FUTMINNA Opens Admission for Six New Degree Programmes in 2026/2027

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The Federal University of Technology, Minna, FUTMINNA, has introduced six newly approved undergraduate degree programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session, giving prospective students additional options in emerging areas of science, technology, engineering and environmental studies. The programmes received approval from the National Universities Commission, NUC, following a resource assessment of the university’s academic and physical facilities. The new programmes are Artificial Intelligence, Intelligence and Security Studies, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Science, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Mining Engineering. FUTMINNA has subsequently included the programmes in its 2026/2027 admission screening information.

The six programmes cover different areas of study within FUTMINNA. Artificial Intelligence is offered under the School of Information and Communication Technology, while Intelligence and Security Studies is also listed under the university’s technology and computing-related academic structure. Nuclear Engineering and Mining Engineering fall under the School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering and Technology. Nuclear Science is under the School of Physical Sciences, while Water, Sanitation and Hygiene is listed under the School of Life Sciences. These programmes are now part of the university’s published 2026/2027 admission information, meaning candidates can check the applicable requirements when considering their course choices.

Admission requirements differ according to the programme. For Artificial Intelligence, FUTMINNA’s screening portal requires five relevant O’Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, plus one other approved subject. The UTME combination requires Mathematics and Physics as core subjects, with Biology and Chemistry listed as the other subjects. Intelligence and Security Studies requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one of Further Mathematics, Biology, Geography or Technical Drawing at O’Level, with Mathematics and Physics forming the core UTME subjects. Candidates should check the university’s current portal for the complete subject combinations before making any change to their course or institution.

For the engineering-related programmes, candidates need strong science and mathematics backgrounds. Nuclear Engineering requires O’Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other approved subject, while the UTME combination includes Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Mining Engineering carries the same core O’Level pattern and requires Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in UTME. For Nuclear Science, the university requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and an additional approved subject, with Physics and Mathematics as the core UTME subjects. Candidates should therefore make sure their JAMB subject combination matches the programme they intend to study before proceeding with admission processing.

The sixth programme, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, provides another option for candidates interested in environmental health, water systems and related scientific fields. FUTMINNA’s current screening information lists English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Geography among the required O’Level subjects. Biology and Chemistry are the core UTME subjects, while Physics and Mathematics are listed as the other required subjects. The university’s admission portal is the appropriate place for candidates to confirm the exact requirements and any changes made during the admission exercise.

Candidates seeking admission into FUTMINNA’s undergraduate programmes must meet the university’s general admission conditions in addition to the specific requirements for their chosen course. FUTMINNA states that undergraduate admission is through UTME or Direct Entry, and candidates for its screening exercise must have selected the university as their first choice. The university also generally requires at least five relevant O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings. Direct Entry applicants must also meet the applicable qualification requirements.

The introduction of these programmes does not mean that candidates can ignore the normal JAMB admission process. Prospective students must ensure that their JAMB records, O’Level results and selected programme meet FUTMINNA’s requirements. The university’s 2026/2027 Post-UTME portal specifically identifies the new programmes and provides their respective O’Level and UTME combinations. Candidates should use this information when completing the University Pre-Admission Screening Exercise and should avoid relying on older admission brochures that may not contain the newly approved courses.

For candidates who are interested in emerging technology and specialised scientific fields, the new programmes provide additional choices at FUTMINNA. Artificial Intelligence may appeal to students interested in intelligent computing systems, while Nuclear Engineering and Nuclear Science provide specialised pathways in nuclear-related scientific and engineering disciplines. Mining Engineering is focused on an important area of mineral resources and engineering, while Water, Sanitation and Hygiene addresses an area connected with water quality, sanitation and public health. Intelligence and Security Studies adds another specialised option to the university’s growing range of programmes.

Candidates should also understand that the approval of a new programme is different from simply seeing a course mentioned in an unofficial admission article. In this case, FUTMINNA’s own 2026/2027 screening portal currently lists the six programmes and provides their admission requirements. This makes the university’s portal the strongest source for candidates checking whether a programme is available for the current admission exercise. Candidates should continue to monitor FUTMINNA’s official announcements for any subsequent changes to screening, admission, registration or programme requirements.

The six newly approved programmes are therefore available as part of FUTMINNA’s 2026/2027 undergraduate admission exercise, subject to the university’s admission requirements and available spaces. Candidates interested in any of them should first confirm their eligibility, UTME subjects and O’Level requirements before completing the admission process. Most importantly, applicants should note that the correct number is six new programmes, not three. This correction is important for candidates searching for FUTMINNA’s latest admission opportunities because the university’s current official screening portal clearly lists all six newly added programmes.

The Six Newly Approved FUTMINNA Programmes for 2026/2027: