FUTO cut-off mark for all courses in the 2026/2027 admission exercise

FUTO cut-off mark for all courses in the 2026/2027 admission exercise

Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is one of the best Nigerian federal universities. It was founded in 1980, and its main campus is located in Owerri West, Imo State. The FUTO cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic year has not yet been announced. Besides the main campus, the university has three other campuses: Ihiagwa, Umuna, and Nekede.

Federal University of Technology Owerri Logo (L). FUTO university students standing in the university building (R)
FUTO is a prestigious federal government university renowned for its science, technology, and enterprise academic programs. Photo: @futo_owerri on Instagram (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • FUTO is a world-class university that nurtures students to excel in science, technology, and enterprise.
  • The learning institution offers a range of marketable graduate and undergraduate courses for Nigerian and international students.
  • FUTO has a student population of over 25,000 and a faculty of over 50 professors.
  • Different courses have different cut-off marks, but the minimum for the 2025/26 year was 150.

What is the FUTO cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic year?

For the 2026/2027 academic session, FUTO is yet to announce their cut-off mark, so be sure to stay tuned to their official channels. However, highly competitive departments like Engineering, Health Sciences, and Computer Science typically require much higher scores (often above 200) for admission. Here are the FUTO school fees and cut-off marks.

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FUTO courses and cut-off marks for various courses

The federal institution offers competitive courses for potential students, from arts and statistics to sciences. The FUTO cut-off mark for all courses in 2025/2026 was 150, so the cut-off mark for 2026/2027 is expected to be somewhere around that region.

What is the FUTO cut-off mark for Computer Science?

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FUTO offers competitive programs for students looking to join the university. Photo: pexels.com, @godisablejacob
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FUTO offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science. The cut-off mark for computer science 2025/2026 was 170. Students hoping to pursue Computer Science in FUTO for the 2026/2027 academic year must aim for a cut-off point of 170 or higher. They should also have at least five credit passes in O-level results, including mathematics and English.

What is the FUTO cut-off mark for Medical Laboratory Science?

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri, does not offer Medical Laboratory Science. However, the institution offers a similar course called Science Laboratory Technology. The departmental cut-off for Science Laboratory Technology at FUTO is 170 in 2025/2026. The cut-off point for 2026/2027 will likely be more or less the same.

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What is the FUTO cut-off mark for engineering?

The Federal government-owned university offers different engineering courses with varying cut-off marks. Here is a breakdown of the engineering courses and their cut-off points in 2025/2026.

  • Material & Met, Polymer & Textile, and Agricultural Engineering cut-off point is 150.
  • Electrical, Petroleum, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering cut-off points are 170.

What is the FUTO cut-off mark for medicine and surgery?

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Understanding the cut-off marks for different programs at FUTO allows you to make an informed decision. Photo: pexels.com, @rethaferguson
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If you want to join FUTO to pursue medicine and surgery, you must attain 220 points or more. Candidates must also have at least five O-Level credit passes in mathematics, English, biology, physics, and chemistry.

What is the cut-off mark for radiography in FUTO?

The FUTO cut-off mark for radiography is 170. Medical sciences typically demand competitive cut-off marks above the minimum.

What is the FUTO cut-off mark for Nursing?

FUTO currently does not offer Nursing Science.

Engineering graduates
Engineering graduates. Photo: Khalifa Yahaya
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How much are FUTO school fees?

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FUTO school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session generally range between ₦100,000 and ₦200,000. However, school fees for certain courses like medicine and surgery could be well over ₦500,000.

FUTO's latest news on admission

FUTO has released its admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session, including Merit and Supplementary (Batches A-D) lists. The screening process requires a minimum UTME score of 150. Candidates admitted into programs different from their JAMB CAPS must update their status via the JAMB CAPS portal.

Does FUTO offer radiography?

The Department of Radiography at FUTO is one of the departments under the School of Health Technology (SOHT). It provides training in radiographic techniques, including imaging services for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Which courses in FUTO are available for supplementary admission?

The courses available for supplementary admission vary depending on the academic year and the rates of admission. The learning institution regularly publishes the courses available for supplementary admission on its official website. So be sure to check their website to download the FUTO cut-off mark for all courses available for supplementary admission in the 2026/2027 academic year PDF.

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Where can I access the FUTO course outline?

You can access FUTO course outlines primarily through the official university website's department pages, such as the Department of Physics or Project Management Technology pages.

What are the art courses offered at FUTO?

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) is a specialised technology institution, focusing primarily on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields rather than traditional arts and humanities. As such, FUTO does not offer traditional art degree courses, such as Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Fine Art studies.

Can I study computer science with 150 in FUTO?

The minimum cut-off mark for computer science at FUTO was 170 in 2025/2026.

What are the departmental courses at FUTO?

To check the various departmental courses at FUTO, you need to visit the school pages on the official website and click on the various departments under the school.

Does FUTO offer history and international relations?

No, FUTO does not offer history and International relations.

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The FUTO cut-off mark for 2026/2027 is yet to be announced. However, it is expected that it will be around the same figure as the 2025/2026 cut-off. The university offers various courses, each with its own minimum entry points. Considering the above cut-off points for different courses, if you want to join the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

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