NUMBERS: 07037239989, 07067477554, 0806223905.

Payment/Technical Complaints: 08168189680.

(CALL BETWEEN 8AM-4PM WEEKDAYS ONLY)

Visit the University website or contact the admissions department for more details on how to apply. In case of any questions/enquiries contact us using the details below:

+ 234(0) 703 586 2582

+ 234(0) 703 586 2582

 registrar@futminna.edu.ng