FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY ACT

An Act establishes federal universities of technology in Nigeria to provide education in applied sciences, engineering, and technology. It targets students, academic staff, and regulatory bodies to develop skilled manpower. This aims to support Nigeria's industrial growth.

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing federal universities of technology (FUTs) in Nigeria with a mandate to provide technological education, applied sciences, and engineering training to develop Nigeria's technical manpower.

Who Does It Target?

Students seeking technology and engineering education Academic and administrative staff of FUTs National Universities Commission (NUC) Federal Ministry of Education

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Provide specialised university-level education in technology, engineering, and applied sciences to produce the skilled manpower needed for Nigeria's industrialisation.

Key Features

Technology Focus: FUTs specialise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Research: Mandated to conduct applied research relevant to Nigeria's technological needs. Governance: Each FUT has a governing council, senate, and vice chancellor as provided in the Act. NUC Oversight: FUTs are subject to NUC accreditation and quality assurance.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active — FUTs in Minna, Akure, Owerri, Yola, Bauchi, and elsewhere fully operational Coverage: Nationwide STEM university education Beneficiaries: Technology students; industry; national development Funding: Federal Government subvention; IGR

How to Access

Apply through JAMB UTME for technology programmes Meet science subject O'Level requirements Register and pay fees upon admission Application method: Apply through JAMB at https://www.jamb.gov.ng

Official Resources

Website: https://www.nuc.edu.ng Contact: National Universities Commission (NUC)

Legal Framework

Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly as the Federal Universities of Technology Act (Cap F28 LFN 2004). Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment, Etc.) Act 2011. The NUC Minimum Academic Standards for technology programmes govern accreditation.