FUTO JUPEB Admission 2026/2027: Requirements and How to Apply

FUTO JUPEB admission for 2026/2027

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has announced admission into its 2026/2027 Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Foundation School Programme. The one-year programme prepares candidates for Direct Entry admission into FUTO and other Nigerian and foreign institutions.

Official source: FUTO's 2026/2027 JUPEB admission notice.

Eligibility requirements

• Five O'Level credit passes in SSCE, NECO, or NABTEB, in no more than two sittings.
• The required subjects include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and other subjects relevant to the intended course.
• MBBS applicants need five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology in one sitting.
• Awaiting results are not accepted.

JUPEB subject combinations

• BCP: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• CMP: Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

FUTO lists BCP for Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Basic Medical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Health Technology, and Medicine. It lists CMP for Engineering and Engineering Technology, Electrical Systems Engineering/Technology, Environmental Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Logistics and Innovation Technology, and Physical Sciences.

How to apply

1. Visit FUTO's website.
2. Open Prospective Students, then select JUPEB Application.
3. Follow the application instructions carefully and select the correct subject combination.
4. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦25,000 through Remita.

Applicants should ensure that their name matches their NIN slip. Candidates are also required to register for 2027 JAMB Direct Entry at the appropriate time.

Key dates and enquiries

• Lectures begin: September 21, 2026.
• Admission status: Check the FUTO website two weeks after completing the online application.
• JUPEB desk officers: 07037649227 or 07034517474.

Always rely on FUTO's official notice for any later changes.