PhD in Geography at Federal University of Technology - Minna (FUTMINNA)

• Geography

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. Candidates for admission for any of PhD Programme shall be Master Degree graduates of the Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other University recognized by the Senate or holders of equivalent qualifications acceptable to the University Senate.

ii. A Master Degree holder applying for PhD Programme of the University must have maintained a weighted score average of 60% or a ‘B’ grade or a CGPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 in overall performance in the Master Degree programme.

iii. Appropriate courses may be prescribed for candidates whose background is considered weak for the areas of specialization. This is done at the discretion of the School/Department within the approved general regulations/guidelines of the Postgraduate School.

Additional Requirements

• Five (5) O’level credits in English, Mathematics, Geography and any other 2 from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Agric. Science) and Economics are required in at most 2 sittings.
• The PhD candidates shall be expected to already have a Master degree from FUT, Minna, or any reputable university in the field of Geography, environmental or any relevant science programme, with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or overall grade of ‘B’ or 60% weighted average.

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. 

Areas of Specialization:

i) Geography
ii) Applied Meteorology
iii) Environmental Management
iv) Applied Remote Sensing

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