FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, IKOT-ABASI (FUTIA) SECURES NUC APPROVAL TO COMMENCE 12 NEW DEGREE PROGRAMMES 

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given approval for the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, to commence 12 additional Degree Programmes from the 2026/2027 academic session.

A statement signed by the University Registrar, Offiongita Nkang, on behalf of the institution, said the approval was conveyed in an NUC letter dated 11 September 2026, following a successful resource verification visit to the university.

The statement advised suitably qualified candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and wish to gain admission into FUTIA to visit the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) and change their course of choice to one of the approved programmes.

It added: “Candidates who did not choose FUTIA as their first-choice university but scored a minimum of 160 can also apply, provided they visit JAMB CAPS and change their first-choice institution to FUTIA.”

The 12 newly approved degree programmes are:

1. B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering

2. B.Eng. Computer Engineering

3. B.Eng. Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

4. B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering

5. B.Sc. Chemistry

6. B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry

7. B.Sc. Environmental Management Technology

8. B.Sc. Biotechnology

9. B.EHS. Environmental Health Science

10. B.HIM. Health Information Management

11. B.CHS. Community Health Science

12. B.Sc. Estate Management

The approval brings the number of NUC-approved programmes at FUTIA to Thirty-six (36), just four years after the university began its pioneer academic session in 2023/2024.

The additional programmes reflect the commitment of the pioneer management team and Governing Council towards expanding access to education and strengthening research, teaching, manpower development and community service through innovative academic programmes.

Meanwhile the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), wishes to inform all prospective students that screening for newly admitted candidates is ongoing at the University premises. Candidates who chose FUTIA as their first choice are advised to visit the JAMB portal to check their admission status. Those offered admission should accept the offer, print their JAMB admission letters, and proceed to the University for screening with their relevant documents. For emphasis, the physical screening is scheduled for Monday 12th to Friday, 23rd October 2026 at the Takeoff Campus of the University, Ikot Abasi by 8am daily.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Leo Daniel while expressing delight following the NUC approval pledged the university’s commitment towards creating more opportunities and expanding access for people in the host community, Akwa Ibom State, the South-South region, Nigeria and the world at large. He said FUTIA would continue to offer innovative programmes that aligned with the demands of education today and in the future.

Prof. Daniel, Nigeria’s first Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, also thanked the management team, Academic Board, Governing Council and other stakeholders for contributing to the NUC approval and supporting the specialised institution.

Congratulations to the University Community on this great achievement!